Photo by: Mary Adelaide Brakenridge/PSdressage.com.
The Weekend Educational Program is only weeks away. Here are the details:
January 31 – February 1, 2015
Nonnewaug High School, Woodbury, CT
For Riders of All Disciplines and Levels, Instructors, and Parents.
www.dressage4kids.org
Designed for riders of all ages, disciplines, and levels; parents; and trainers, the Weekend Educational Program seeks to include everyone from the horse community, and the two-day event provides great networking opportunities with fellow riders and trainers from multiple disciplines.
This year Dressage4Kids welcomes international dressage competitor Laura Graves as a keynote speaker. At the recent World Equestrian Games, Laura finished 5th in the Grand Prix Musical Freestyle and was the highest placed member of the US Dressage Team. She has brought her outstanding horse, Verdades, from a youngster to competing at Grand Prix. We are so pleased that she can come to talk to us given her busy schedule.
We also welcome inspirational speaker and mountain climber, Donna Decker, who has climbed the highest mountains on all seven continents and completed a successful summit of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, in 2012. We all learn so much from a successful person in any field, and look forward to hearing from Donna.
Online registration for the Weekend Educational Program is now available:
Discounted rates are available only until January 17th, 2015. Register now to take advantage of the discount!
The tentative schedule is also now available online:
— Tentative Schedule for Saturday
— Tentative Schedule for Sunday
Please note that Dressage4Kids, Inc. reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or schedule as necessary.
For more information regarding the Weekend Educational Program, please go to www.dressage4kids.org or contact Susan Sieber, Event Coordinator, at ssieber@interstatelumber.com or at (203) 223-4261.
Also of note regarding the 2015 Youth Dressage Festival Required Reading:
Knight Equestrian Books is honoring gift certificates and the Dressage4Kids discount rate, but is no longer accepting online orders. Please contact Janet Blevins at (207) 882-5495 to place your order for the Required Reading Books.
Dressage4Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated for the express purpose of providing educational and competitive opportunities for youth riders and the adults who support them.
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To see videos of last year’s (2014) programs, CLICK THIS LINK <<<.
The 2015 WEP speakers roster includes:
Carole Baker, BHSI Teacher, Dir. Emeritus Equine Program at Post University
Andrea Beukema
Joy Black
Denise Branecky, Vet Student
Sarah Bronson, Executive Director of Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center
Liz Caron
Beth Clarke, JD and owner of the Equine Business Institute
Donna Cloutier, Photographer
Sydney Collier, Para Dressage rider and competitor at the 2014 World Equestrian Games
David Collins, Dressage trainer and author of Dressage Masters
Dr. Emily Dean, DVM
Donna Decker, Mountain climber who has summited Mt. Everest
Robyn Dolby, Artist
Dr. Matt Eliott, DVM and author of Stallside
Deb Fabiani, owner of Arbitrage Tack
Fern Feldman
Margaret Freeman, USEF “S” Judge
Laura Graves, competitor at the 2014 World Equestrian Games
Lendon Gray, Two-time Olympian
Rachel Greene-Lowell, Eventing Trainer
Ann Guptill, USDF Certified Instructor
Vicki Hammers-O’Neil, USDF Certified Instructor
Steve Kraus, BS, CJF, Head of Farrier Services at Cornell University
Robin Levine, Fitness Instructor
Brian Lomax, founder of PerformanceXtra™ and Mental Toughness coach
Sandra Mendelson, Certified Equine Photopuncture Therapist and Holistic Health Coach
Maureen Pach, BHSAI Certified Instructor and USPC National Examiner
Ron Postleb
Michele Rosa
Carla Sharp
Kristen Soto, Equestrian Vaulting Instructor
Bonnie Stetson, owner of Centaured Massage and massage therapist
Brian Stuart, Equine Dentist
Ayden Uhlir
Jamison Wallace, Centered Riding Instructor
Liz Webb, Horse Management Faculty
Kate Wilson, owner of Dutchess Bridle & Saddle
And many other distinguished guests.
Dressage4Kids, Inc. reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or schedule as necessary.
Have a safe New Year!
Lendon Gray
LendonGray@Gmail.com
914.234.4158