Clinics
GVDS promotes continual-learning opportunities through its sponsored clinics and by helping to promote clinics put on by its members. These clinics offer a wide variety of opportunities be it through mounted lessons, lunging lessons, or dismounted body-work sessions. Throughout the year, you can find clinics that offer new perspectives and information that will help both you and your horse advance in your journey together.
2024 GVDS-SPONSORED CLINICS
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Is Your Horse Getting The Best Hoof Care Possible? Are You Communicating Clearly With Your Farrier?
Even if the answer is yes to both questions, be sure to check out the upcoming program with AFA Journeyman Farrier, Bill Heflin. With nearly 40 years of farrier experience, there is probably little Bill has not experienced. This FREE clinic on Saturday, September 28 will have plenty of opportunities for dialogue and questions. Bill will be using a variety of horses to illustrate and demonstrate various hoof shapes and sizes, different barefoot and shoeing solutions, and equally as important, how to speak with your farrier to get the appropriate outcome for your horse.
The clinic is open to GVDS members and non-members. Spread the word, bring a friend, but be sure to register!
Location: Roy Yates Horse Training
2033 J Rd. Fruita, Colorado
WHY ATTEND A CLINIC?
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Grow your dressage knowledge and skills- clinics are a fabulous opportunity to fill in gaps in your current riding and training practices.
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Test your horse in a new environment – Dressage clinics can be a great first step to showing. They provide an opportunity to get off-property and test your horse in an unfamiliar environment. This way you can test both your horse’s nerves and your own, before putting the time, effort, and energy—not to mention money— into attending a show.
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Network with other riders and trainers – attending a dressage clinic can be a way to meet new riders from all over the area. It can also be a great bonding experience if you go with another rider from your barn or training program!
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From 14 Practical Tips to Elevate your Dressage Clinic Experience by Jane Banta
2024 MEMBER-SPONSORED CLINICS
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