Interscholastic Team:
Clarion Farm is home to the Clarion Farm Upper and Middle School IEA Teams. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is modeled after the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association in that the host show provides the horses and they are assigned by a random draw. This is challenging to the riders and helps create a level playing field. Riders are allowed 5 regular point shows per season and can qualify for Zone and National Finals both individually and as a team. Riding is normally an individual sport and the IEA provides the riders a chance to work and compete as a team. Riders need to be able to walk, trot and canter, but do not need to be able to jump yet. They also do not need their own horse to participate.
Clarion Camp
Our Summer Camp is geared toward students age 6 and up. No prior horse experience is necessary. Students will receive one riding lesson per day either group or private depending on their skill level. They will learn about horse behavior, nutrition, breeds and suitability to riding disciplines, basic first aid and common horse ailments, proper shoeing and types of shoes. We will also introduce them to our IEA (Interscholastic) Team and teach them what it takes to be a member and what to expect at shows.
Camp will run Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 1:00. Students can be dropped off starting at 7:30 and should be picked up promptly at 1:00. Camp is limited to 10 students so please get your applications in early. Camp Tuition will be $400. A $100 deposit is due with the application.
Dates for Camp
July 13-17 2009
July 27-31 2009
Camps are limited to 10 Students per session so make sure to get your applications in ASAP.
Clinics
At Clarion Farm we never stop learning and try to enrich the learning experience of our students by bringing in clinicians that will help expand their knowledge in a variety of ways. In the plans are another Sports Psychology Workshop with Doris Worcester of The Performance Edge, a massage demonstration and hands on clinic with Maegan Corson, ESMT, and a Flatwork for Hunters and Jumpers clinic with Wellington based Dressage Trainer Carey Radtke.
For infomation about any of the above programs please contact Carly at (508) 520-8820 or by email at clarionfarm@msn.com |