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We're here with the Farmer's Coop crew in Frederick on this rainy day. We'll be getting a tour of the mill and then off to lunch.

Videos from today's Stephen Bradley Clinic

Today's exercise.

Here are a few quick videos from today's clinic with Stephen Bradley.

Exercise #1 (demonstrated by Lissell and myself)

Exercise #2 (demonstrated by Mary and Callie)

Exercise #3 (demonstrated by Glenda and Diamond)

December Susan Graham White & Stephen Bradley Clinic Dates

Below are the dates for Susan Graham White and Stephen Bradley.  All clinics will be at A Bit Better Farm in Brookeville, MD.  

While I certainly hope that it won't start snowing yet, please know that should we have to cancel because of weather, you will not have to pay for your lesson.  Both Susan and Stephen are very understanding when it comes to that sort of thing.  :-)

Saturday, December 3rd: Susan Graham White

Wednesday, December 7th: Stephen Bradley

Tuesday, December 13th: Susan Graham White

Susan Graham White lessons are $125 for a 45-minute private.  Stephen Bradley lessons are $110 for a small group (no more than 3 riders). Depending on the day, Stephen will sometimes have extra time for private lessons.  Payment is due before your lesson on the day of the clinic.  Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.  If you'd like to pay with credit card, let me know so I can send you an online invoice before the day of the clinic.

Let me know which clinic(s) you'd like to ride in so I can reserve your slot! Simply e-mail me at margaret@mythiclanding.com.

Pony Power!

The wonder pony and I attended the Maryland Horse Trials on Sunday and we WON! It was Whisper's third time on a cross country course and her second horse trial EVER! We went around Elementary again to continue the confidence building. Dressage was better than last time and we were rewarded with a 31.00 with three 8's in the middle of the test and all 7's on the collective marks. We almost got and 8 for impulsion but they decided to stick with straight 7's. Stadium was easy breezy as usual, she has always been a star jumper in the ring. The cross country gods were smiling on us and they did not have water on the course yesterday. She still has some feelings about splashing through a water jump.
It's a lot of fun taking our first home bred baby out and being successful!

Earlier in the week I had a lesson at the Susan Graham-White clinic at A Bit Better Farm. I was riding the other 4y/o homebred DeLiza "Lizzie", a GOV Oldenburg mare owned by Brett Schrack. She was a super star and Susan loved her! She was also very complimentary of my work with her so far. I picked up some new exercises and they definitely helped with some issues that have slowly been coming up. I am looking forward to the schooling show on the 23rd at Pleasant Ridge in Walkersville, Md. where Lizzie and I will be strutting our stuff. We will be doing Training 3 and First 1. It's exciting to be moving back up the levels :)

I will make sure to post some pics of the Wonder Pony soon!

Nicki

Stephen Bradley returning on November 22nd

Stephen Bradley will be coming back to A Bit Better Farm on Tuesday, November 22nd.


Small group jump lessons are $110/rider.  These are either 3 people for 1 hour 15 minutes, or 2 people for 1 hour.  I use my judgement when making groups.

A limited number of private lessons (jump or dressage) are available for $125/rider.  These are 45 minutes each.

Payment can be made with cash, check or credit card.

Let me know if you'd like a slot!  E-mail me at margaret@mythiclandingevents.com.

 Stephen Bradley: Eventer Stephen Bradley has a long list of accomplishments: 1992 Olympic team member and '93 Burghley CCI**** winner with Sassy Reason. '93 US Olympic Committee Equestrian Athlete of the Year; '96 Rolex Kentucky winner with Doctor DoLittle; '03 gold-medal winning US Pan American Championships team member and '05 Foxhall Cup CCI*** winner with Brandenburg's Joshua; '07 gold-medal winning US Pan American Championships team member with From. Stephen enjoys teaching all levels of riders from beginners to the advanced competitor. His enthusiasm, talent for communication, and ability to inspire confidence in the horse and rider especially make him a hit with the pony clubbers! When trianing with Stephen, you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding.  You can learn more about Stephan at www.stephensbradley.com.

November Susan Graham White Dressage Clinics

Now that the competition season is winding down, Susan Graham White will be coming to A Bit Better Farm (Brookeville, MD) twice a month!  AND one of those days will be on a weekend!  Here is the info:

Tuesday, November 1st

Saturday, November 19th 

Cost: $125/rider for a 45-minute private lesson

To sign up: E-mail me at margaret@mythiclandingevents.com

Please let me know if you would like a slot on either (or both!) dates!  Also, remember that you can always make your lesson into a fix-a-test.  Just bring your test with you.

Susan and Donna Gina demonstrating a flying change.

More about Susan: Not only is Susan an active upper-level dressage competitor, but she also judges at many of the area shows where you compete. Susan is an FEI dressage rider and trainer based at Wolfhaven Farm in southern Maryland. She has been an active instructor, trainer, and competitor in dressage for 25 years, and has successfully trained and coached students through the Advanced 3-day level in eventing, and to FEI levels in dressage. She is an FEI "I" eventing judge, as well as a USEF "R" dressage judge. Susan has been approved for her "r" Dressage Sport Horse license. Susan has judged over 200 USEF/USEA recognized competitions, plus more than 40 international events, including Championships for 6-year-old Event Horses at Le Lion d'Angers in France, the 2006 and 2007 North American Young Riders Championships and Scotland's Blair International in 2006.  To learn more, visit her web site: www.sgwdressage.com.