Mark your calendars! Here’s our 2018 ADS Schooling Show schedule… April 15 – Diamond TR – Judge: Susanne Lauda June 2- 3 – Ride-a-Test Clinic – more info to come! July 29 – Diamond TR – Judge: Barbara Lewis August – Rain date September 16 – G&H Equestrian – Judge: Amanda Bailey October 14 – Lucky Acres – Judge: Sherry Guess November 4 – G&H Equestrian – Judge: Gabrielle...
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Diamond TR Ranch is hosting a “Ride-a-test” day on March 26th. Each rider selects a test to ride which will be judged by Carole Smith. She will then do a mini-clinic with each rider to help them improve the test score. Each rider will have about 30 minutes of judging/instruction. The fee is $30/ride. There are a few slots still available, so let Theresa Vogelpohl know if interested. Contact her at 504-681-7767. Riders who have participated in this type of clinic have found them fun and very helpful in getting ready for the show...
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Have you ever heard or wondered about clicker training for horses? If so, this may be your chance to check it out. Let your horse discover that training with you is much more fun than being in the pasture with his buddies. Clicker training is communication between horse and rider/handler. Discover the “science behind behavior change and training.” Help your horse develop physical and emotional balance for performance, overcome fear and reactivity. Build a cooperative relationship with your horse. Explore “positive reinforcement”, the “next level” in horsemanship. This is an introductory clinic and demonstration in Central Arkansas. The clinic will be taught by Cindy Martin, Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy, and a coach for Alexandra Kurland’s online course in Clicker Training for horses. Cindy will be in Sherwood, AR on March...
read moreSymposium with Melonie Kessler “On the levels: what you need and what you need to move up.” Offered by Arkansas Dressage Society The date is set for December 2 and 3, 2017 Anyone wishing to be a Demo rider, please contact Patty Hale for all information at 501.733.5947 or [email protected] Bio Melonie Kessler is a dressage trainer, clinician, competitor and USEF “S” judge. She has trained and shown horses through Grand Prix earning her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medals. She has also coached and trained clients to earn their medals thru the Gold. Melonie has qualified horses at all levels for regional or national Championships, including Grand Prix. She graduated from Pleasant Hollow Farms’ Horse Career School in Pennsylvania with a diploma in riding, teaching, training, and stable management and has over...
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**Our annual awards banquet will be held on January 21, 2017 at the Benton Convention Center** Make your reservations now to celebrate the 2016 show season with your ADS friends! Register through PayPal (yellow button to the right) or mail in a check with the attached form. Tickets are $30 per person if you register by Jan. 18th or $40 at the...
read moreBelow are the ride times for the G&H Equestrian Center Farm Show to be held this Sunday, November 2, 2014. There will be chicken salad sandwiches, chips, drinks, hot chocolate, and more! There will also be a professional photographer present taking photos of all riders with their horse and copies are free to riders! We hope to see you there! It will be a great day! Click here!...
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