A series of lectures have been planned for all Children, Juniors, Young Riders and U25 competitors by the Jumping Talent ID Committee. Confirmed events are as follows:
The 2017 Gate to Success Clinic
Date: April 29th – May 1st, 2017
Location: Blackfalds, Alberta (venue TBD)
Clinician: Beth Underhill
FEI Steward and FEI Veterinarian – Lecture
Discussion topics: Rule Changes, medication updates and injury prevention
Date: May 2017 (official date TBD)
Location: Alberta (venue TBD)
Facilitator: TBD
FEI Vet – Lecture
Discussion topics: FEI medication and improving your horse’s health and fitness for competition as well as a demonstration on correct
jogging techniques.
Date: Two occasions in May 2017 (official dates TBD)
Location: Caledon Equestrian Park, Caledon, ON
Facilitator: FEI Vet Dr. Alan Manning
Course Design – Lecture
Date: June (Official date TBD)
Location: Alberta (venue TBD)
Facilitator: FEI Course Designer Werner Deeg
Tips on Improving Course Walking Skills – Lecture
Date: June (official date TBD)
Location: Angelstone in Erin, ON
Facilitator: FEI Course Designer David Ballard
In addition to the lectures, there will be meetings to discuss the program and answer questions at various events with hand-outs being provided by Beth Underhill or one of the Talent ID committee members at the spring shows.
For more information, please contact Beth Underhill, Talent ID Committee Chair, at (416) 254-8506 or email at bustables@aol.com.
Underhill chairs the Talent ID Committee with members Laura Balisky, David Ballard, Dayton Gorsline, Hyde Moffatt and Marni von Schalburg, who are all readily available to answer any questions or concerns regarding programming.
Questions regarding the administrative processes and declarations may be directed to Crystal Labelle, EC Coordinator, Jumping at 1-866-282-8395 ext. 142 or email clabelle@equestrian.ca.
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