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APPLY TO RIDE: Rutledge Farm Sessions: Debbie McDonald Dressage Clinic

9/14/2019  −   9/15/2019
Open: 5/28/2019
Close: 9/15/2019
Required Docs
Organizer: Aleco Bravo-Greenberg contact@rutledgefarm.com 540-687-3030

🔵 RIDER APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED AS OF AUGUST !5. RIDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED NLT SEPTEMBER 2, 2019🔵

Rutledge Farm invites riders to apply to ride in this unique 2-day high performance dressage clinic with Olympic Medalist and US Dressage Technical Advisor/ Chef D'Equipe, Debbie McDonald.

*Application Deadline is August 15"

Riders will be notified of acceptance no later than September 2, 2019, and be provided a passcode with which to submit full details & payment via Event Clinics. A waitlist will be maintained.

Cost is $900 for full clinic participation, including two private lessons. Auditors may purchase tickets at $40/ day or $65 for the duration.

Lessons will be 45-minute private sessions. Please ensure early arrival so that you are ready for your assigned lesson time.

RIDE TIMES and rider/horse pairs:

8:00 - 8:45: Nikki Smith, riding Salerno
9:00 - 9:45: Melissa Palmer, riding Reagan 10
10:00 - 10:45: Nadege Soubassis, riding Valerossi
11:00 - 11:45: Brandi Benedict, riding Song Of Fire

11:45 - 1:30 Break for lunch

1:30 - 2:15: Adriane Alvord, riding Selfmade
2:30 - 3:15: Thorsten Kramer, riding Quistador S
3:30 - 4:15: Kerri-lyn, riding Weltwist
4:30 - 5:15: Lucy Tidd, riding Ellert HB

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Current US Dressage Technical Advisor/ Chef D'Equipe

2006 World Equestrian Games, Bronze Medal
Team Dressage
Aachen, Germany

2005 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, Bronze Medal
Individual Dressage
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

2004 Olympic Games, Bronze Medal
Team Dressage
Athens, Greece

2003 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, Gold Medal
Individual Dressage
Gothenburg, Sweden

2002 World Equestrian Games, Silver Medal
Team Dressage
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

1999 PanAm Games, Gold Medal
Team Dressage
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

1999 PanAm Games, Gold Medal
Individual Dressage
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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FACILITIES - If the weather is good, then the clinic will be in Rutledge Farm's outdoor arena (250' x 150') (or the grass), in case of inclement weather, then the clinic will be in Rutledge's indoor arena (218' x 80'). The indoor and outdoor arenas have Attwood Equestrian's cutting-edge, all-weather footing.

STABLING - If you need stabling, then contact us, and we'll be happy to try to help you out. We might even have stalls available, for a fee.

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RIDERS - please understand that this clinic is exclusive and limited. If you are not able to ride, for some reason or other, then please make sure to find someone to fill your spot. Contact us (540-687-3030) for approval of the rider.

No substitutions will be permitted within 72 hours of the clinic. A wait-list will be maintained.

Each rider is allowed to bring one auditor, for no charge.

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RELEASES - Releases are mandatory, for all riders. Please upload a signed Rutledge Farm, LLC release, and valid Coggins via the “Upload Documents” button. Releases are tailored for Adults and Minors. Please use the appropriate release.

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HOW TO PAY - All Riders and Auditors must pre-pay, via Event Clinics. Once you've paid and we receive payment confirmation, then your space is booked. Until then, it is still available for anyone to book.

If you have any trouble paying, for any reason, then please e-Mail us at contact@rutledgefarm.com or support@eventclinics.com

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For more information about the clinic series, visit: https://bit.ly/RutledgeFarmVA

Note: We love dogs, and even still, no dogs will be allowed, so please leave your little friends at home.

Organizer Notes

Refunds Not Permitted. please understand that this clinic is exclusive and limited. If you are not able to ride, for some reason or other, then please make sure to find someone to fill your spot. Contact us (540-687-3030) for approval of the rider. No substitutions will be permitted within 72 hours of the clinic. A wait-list will be maintained.

Day Audit- Saturday

$40.00

Day Audit-Sunday

$40.00

Full Audit

$65.00

Two-Day Clinic

$900.00

Administrative Information

  • Ride Time: Rider Applications have closed as of August 15, 2019. Riders will be given acceptance notification no later than September 2, 2019.
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    Ride Times will be emailed to riders prior to the start of the clinic.
  • Trailer Direction: FROM DULLES AIRPORT: ​
    Travel Rte. 50 West (John Mosby Highway, Lee Jackson Memorial Highway), towards Winchester, Virginia.
    Continue through the village of Aldie, Virginia.
    Approximately 2 miles, before Middleburg, Virginia, turn right on Rte. 627 (Carters Farm Lane).
    Travel about a mile, until you pass Oakham Rd., on your right.
    Immediately past Oakham Rd., on the right, you will see a horse farm with black 4-board fencing. This is Rutledge Farm.
    Continue on Carters Farm Lane, past the first two gates, on the right. The third gate, on the right, is the main entrance to Rutledge FarmFROM MIDDLEBURG, VA: ​
    Travel east, on Rte. 50 (John Mosby Highway, Lee Jackson Memorial Highway), towards Washington, DC.
    Approximately 2 miles, outside of Middleburg, turn left on Rte. 627 (Carters Farm Lane).
    Travel about a mile, until you pass Oakham Rd., on your right.
    Immediately past Oakham Rd., on the right, you will see a horse farm with black 4-board fencing. This is Rutledge Farm.
    Continue on Carters Farm Lane, past the first two gates, on the right. The third gate, on the right, is the main entrance to Rutledge Farm.​

  • Change Policy: Changes are not permitted.
  • Refund Policy: No refunds.
  • Entry Option(s) Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER