WCDEA

 

Club General Membership Meeting

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** We're taking a break from monthly meetings during the summer since we have so many fun things happening outside! **

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WE HAVE LOTS OF GREAT WAYS FOR YOU AND YOUR HORSE TO PLAY THIS SUMMER!

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LOW KEY SCHOOLING DAY!

June 25 - not a show, but a schooling opportunity!

(Dressage and Working Equitation Ease of Handling)

Misty River Ranch in Deming, WA

REGISTER HERE!

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Salish Schooling Show Series 

Shows at Sunset Farm Park in Blaine, WA

** Click on each of the dates below to register! ** 

July 16th (Dressage and Working Equitation Ease of Handling)

August 27th (Dressage and Working Equitation Ease of Handling)

September 24 (Dressage and Working Equitation Ease of Handling)

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Working Equitation Clinics

(conveniently held the day before each schooling show!)

** click on each of the dates below to register!**

Sunset Farm Park in Blaine, WA

July 17th with Kim Roe

August 26th with Katie Stearns

September 23rd with Katie Stearns

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Limited Overnight Horse Camping is available for the night between the clinics and the shows. Paddocks on a first-come, first-served basis. See the clinic and schooling show information on the EventBrite links above for more details!

 

 

Past Events

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April 30th, 2023 -- SOLD OUT! (there is a waiting list)

Cavaletti Clinic with Kim Roe at a private covered arena in Whatcom County.

Register here FOR THE WAITING LIST:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wcdea-cavaletti-clinic-w-kim-roe-registration-559782162517

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May 8-10, 2023

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Pippa is back!! She will be teaching May 8-10 at Kim Roe’s Blue Gate Farm in Deming.

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Pippa Callanan is passionate about Philippe Karl and Nuno Oliveira’s understanding of French classical equitation. This means that her approach has a deep respect for the nature of the horse, with methods based on clear principles and unwavering ethics.

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Her teaching style aims to promote autonomous, thoughtful riders who have a deeper sense of trust and connection with their horses, no matter what breed, level or background. For her, the essence is to become a student of the horse, which means to strive to understand the causes of any difficulty by listening and taking seriously the word of the horse. This demands humility, sensitivity and discipline that becomes a way of life.

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More information about Pippa is available on her website https://www.pippacallanan.com/

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Auditing is welcome and current WCDEA members get a discount. A few rider spots are available too. Please email deirdra.d@gmail.com for more information or if you would like to attend.

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May 13th, 2023 

Ride-A-Test & Lesson with Birthe Schumann. Ride the test of your choice, receive feedback, work on areas to improve, ride your test again. All dressage tests welcome! Clinic will take place at a private barn with a covered arena. 25 and 45 minute slots. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wcdea-ride-a-test-clinic-tickets-591841783707

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May 20th, 2023

Western and English Saddle fitting clinic with Hannah Knaebel -- master saddle fitter Hannah of TopLine Saddles will teach us all about proper fit for both horse and rider of both English and Western saddles. Lecture will be free to members! 

Register here: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saddle-fitting-clinic-with-hannah-knaebel-of-topline-saddles-tickets-559270722787

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CANCELED: April 22, 2023 - membership meeting 1:00-1:30, clinic 1:30-3:30

Packing for Long Trail Rides & Trail First Aid

Ali will be teaching us all about how to prepare and train for long trail rides and things we should have on hand for backcountry first aid. 
This clinic will be in a classroom so come with writing utensils and paper and be prepared to learn all the things to think about when you're in the backcountry or just a local trail ride.

To register for this FREE to members clinic ($5 for non-members):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/570155449297

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March 18th, 2023 -- 10:00 - noon at a private Whatcom County farm.

Hands-On Equine Health with Dr. Sauter from Kulshan Veterinary Hospital

Come learn all the basics of how to assess your horses's health while you wait for the vet: temperature, pulse, respiration, how to give an injection, check for gut sounds, etc. 
We will have "demo" horses, those patient souls, on whom to practice our new skills so come dressed appropriately! 

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Sept 25, 2022 :: Fall Dressage & Working Equitation Schooling Show​

• WCDEA member Kim Roe will judge the WE dressage and Ease of Handling phases; Kim Barber will judge all other Dressage tests.

• Event will be held at Misty River Ranch​

July 17, 2022 :: Working Equitation Schooling (Fundraiser) show with Obstacle only and dressage only schooling opportunities.​

• WCDEA member Deirdra Dong will judge the Obstacles and Ease of Handling phases; Birthe Schumann will judge Dressage.

• Event will be held at Sunset Farm Park, 7981 Blaine Rd, Blaine, WA 98230 (1/4 mile south of Birch Bay Lynden Rd.)

Cavaletti Clinic with Kim Roe :: June 11, 2022​

• WCDEA member-trainer Kim Roe will help us gymnastercize our horses!! Groups of 2-3 in 1hr sessions. All riders and disciplines welcome.

• Event will be held at Patty Yust's private facility on Hemmi Road - directions will be sent along with ride time. Parking is limited. No stabling available. Please plan to pick up around your trailer and 'leave no trace'. 

Dressage 101 Clinic with Nicol Hinde :: Oct 3, 2021​​

 

• Dressage, Working Equitation dressage and Western dressage riders - this will be the clinic to get your questions answered, learn how to ride your tests better and be ready to tackle your next center line with confidence!