Lauren Sprieser Clinic

May 13, 2021

Lauren Sprieser Clinic

*This clinic is now FULL! If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please click the link below: CLINIC SCHEDULE Auditors are welcome to attend the clinic! Fees: FREE for ADS members $15 for non-members and can register below. ************** ADS is excited to announce the Lauren Sprieser Clinic! December 4-5, 2021 Lauren is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist, and a High Performance Grand Prix rider and trainer. A veteran of the High Performance Youth Programs, she has consistently produced horses from green to FEI, including five to Grand Prix. Her students compete with success from the grassroots to the international levels in several disciplines, on a wide range of horse types. Her students have contested in the USDF National Championships, the NAYC and the Kentucky 5*. Lauren is...

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Understanding Animal Behavior Seminar with Cindy Martin...

Dec 1, 2018

ADS is happy to present Understanding Animal Behavior Seminar with Cindy Martin.  This is a full-day seminar with instructor-led discussion, videos and info-graphics.  ADS is offering this seminar free to junior members and $50.00 for adult members.  The seminar will be held on January 12, 2019 at G&H Equestrian.  The registration form is below. In this seminar, presentations will focus on: • The three levels of analyzing animal behavior: medical, ethological and behavioral. • Understanding the Science behind training, behavior change and how animals learn: Operant and Respondent Learning, including Positive and Negative how to use each in a balanced manner to achieve desired results in training, husbandry and healthcare. • How animals learn, and how you can adapt their behavior to optimize the well-being of the animal. • How to set up optimal...

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Register for the Ride-A-Test Clinic with Joan Darnell...

Oct 31, 2018

Register for the Ride-A-Test Clinic with Joan Darnell

ADS is very excited to offer this Ride-A-Test Clinic with Joan Darnell! This clinic will give riders an opportunity to practice the test(s) of their choice from Intro through Grand Prix, including US Eventing tests. Riders warm up as they would at a show, ride the test for Joan, and then have a mini-lesson to improve elements from the test before riding it again. Both attempts are scored and riders will receive both test sheets after their ride. This clinic is currently open to adult amateur and open riders only.  Presented on January 27,2019. Must be a current USDF Member to attend as a rider. Ride-A-Test Clinic: $90.00 per ride Auditors for the Ride-A-Test Clinic: Free ADS membership is $48.00 for an individual. Family plans are available. USDF membership includes Group, Participating, and Education...

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Register for the Musical Freestyle Seminar with Joan Darnell...

Oct 31, 2018

Register for the Musical Freestyle Seminar with Joan Darnell

ADS is very excited to offer this Musical Freestyle Seminar with Joan Darnell – USDF Continuing Education in Judging Musical Freestyles! Joan will present information surrounding musical freestyles in a classroom setting. This seminar’s curriculum and format is provided by USDF. Topics include music, choreography and judging. It provides a detailed judging criteria and is methodically helpful for judges, riders, and trainers to know how final scores are obtained. Joan Darnell is an excellent speaker and presents the material from a judge’s point of view.  This program counts for USDF L Graduate continuing education. USEF Licensed Dressage Judges who attend this program will be eligible for the USEF Freestyle designation. Presented on January 26, 2019. Must be a current USDF Member to attend as an auditor. Auditors for the Freestyle Seminar: $50.00 per person...

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Musical Freestyle Seminar and Ride-A-Test Clinic with Joan Darnell...

Oct 31, 2018

Musical Freestyle Seminar and Ride-A-Test Clinic with Joan Darnell

ADS is beyond excited to announce we are hosting a Musical Freestyle Seminar and Ride-A-Test Clinic with Joan Darnell!  It will be held on January 26-27, 2019.  The Musical Freestyle Seminar will be at The Bookstore at Library Square and the Ride-A-Test Clinic will be at Diamond TR.  You must be a USDF member to attend this event (this includes being an ADS member – so join today)!  Please view the flyer below for more details regarding this event. Special thanks to the below grants for helping ADS to bring these events: *Grants for this USDF Program are funded by The Dressage Foundation’s Edgar Hotz Judges’ Fund. *Grants for the Ride-A-Test Clinic are funded by the USDF National Education Initiative. Download the flyer here: JoanDarnellClinic2019ADS Download the Musical Freestyle Seminar Registration form here:  JoanDarnell_Freestyle_Seminar_Registration...

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Event: ADS Awards Banquet & Silent Auction...

Feb 22, 2018

Event: ADS Awards Banquet & Silent Auction

The annual ADS Year-End Awards Banquet is coming up! It will be held on Saturday, March 31, at 6:30pm at the Embassy Suites. Banquet tickets can be purchased via the mail-in form below or by PayPal through www.arkansasdressage.org. They are $35 each and must be purchased ahead of time as we have to provide a head count for the dinner.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Dinner will be catered, and there will be a beer and wine cash bar. And don’t forget about the silent auction (my favorite part)! If you have items to donate, please contact Joanne Homeyer at 501-580-9511. Last, but not least, don’t forget to renew your ADS membership for 2018!  You must be a current member to vote in the business meeting at the banquet. Please visit the website...

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