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Obstacle and
Sensory Clinic - Mounted Police Style
WHAT
IS THE
OBSTACLE CLINIC? Learn mounted police training techniques
that
encourage partnership and communication to achieve exceptional
trust.
Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police
Mounted
Certified. Riders
will work with their
mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations using proven police
horse
techniques. Learn
how to develop a
partnership with your horse mounted police style! See the upcoming 2010 schedule, flyers, and registration info at the end of this page! WHAT
MAKES THIS OBSTACLE CLINIC SPECIAL? Come see how a police
horse stands still while a gun is fired, how he
walks
calmly over the plastic tarp with the sprinkler running, how he stands
quietly
while a flare is lit, or willingly pushes past the barrel blockade. A demonstration through a
series of difficult
obstacles showing complete control will start this clinic off to
exhibit the ultimate
trust that can be achieved. Riders
will be
instructed using formation riding and police horse training techniques
to gain
confidence and trust while attempting obstacles appropriate for their
level.
Retired with
over 12 years in the mounted
police, Joann and her horse ‘Dillon’ earned multiple North American and
New
York State Obstacle Grand Championships. She
has trained with numerous NYS Police
units as well as the Toronto Police Services.
By using these unique techniques, the rider
will develop a stronger partnership
and better communication toward achieving a higher level of
trust.
Feedback from previous clinic
participants included "I liked best seeing
the improvement in the horses in just a short time!”, “Loved watching
the
horses calm down and have fun!”, “Awesome – very well done!”, “Great
experience
– I liked the variety of obstacles!”, “Very well organized”, “Gentle
Dove Farm
offered a new approach for me to train my horses! Very informative!”,
and “How
do you spell phenomenal?!”
Whether
you ride Trail Trial, Cowboy
Challenge, 4H, Pony Club, Games, Eventing, Hunters, Team Penning, Trail
riding,
Dressage, or any other equine activity, these obstacle training
techniques are
beneficial to all. With
the common goals
of safety and horsemanship in mind, we want you to put the relaxation
and fun
back in your saddle! All disciplines
are welcome!
- Pre-registration
required - don’t delay - these
clinics fill up fast! Past clinics have sold out!
- Rider
Entries: see individual clinic registration form for fees and
regulations
- A current Coggins and Rabies
are
required.
Please mail copies with entry.
- Boots and protective headgear are
required. Balance of attire is discretionary.
- Auditing: $25/person pre-registered to watch or $30 at the door, please
bring chairs
All
entrants must sign a liability release form.
If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign
the release form.
Come
join us for an Obstacle Clinic and witness Police Horse training and
trust! Or host an Obstacle Clinic at your stable! Or come
watch
Dillon perform at one of his many competitions/demonstrations at
various
locations! For further information contact
Gentle Dove Farm, Joann Long, President, at (585) 738-7477, or email
JKLong@rochester.rr.com
2010
Obstacle & Event Schedule: Click here for printable Open Clinic schedule | Date | Location | Additional
Info |
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Vendor Booth
February 6, 2010 | Genesee Valley Equine Clinic Winter Horse Health Seminar Wheatland-Chili High School at 940 North Road in Scottsville , NY 14546 | Come visit the Gentle Dove Farm vendor booth from 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Stop by to say hi to Joann! | Open CLINIC April 24, 2010
10:00 - 3:00 | Wild Side Ranch 8675 Taft Road, Bloomfield, NY 14469 | Obstacle Clinic FLYER & Registration Map | Open CLINIC June 12, 2010
12:30 - 4:30 | Western Chapter New York State Horse Council at the Niagara County Cornell Cooperative Extension Horse Show Arena 4487 Lake Ave (Rt78) Lockport, NY 14094 | Obstacle Clinic FLYER & Registration Map | CLINIC
June 28- 30, 2009 | Hemlock
Fairgrounds
Hemlock, NY | Private
Clinic | Open CLINIC July 31, 2010
10:00 - 3:00 | Fort Armstrong Horseman's Association Crooked Creek Horse Park Houston Rd, Ford City, PA 16226
| Full 3 day weekend event planned at Crooked Creek Horse Park in addition to the Obstacle Clinic - details coming soon!
Obstacle Clinic FLYER & Registration Map
| Open CLINIC Aug 14, 2010 12:30 - 4:30
| O'Brien's Farm and Stables 2068 Dumplin Hill Road Moravia, NY 13118 | Obstacle Clinic FLYER & Registration Map
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2009
Obstacle & Event Schedule:
| Date |
Location |
Additional
Info |
CLINIC
March 29, 2009
12:30-
4:30 |
Turning
Point Farms
1073
Rochester St.
Honeoye
Falls, NY 14472
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CLINIC
Highlights in pictures!
Thanks to photographers
M. Mundrick and S. Smith! |
CLINIC
April 16-17, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm
each evening |
Brocklebank
Farm
2291 Brace Rd
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Private
Clinic
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CLINIC
April 26, 2009
10:00 - 3:00 |
Sterling
Stables
1965 County Rd. 35
West
Bloomfield, NY 14585 |
CLINIC Highlights in pictures!
Thanks to photographer
M. Mundrick
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May 9, 2009
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Ultimate
Cowboy Competition
6152 Dublin Rd.
Canisteo, NY 14823
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Dillon Places in Pro and Team Divisions
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| June
7, 2009 |
EquiCenter
Trail Trial
3200 Hopkins Rd
Canandaigua, NY |
Dillon
Obstacle Demonstration at Noon
and Patrolling the Grounds |
| June
13, 2009 |
Ultimate
Cowboy Competition
6152 Dublin Rd.
Canisteo, NY 14823 |
Dillon earns 1st Place in Pro Division, 2nd Place in Team |
CLINIC
June 29- July 1, 2009 |
Hemlock
Fairgrounds
Hemlock, NY |
Private
Clinic |
CLINIC July 9, 2009 | Conesus, NY | Private
Mini Clinic |
CLINIC
August 8, 2009 12:30 - 4:30 pm |
Painted Horizon QH Ranch 6152 Dublin Rd. Canisteo, NY 14823
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CLINIC Highlights in pictures! Thanks to photographers
M. Kuchta, A. Long, & T. Reinbold |
CLINIC
August 22, 2009 10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Meadow
Pond Farm
1061 Meadow Pond Lane
Little Meadows, PA 18830
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Great Clinic Thank you! |
| September 20, 2009 | Central NY Horse Club
Trail Trial Vespa Stable, Onondaga Hill Yenny Rd, Syaracuse, NY
| Joann and Mike judged the Master Challenge! | | November 14 - 15, 2009 | Equine Affaire Versatile Horse & Rider Competition Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue (Rte. 147), Springfield, Ma 01089
| Dillon placed in top 10!
Had an incredible time at Equine Affaire and was
so very pleased with Dillon to be honored in the top ten in the Versatile Horse
& Rider! We earned 9th place! Had a blast with my friends - what a fabulous
bunch! Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement - from so many
family and friends cheering in the audience to the well wishers from home! Click here for Pictures!
| | Winter break | Gentle
Dove Farm Bloomfield, NY | Dillon
Rests! |
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