XC Educational Event at Mid-Mo Riding Center: Columbia, MO

5/16/2020  −   5/17/2020

Open: 2/5/2020

Close: 4/25/2020

Mid-Mo Riding Center

7901 S. Tom Bass Rd.

Columbia, MO, 65201

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Area IV Young Riders are excited to provide a unique educational event that incorporates hands-on training, lectures and mounted sessions to help prepare you for the cross-country phase of eventing.

Instructors include Crystal Kendrick and Julie Chapman. Unmounted sessions led by additional equine professionals.

Crystal Kendrick is a B Level Graduate of the USPC and has competed through the Preliminary Level of eventing as well as the 3'6" hunters, Jr. Equitation and High Preliminary Jumpers. Crystal worked extensively with New Spring Farm before accepting a a working student for Olympic Gold Medalist Darren Chiacchia. Under Darren's tutelage she learned how to prepare for, condition and groom at international 3-Day competitions. Crystal has also trained with Ralph Hill, Greg Best, Andras Szieberth and many more.

Julie Chapman rode as a competitive member of the UK Pony Club progressing then to British Riding Clubs as an adult. She studied Equine Management at the University of West Sussex, UK Julie qualified as a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor, Association of British Riding Schools Stable Manager and British Riding Clubs Equitation Level 4. Julie has competed through Affiliated British Eventing (Preliminary USA equivalent) and British Dressage (3rd Level equivalent). Julie has represented the area riding club at all national discipline championships over the last 15 years on both own and client's horses. She is currently pursuing qualification as an FEI Steward. Her passion is coaching riders of all ages and abilities, specializing in building confidence in aspiring event riders.

Unmounted Sessions:
Stud Choice and Usage
Beyond the Heights: Expectations at the Levels
Conditioning the Event Horse
Maintenance of the Event Horse
How to Walk your XC Course
XC Aftercare: Poultice, Ice & Wrapping

Mounted Sessions:
Galloping & Jumping Positions
Pace Education & Training Activities over XC fences

Format:

Saturday
AM: Galloping, Jump Position & Pace with Crystal Kendrick
PM: Dressage for XC with Julie Chapman
Educational topics at meals and throughout the day.

Sunday:
XC Schooling with Crystal Kendrick or Julie Chapman
Educational topics at meals and throughout the day.

Mounted Registration Includes:
3 Mounted Sessions
Bunk-Style Human Overnight Accommodations Friday PM - Sunday.
Meals
Unmounted Sessions
Educational & Reference Materials

Overnight stabling available on-site: $85 Friday PM- Sunday.

Unmounted Registration Includes:
Bunk-Style Human Overnight Accommodations Friday PM - Sunday.
Meals
Unmounted Sessions
Educational & Reference Materials

Learn more about the Area IV Young Rider Program at www.useaiv.org. Join the Area IV Young Rider program through the USEA Dashboard.