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Viewing Event: Hunter Derby Clinic with Ian McCartney |
Date: Saturday May 4, 2013
Organization: Virginia Region Pony Clubs
Where: Herndon, VA
Email: virginiaregionpc(at)gmail.com
Website: http://www.vrponyclub.org
Have you been interested in the New USHJA International Hunter Derby? Join us at Frying Pan Park in Herndon, VA to learn about it and give it a try. We have a seasoned professional lined up to introduce you to the event and help you get through a course on Saturday. Come back Sunday and try your hand in the competition at our VHSA Hunter Derby Show. Cash Jackpot offered for the Derby Stakes Championship class at the show!
Our clinician, Ian McCartney is the Director of Equestrian Programs at The Madeira School in McLean, Va. Before taking his position at Madeira, he spent 3 years as an instructor for the IHSA team at Sweet Briar College. Under his instruction his students won multiple regional and zone championships as well as ribbons at National Championships. Before moving to Virginia, Mr. McCartney spent 12 years as a professional trainer in the Hudson Valley, NY area. He focused on providing top quality horse care, training and instruction. His students won championships at USEF A rated shows including Old Salem, Ox Ridge, Fairfield and HITS. Mr. McCartney will introduce clinic participants to the Hunter Derby and help them get through a Derby course. The same course will be used for the clinic as for the show.
Clinic Information & Rules:
• Riders must be 25 or younger and do not need to be Pony Club members.
• 4 sessions with two skill levels offered: Jumping 2’ or jumping 2’6”.
• Participants must be able to safely jump a standard hunter course of 6-8 jumps at either 2’ or 2’6.
• Each session is 1½ hours. Clinic fee is $45/participant. Spots will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis upon receipt of fee. Visit
vrponyclub.org to register.
• Closing Date for registration is April 28.
• Stalls available $30 per night.
Directions
FRYING PAN FARM PARK
2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171
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