Lisa Fergguson clinic this weekend!

Lisa Fergusson

There may still be openings for the Lisa Fergusson clinic this weekend. Saturday will be dressage and stadium at Farm du Cheval in Scandia, Minnesota. Sunday will be dressage and cross country at Carriage House Farm in Hugo, Minnesota. 

Yesterday, there was an open spot for Beginner Novice/Novice for stadium and cross country only (dressage lessons are full).  The cost is $180. 

Contact Jean to for forms to register or with any questions.

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Eventing at Otter Creek this Weekend!

Otter Creek Farm is hosting their Summer Horse Trials this weekend, August 7-9. Levels include Starter, Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, and Preliminary. 

Here are the ride times for dressage and cross-country. Except for beginner novice and starter divisions which have cross country on Friday afternoon after dressage, cross country takes place on Saturday. Stadium jumping ride times (Sunday) will be dependent on who makes it through the first two rounds. For more information, see the USEA (United States Eventing Association) listing.

Otter Creek is a beautiful facility with a hilly and wooden cross country course, much of which is visible from a central location under the pavilion. The dressage arenas and stadium arena have all-weather footing. Located outside Wheeler, Wisconsin, the farm is secluded and peaceful. Come out for a day or two and watch some of the best event horse and riders in the area!

Have you always wanted to own your own horse property with a cross country course? Sunborn Stables is for sale with this lovely water complex! Or build your own at a hobby farm of your choosing for sale at www.donavin.com

CSDEA Cross-Country Schooling Show This Weekend!

Ashley Randel & WRF Come Along Pond

Pheasant View Farm in River Hills, WI is hosting a cross-country schooling show this Sunday July 19th! Here is the showbill and entry form.

The show offers classes at Starter (up to 2'3"), Beginner Novice (up to 2'7"), & Novice (up to 2'11") and classes are divided by rider age group (17 and under, and 18+).  This show is a great way to get some early experience for green riders or horses on a cross country course.

The show is a fundraiser for the Central States Dressage & Eventing Association (CSDEA) and all CSDEA members get a discount on entries ($35/class instead of $45/class for non-members).  The closing date has passed, but if you get your entry in overnight mail and they receive it by Wednesday or Thursday, you can still enter.

Contact Ginger with any questions about the show or late entries. Feel free to come out and cheer on the competitors!

Pheasant View Farm in River Hills, WI

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Leslie Law clinic Tomorrow!

Leslie Law is a British rider and trainer who is the reigning Olympic individual gold medalist in eventing (Athens 2014). He is teaching a clinic at our very own Roebke's Run today and tomorrow!  

Tomorrow, Wednesday June 23rd, is the cross country part of the clinic. The weather forecast looks perfect (upper 70's and sunny), so check it out!

Roebke's Run at Schweiss Stables is a simply stunning cross country course.  Designed by Captain Mark Phillips, the course is one the midwest's finest courses.  For more photos of the jumps, see my previous blog or go here.

Questions about the clinic?  Contact Brook.

Want your own cross country course? Check out Sunborn Stables which is for sale.  

Yves Sauvignon Clinic This Weekend!

Yves Sauvignon, Equus Hall of Fame member and champion eventer, is coming to Woodloch Stable in Hugo this weekend.  Originally from France, Yves immigrated to California in 1981.  He designed the cross country course at Oakridge Training Stables and has trained multiple horses and riders.

The clinic will have 1-hour semi-private lessons in Stadium Jumping on Saturday and 1.5 hour group lessons in Cross Country on Sunday.  They even have some openings still to ride.

Questions?  Contact Sue Goepfert at slgoepfe@yahoo.com


Woodloch Stable has 2 outdoor arenas (one is 90 x 130 and another is 150 x 250).  The barn also hosts 2 indoor arenas (one is 60 x 120 and one is 60 x 90) so the clinic will go on if it rains. There is also a cross country course with ditches and water complex. 

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Cross Country Schooling at Wake Robin Farm Tomorrow!

Want to school your horse cross country but don’t have your own cross country course?  Wake Robin Farm is open for cross country schooling TOMORROW, Saturday May 30^th. 

Edith Lee of EL Eventing, a CIC** rider, is offering lessons for $45/private lesson or $45/person for groups of 3-5.  If you just want to ride around the course without jumping, it’s $15 and if you wish to school cross country without coaching, it’s $30.

Please notify Edee Lee if you intend to attend or with any questions – el.eventing@wakerobinfarm.net or 952-913-8646.

For more photos of Wake Robin Farm and Edith Lee, go to www.wakerobinfarm.net

Prefer to build your own cross country course or buy your own place with one? Check out this place in Chisago City and browse other hobby farm and horse properties for sale at www.donavin.com or www.mnhorseproperties.com.

Ralph Hill at Hollow Creek This Weekend!

If you missed Otter Creek's Spring Horse Trials, there's another chance this weekend to catch some eventing fun at a Ralph Hill clinic at Hollow Creek Farm in Menomonie, WI. 

Ralph Hill is a very highly respected 4 star veteran and eventing instructor. In fact, he has the distinction of being the only rider to compete in every Rolex from its inception in 1978 to 2007.  A fall sidelined him from competition but has nothing to dampen his dedication to the sport.  He is busy coaching and teaching clinics across the country.

Hollow Creek Farm has a 72' x 144' indoor arena, a 155' x 165' outdoor stadium arena, and a full cross country course with jumps for starter through training level. The clinic runs Friday-Sunday with dressage private lessons and groups of 2-4 for stadium and cross country. Auditing is FREE, and water bottles provided for all.

Questions?  Contact Lucy Lammer, 715-235-0593 LucyL@wwt.net

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Otter Creek Spring Horse Trial this weekend!

The gorgeous Otter Creek Farm in Wisconsin is hosting their Spring Horse Trial this weekend. Attending this event as a spectator is a wonderful introduction to the equestrian sport of eventing which includes dressage (on Friday), cross-country jumping (on Saturday), and stadium jumping (on Sunday).

If you've never been there, you should take the time to check it out!  Otter Creek Farm is secluded and peaceful, a true gem! There are several dressage arenas with excellent footing that drains well in the rain.  The cross-country course is on a hillside which is breathtakingly beautiful and makes it easy for spectators to view most of the course from one central location. The farm has many evergreen trees, abundant green grass, and immaculate jumps, pavilion, and stabling.

Here are the ride times for dressage (on Friday) and cross-country (on Saturday). Stadium will be on Sunday and times will be set once it is determined who goes clear in the first two rounds.

Prefer to ride your own horses at home?  Check out this home & stable (Sunborn Stables) for sale in Chisago City which has their own cross-country water complex:

http://www.donavin.com/morgan.html

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Allison Springer clinic

As a **** international eventing competitor and a Level 4 USEA certified instructor, Allison Springer is one of the best American clinicians.  She’s returning to North Brook Eventing Center in Stillwater this weekend for a clinic for riders from Beginner Novice through Preliminary levels.  Saturday will focus on stadium jumping and Sunday on Cross Country.

Saturday’s Schedule

9-10:30 am Beginner Novice

10:30am-12 pm Novice

LUNCH – 12-12:30

12:30-2 Novice/Training

2-3:30 pm Training

3:30-5 pm Preliminary

Sunday’s Schedule

7:30-9 am Beginner Novice

9-10:30am Novice

10:30-12 Novice/Training

LUNCH – 12-12:30

12:30-2 pm Training

2:15-3:45 pm Preliminary

Riders from Allison’s March clinic rave about her coaching and ability to provide the right tools for the best improvements in your equine partnership.  Here’s some quotes:

“Allison gave me a lot to work on for my position and breaking bad habits.  I can’t wait to ride with her again!”

“I absolutely adore Allison…she’s sincere and demanding but doesn’t forget to compliment!”

Auditing is free, so come out and enjoy the lovely warm weather and this beautiful facility!

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Clinic this weekend with Lisa Fergusson at Roebke’s Run

Eventers, take notice! There’s FREE auditing at the Lisa Fergusson clinic May 2-3 at Magister Equitum Stables (Roebke’s Run).  All 3 phases (dressage, stadium, and cross-country) will be covered. For the jumping classes, there will be 3-4 riders in each group which are separated by level (Beginner Novice, Novice, Training/Preliminary).  There will also be a potluck dinner Saturday night. 

Lisa Fergusson is Canadian and has competed and trained through the Advanced level and brought young horses up through the levels.  She’s skilled at working on rider position. 

Roebke’s Run is a fabulous facility with one of the upper midwest’s finest cross country courses.  Their course was crafted by Eric Bull, Dan Stark, and Tyson Remener. It features starter, beginner novice, novice, training, preliminary, intermediate, CIC* and CIC** jumps, such as the ones below. 

 

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