NEWS
Cathy's Schedule for June and July 2013
- June 2nd, WNEPHA H/J Show,Harmony Hill Farm, Great Barrington, MA
- June 8th, WNEPHA H/J Show, Stillwater Farm, Ghent, NY
- June 14-17th Clinic, Dressage (English and Western), H/J (Arena and Field jumps), Heritage Livestock, Mt Vernon, MO
- June 23rd WNEPHA H/J Show, Riverbank Farm, East Greenbush, NY
- June 30 WNEPHA H/J Show, Bonnie Lea Farm, Williamstown, MA
- July
- July 6th Clinic, Dressage (English and Western), H/J, Dreaming Tree Farm, Old Chatham, NY
- July 7th WNEPHA H/J Show, Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond, MA
- July 8th-15th UK
- July 21st WNEPHA H/J Show, Muddy Brook Farm, Amherst, MA
- July 27th Clinic, Dressage (English and Western), H/J, Dreaming Tree Farm, Old Chatham, NY
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I have just returned from a fantastic "Train The Trainers" clinic in Castle Rock, CO. The clinic was designed for professionals who are already teaching Western Dressage but are interested in understanding it better and becoming recognized WD professionals. I am now the proud owner of a professional certificate of completion and am one of only 60 trainers in the country who are officially recognized by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA).
Cliff Swanson who WROTE the new WDAA Dressage tests that we use and that are sanctioned by USEF was the main clinician. We discussed the rules, the tests, what the judges are supposed to be looking for, the differences and similarities between Western and Traditional dressage and how best to teach it. We used demo riders and a variety of different horses covering all levels from Intro to more advanced than there are tests for yet!! We all took turns at judging, teaching and lesson planning with extensive peer review. Cliff Swanson and Frances Carbonnel are marvelous clinicians who left us all feeling inspired and confident in our abilities to spread the word about this new discipline that is sweeping the country.
Cathy's schedule for April and May 2013
- April 20, Clinic, Dreaming Tree Farm,Old Chatham, NY H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- April 21, New England Dressage Series Show, Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA, Available for coaching, English and Western
- April 27, Presentation/Clinic, Saratoga Horse Symposium, Ballston Spa, NY "Common Problems in Jumping"
- April 28th, Clinic, Ballston Spa, NY H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- May 6 - 9th "Train the Trainers" Western Dressage Clinic, Castle Rock CO.
- May 11th, Clinic, Dreaming Tree Farm,Old Chatham, NY H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- May 12th WNEPHA Show, White Horse Hill, Richmond MA Available to coach.
- May 19th WNEPHA Show Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA Available to coach.
- May 25th, New England Dressage Series Show,Harmony Hill Farm, Great Barrington, MA Available to coach.
- May 26th, WNEPHA Show, Overmeade Farm, Lenox, MA Available to coach.
- Every Thursday and Friday, Lessons at Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA
Cathy's schedule for March and April 2013
- March 8th to 10th, 3 day Clinic Mt Vernon, MO H/J (including outside course) and Dressage (English and Western)
- March 17th, Clinic, Dreaming Tree Farm,Old Chatham, NY H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- March 24th, Clinic, Brookside Stables, Wilmington, VT H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- April 20th, Clinic, Dreaming Tree, Old Chatham, NY H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- April 21, New England Dressage Series Show, Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA, Available for coaching, English and Western
- April 28th, Clinic, Ballston Spa, NY H/J, Dressage (English and Western)
- Every Thursday and Friday, Lessons at Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA
March 2nd 2013
Cathy Drumm Western Dressage Clinic
"Cathy will demonstrate how applying dressage methods to the horse and rider's training will transform their way of going and level of performance. Nervous horses will relax, stiff horses will become more supple, resistant horses more compliant, disobedient horses better behaved etc. The riders will learn how their body position, aid application and general attitude can be enhanced to enable the horse to respond willingly to their commands, carry them in a more balanced and effective manner and thereby improve their performance dramatically."
Jan 27 2013
It should be warming up! Come and loosen you and your horse up after this week of extreme cold.
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Jan 20 2013
What a fun day at Dreaming Tree Farm!
"Another
fabulous clinic with Cathy Drumm today. Beautiful riding by everyone,
even with the challenge of the wind gusts blasting the walls of the
coverall! God bless our brave horses!"
Cathy Drumm clinic at Dreaming Tree Farm
January 20th Open to outside participants!! Some time slots/groups still
available. Private, semi-private or groups. English or Western
Dressage, equitation, Hunter/Jumper, or problem horses!! Everyone can
benefit! Call Robin for cost and info 518-312-6387.
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Next Clinic Jan 1st 2013
Start the New Year out on the right Hoof!
Be ready for Spring! Exercises to keep you and your horse happy, supple and fit all winter long.
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Booking for 2013
Get your dates now while there are still choices available!
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October 8th 2012
Judge/Clinician at
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Aug 31 2012
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Great way for the Burnham sisters to end their season...
Champion and Reserve Champion, Novice Hunters at Overmeade Farm, Berkshire Humane Benefit.Have a great year at college girls!
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Boy is this summer going by quickly!!
Friday Aug 10 USEF/WNEPHA Horse Show, Northampton, MA Coaching
Sun Aug 12 DRESSAGE SHOW (Eng. and West.) Emerald Glen, Stephentown, NY Coaching
Friday Aug 17 WNEPHA Horse Show and Hunter Derby, Riverbank Farm, Dalton, MA Coaching
Sun Aug 19 WNEPHA Horse Show, White Horse Hill, Richmond, MA Coaching
Sun Aug 26 WNEPHA Horse Show, Berkshire Humane/Overmeade, Lenox, MA Coaching
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Sunday July 29th 2012
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Clinic at Brookside Stables, Wilmington VT
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Next Clinic; July 29, Dreaming Tree Farm, Chatham, NY
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Overmeade Horse Show
Summer 2012 Show and Clinic Schedule
Sat June 2 DRESSAGE SHOW (Eng. and West.) Glen, Stephentown, NY Coaching
Sun June 3 WNEPHA Horse Show, Harmony Hill, Gt Barrington MA Coaching
Sat June 9 WNEPHA Horse Show, Undermountain Farm, Lenox MA Coaching
Sat June 16 CLINIC (Dressage Eng. and West./Hunt Seat) Dreaming Tree Farm, Chatham, NY
Sun June 17 WNEPHA Horse Show, White Horse Hill, Richmond, MA Coaching
Sun June 24 WNEPHA Horse Show, Bonnie Lea Farm, Williamstown, MA Coaching
Sun July 1st WNEPHA Horse Show, Undermountain Farm, Lenox, MA Coaching
Sun July 8th WNEPHA Horse Show, Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond, MA Coaching
Thurs July 12th WNEPHA Horse Show, Harmony Hill, Gt Barrington, MA Coaching
Sat July 21 DRESSAGE SHOW (Eng. and West.) Emerald Glen, Stephentown, NY Coaching
Sun July 29 CLINIC (Eng or Western Dressage/Hunt Seat) Dreaming Tree Farm, Chatham, New York
Thurs-Sat Aug.9-11 USEF/WNEPHA Horse Show, Northampton, MA Coaching
Sun Aug 12 DRESSAGE SHOW (Eng. and West.) Emerald Glen, Stephentown, NY Coaching
Sun Aug 19 WNEPHA Horse Show, White Horse Hill, Richmond, MA Coaching
Sun Aug 26 WNEPHA Horse Show, Berkshire Humane/Overmeade, Lenox, MA Coaching
Had a great day at Brookside Stables in Wilmington, Vermont yesterday!
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Competition!
Submit your videos of horses behaving badly. Just post it on you tube and send the link to email or facebook
You may also send DVDs, CDs or write about your problem horse. Photos welcome!
Winners will receive FOUR FREE Nanny Training Sessions for the horse in the video!
DEADLINE JULY 31, 2012
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Here are the videos from yesterday's clinic at Heritage Farm. What a marvelous variety of horses, ponies, breeds, children and adults! Western and English, Dressage and Hunt Seat.
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April 29-Clinic with Cathy Drumm- Fresh from her stint at Equine Affaire, Ohio, Cathy will return to Heritage Farm to help riders build the skills that will put together a successful dressage test in either set of tack. Returning riders are encouraged to attend, and new riders are always welcome! Times will also be offered in the afternoon for riders wanting to work over fences.
AM sessions for dressage riders in either English or Western tack; PM sessions for riders looking to work on jumping/gymnastic skills. Discount offered for riders looking to ride both disciplines (second horse is allowed). Private: $75, Group: $45 (3-6 riders in a group). Please email to Diane with April 29th clinic in subject line to express interest. Schedule will be posted on the “clinic” page of our website by Thursday April 26.
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A Very Happy Outcome!
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Had a GREAT time in Ohio, met LOTS of new people who asked lots of great questions.
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The Missouri clinic couldn't have been better. Three sun-filled days of wonderful horses and riders. Everyone rode, laughed and learned! Photos on facebook.
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Cathy's April 2012 Calender
Next Clinic!
Three days of
Hunt Seat/Dressage/Cross Country
and
Mt Vernon, Missouri
March 30 to April 1st 2012
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See videos from this clinic
Fundamentals of Dressage
for English and Western Riders
March 4 2012
Heritage Farm, Easthampton, MA
ALL levels of fitness and ability welcome!
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Sat. April 14, 11:15 Lunge Clinic, Rod's Covered Paddock
3:00 Language of Hunter/Jumper Prize Lists, Seminar Stage
5:00 Safe and simple Grooming Techniques for Everyday
Use, Demo Ring, Bricker Annex
Sun. April 15, 12:00 Grooming Made Fun, Youth Pavilion
2:00 Conditioning the Older Horse, Seminar Stage
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New video; "Lunge Clinic"
Scroll down to Equine Affaire, MA
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NEWS!! If you are having trouble with your horse's behavior and/or management visit Cathy's new
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April 12 to 15, 2012
Schedule and topics will be posted shortly
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Thanks to everyone that helped out at the Equine Affaire, in West Springfield, MA. We had a wonderful time, met lots of new friends and hope to see you all again soon!!!
Tucker
stands at stud, and his website will come sometime in the new year, but
his owner can be reached now at christinebarch@aol.com He is of the very famous 'Wap' line of Appaloosas made famous by the late Virginia Hood of JG Appaloosas
For more instruction on lunging go to Cathy's Blog Posts
Equine Affaire Nov 12 & 13 2011
Cathy will be at the Equine Affaire in Massachusetts on Nov.12 and 13. She is looking forward to meeting lots of new people and reuniting with old friends. Come to one of her presentations or stop by her table at the Presenters Booth.
Schedule as follows;
Saturday 1:00 A Simple Grooming System for Everyday Use. Tools that you need and how to use them effectively, important things to look for and how to spot trouble before it becomes a problem. Demo Ring, Mallary North
Saturday 5:00 Learn the Language of Hunter/Jumper Prize Lists. Whats the difference between Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation? What are Medal classes? Finals? Year End Awards? Short Stirrup? Long Stirrup? and so on. For new or prospective participants the language can be a mystery. Let me translate for you and answer all your questions. Seminar Stage, Better Living Center
Sunday 9:30 Lunging Clinic. How to safely and effectively teach you and your horse how to lunge and how to overcome common lungng problems. Young Arena, Young Building
Sunday 12:00 How to Keep your Older Horse Fit and Sound. Special exercises and training considerations for your senior citizen. Seminar Stage, Better Living Building
Sunday 2:00 Grooming made Fun! A Simple System designed with the young (at heart and in years) in mind. How to keep your horse shiny, happy and healthy and have a great time doing it. Youth Pavillion, Mallory South
Saratoga Horse Symposium 2010
