WE ARE SAD TO REPORT THE HAMILTON HUNT NIGHT EVENT
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
WITH THE HAMILTON HUNT
Objective: To provide
interested riders with tack, apparel, and skill set, to participate in an”
Introductory Ladies Side Saddle Class”
Pre-Requisite: Riders should currently have basic walk, trot, and
canter riding skills. The horse and rider should be safe and reasonably comfortable in a public riding area
while in the company of other horses.
OSA Role in Supporting this Class
TO OFFER A: “Preparation and Participation Package”
Class Room Presentation
This would be an information session open to
all those interested in side saddle including those who may not necessarily be
riding in the upcoming show.
Topics covered: (emphasize these sessions are for “the
show”)
- Discuss Fit and Sizing of Saddle to Rider
- Basic Position of Rider in the Saddle
- Discuss Clothing: Habits:
Informal will be acceptable i.e brown, tweed, or combination
colours such as navy jacket
with rust apron etc. NO period costumes
or western outfits for this occasion. Hunting appointments are optional:
sandwich case, string gloves. Whips, helmet or bowler or top hat to be
determined. Also whips/canes that will be
allowed.
- Class Format:
- Enter at walk or trot ?
- Which rein?
- Elements of class i.e. halt on the rail? Which method to change rein? Etc No Hand Gallop
Riding Sessions
Ride 1:
- fitting side saddle to horse
- briefing on ways to “accommodate fit for this
occasion
- mounting with mounting block
- basic position at the walk and trot (not rising)
- cantering (optional)
- dismounting
Ride 2:
- review tacking up
- review mounting for this show
- review position at walk, trot and canter
(cantering will be rider’s choice)
- dismounting
- wear an apron and jacket
OPTION
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INCLUDES
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PRICE
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A
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FULL PACKAGE – Includes riding
instructions/saddle/apparel
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$300.00
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B
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PARTIAL PACKAGE – Includes riding instruction and apparel
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$200.00
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C
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INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE – includes riding instruction – riders has own
saddle and apparel
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$125.00
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D
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CLASSROOM PRESENTATION ONLY
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$ 20.00
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Event Dates :
Classroom presentation: Tuesday April 21, 2015
Time: 7-9PM
Location: Willow View Springs – Breslau
For further information contact : Lois Beecraft at 519-648-3330
OR
Joanne Milton at 519-855-6865
