Horse and Pony Express
March 2017
THE HORSE AND PONY EXPRESS
A publication of the Dane County
4-H Horse and Pony Education
Committee
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Tableofofcontents
Contents
April
Calendar of upcoming events….2
Calendar of Upcoming Events ….2
Important information/News…3
Rules and Guidelines….3
Informational Sheet…4-5
Autumn Nelson, editor
Email: [email protected]
Guidelines for clinics..…6
Dressage Clinic…7 – 8
Showmanship Clinic….9 – 10
Western Clinic….11 – 12
Hunt Clinic….13 – 14
For information on the Dane County 4-H
Youth Development program, including
Horse & Pony information access the
website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/dane4hyouth/
Please check the Horse and Pony section of
the Dane County UW Extension website for
additional information:
http://fyi.uwex.edu/dane4hyouth/4-hprojects/horse-pony/
Trail Clinic….15 – 16
Driving Clinic….17 – 18
Mock Horse Show….19
Horsemanship Help….20 – 21
Western Riding….22 – 23
Groundwork Clinic….24 – 25
Parking Pass….26
Horse and Pony Committee Contacts
Chair: Heather Nelson; 608-512-8375; [email protected]
Co-Chair: Jolene Doerfer; 608-220-9466; [email protected]
Secretary: Kathy Regenauer, 608-516-7718; [email protected]
Treasurer: Dana Schroeder, 608-332-4363; [email protected]
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
March:
24: Hippology & Horse Bowl
Practice 7- 8:30pm @ Fen Oak
May:
April:
14: Driving Clinic @ Alliant Energy
Center Arena Building 1pm – 3pm
6: Dane County 4-H Horse and
Pony Committee Education
Meeting 7pm @ Fen Oak
18: Driving Clinic @ Alliant Energy
Center 5pm – 7pm
7: Hippology & Horse Bowl
Practice 7 – 8:30pm @ Fen Oak
20: Practice Makes Perfect Mock Horse
Show Clinic @ Blue Sunday Stables
10am – 4pm
28: Hippology & Horse Bowl
Practice 7 – 8:30pm @ Fen Oak
June:
29: Dressage Clinic 8:30am –
3:15pm @ Alliant Energy Center
1: Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony
Committee Education Meeting 7pm @
Fen Oak
30: Showmanship Clinic @ Alliant
Energy Center 9am – 11:45am
3: Horsemanship Help 9am – 11am @
Alliant Energy Center
30: Western Clinic @ Alliant
Energy Center 1pm – 4:30pm
3: Western Riding @ Alliant Energy
Center 12:30pm -4pm
May:
4: Groundwork to Saddle Clinic @ Alliant
Energy Center 10am – 3pm
4: Dane County 4-H Horse and
Pony Committee Education
Meeting 7pm @ Fen Oak
30 – 7/2: State 4-H Hunter & Dressage
Show @ Sheboygan County Fairgrounds
7: Hunt Clinic @ Alliant Energy
Center 9am – 12:30pm
13: Trail Clinic @ Alliant Energy
Center 8am – 4pm
July:
6: Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony
Committee Education Meeting 7pm @
Fen Oak
19 – 23: Dane County Fair @ Alliant
Energy Center
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION/NEWS:
There WILL NOT be an informational meeting held by the Dane County 4-H Horse &
Pony Committee this year.
There will only be ONE safety Clinic held so please plan accordingly. The safety clinic
is MANDATORY for ANY Horse Project member that has NOT previously attended.
The safety clinic will be held Saturday, March 18th, 2017 9am – 11am @ 5201 Fen Oak
Dr. Madison 53718. You do not need to register for this meeting. Please bring your
education card with you.
Thank you to all that volunteered your time or donated items to the Arlington Tack
Sale!! Your dedication to the Dane County 4-H Horse & Pony Dept. is truly
appreciated.
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Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee Info Sheet
The purpose of the Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee is to provide education about
horses, horseless horse, hippology and safety for all Dane County Horse and Pony project members. The Dane
County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee is also responsible for setting the educational requirements
needed to be eligible to show your horse at Dane County Fair and providing clinics in order to obtain the
requirements needed.
The Arlington Tack Sale which is our major fundraiser that pays for the clinics provided to ALL enrolled horse
and pony project members. We also collect and submit entries for the Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Expo held in
September for those who qualify at Dane County Fair. We DO NOT set the guidelines/rules for the Horse &
Pony project at Dane County Fair.
Our main form of communication is done through the Horse and Pony Express – A newsletter published by the
Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee and e-mail blasts sent through the 4-H office. This
information is emailed to all enrolled horse and pony project members.
Educational Requirements to participate at Dane County Fair:
Horse and Pony project members planning to show at Dane County Fair are required to have 6 education hours
for grades 3-8 and four hours for grades 9-13. See education form for education requirements specific to grade
13. One hour MUST be with your project horse/pony at a Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee
approved clinic. The safety clinic MUST be attended once prior to showing at Dane county Fair. If you have
previously attended the safety clinic, you are not required to do so again.
Clinic dates are not set until after the first of each year. Watch the 4-H calendar and/or Horse & Pony Express
for details. Be sure to sign up for the clinic(s) you would like to attend with your horse as soon as possible. Signup instructions will be in the Horse & Pony Express. Clinics may be audited by ANY horse and pony project
member, not just those planning to show at Dane County Fair.
Important Dates
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Educational Form due to the 4-H office by June 15th each year
(please follow instructions on form) This is the only date required from the Dane County 4-H Horse
and Pony Education Committee
Please make sure to follow all instructions/guidelines and dates regarding fair entries and Dept.
6(Horse & Pony) These instructions/guidelines and set dates are NOT provided or established by the
Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee. Any questions regarding these requirements
need to be directed to either the fair office(fair related) or Dept 6(fair related Horse & Pony)
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Contact Information

4-H related questions
Kathy Ottem 608-224-3705
 Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee questions
Heather Nelson - chair 608-512-8375 or [email protected]
The following members are current Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee volunteers and
serve only on this committee.
Jolene Doerfer – co-chair
Dee Ace
Kim Ballweg
Judy Walker
Barb Mueller
Barb Waters
Scott Krupp
Dana Schroeder - treasurer
Keri Smith
Kathy Regenauer - secretary
Other Helpful Information
Dane County 4-H – www.fyi.uwex.edu/dane4hyouth/4-h-projects/horse-pony
Dane County Fair – www.danecountyfair.com/pages/youth-exhibits.php
State 4-H Horse Association – http://4h.uwex.edu/onlinepro/horses.cfm
Facebook Pages:
Dane County 4-H Horse and Pony Education Committee
Dane County Fair Horse & Pony Dept
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Remember these rules and guidelines when attending a H&P sponsored clinic at Alliant Energy Center:
Horses:
1. A current coggins report is required and a copy must be left with the clinic coordinator.
2. Clean all manure from near your trailer and walkway prior to leaving.
3. Horses may not be unattended if tied at your trailer.
4. Only the horse and/or pony registered for the clinic may be on grounds.
5. Keep horses off grassed areas.
6. Training aids are not recommended when attending a clinic. The clinician may excuse a participant if unsafe
training aids are used.
7. The clinician or H&P Education Committee member may excuse a participant if their horse or pony is unsafe
or unmanageable.
Youth Participants and Adults:
1. Youth 14 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult.
2. Contact the clinic coordinator prior to the clinic if you are registered and cannot attend. If a youth registered
for a clinic does not show up and has not contacted the clinic coordinator they will have double the hours of the
clinic deducted from their educational hour total.
3. SEI approved helmets are required for riders, in-hand handlers and arena helpers.
4. Youth are expected to wear appropriate clothing including boots with heel and long pants if riding western
and breeches or jodhpurs if riding hunt, saddle seat or dressage. In-hand handlers and helpers are also
required to wear long pants and closed toe shoes/boots.
5. Bring your education form, fill out the necessary info and have the clinician or H&P Education Committee
member sign it after the clinic ends.
6. Youth are to be respectful to clinicians at all times—disrespect will not be tolerated. H&P Education
Committee members may excuse a youth for disrespectful or disruptive behavior.
7. Please be on time, tacked up and ready to enter the ring at the start of your clinic. Contact the clinic
coordinator if you become delayed.
8. Auditors are welcome. All auditors need to sign in and have the clinician or H+P Education Committee
member sign your education form.
General:
1. Print and bring the parking pass found at uwex.edu/dane4hyouth/4-hprojects/horse-pony/ to avoid parking
fees.
2. Please enter the Main gate off Rimrock Road and use the parking lot north of the Pavilions.
3. Pets are not welcomed.
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Dressage Clinic
Date: Saturday April 29, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center Pavilion 1
Clinician: Dee Packard
Clinic coordinator: Kim Ballweg (608) 212-5191 [email protected]
Registration must be received via email by April 20, 2017. Auditors do not need to pre-register.
The purpose of this clinic is to help riders improve their dressage riding skills. Each rider will “Ride A Test” for the level
of test they will compete in. The horse and rider will ride the test and be judged by Dee. She will discuss the test results
with each rider, answer questions, and work on a few items. The rider will receive the score sheet with comments.
About the Clinician: A Wisconsin native, Dee Packard earned a BS in Equestrian Science at William Woods College in
Missouri. She spent the next 23 years in Colorado training, teaching and managing. She has worked with several breeds
in several disciplines including hunters, jumpers and reining horses. Her passion is dressage. In 2014 she completed the
requirements for the USDF Silver medal having earned the USDF Bronze in 2010. Her philosophy is helping riders
develop confidence and harmony with their horses and uses the classical principles of dressage to achieve this goal.
Dressage Tests (See the Horse & Pony Guidelines for descriptions):
Intro Level Test B (Walk-Trot)
Training Level Test 1
Training Level Test 2
First Level Test 1
Sessions are limited to 2 riders per session and will be combined by the Dressage Test level they wish to perform at the
clinic. Please review and know your test prior to the clinic. Unlimited auditors per session (auditors please remember to
check in).
**Please note the test the rider plans to use, and your 1st and 2nd choice for time. We may request a time change as we
want to coordinate both riders to use the same test during each time slot.
Sessions offered are below and limited to 2 riders per session
Session 1
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Session 2
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Session 3
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Session 4
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Session 5
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
This is a pre-registration clinic. Please have appropriate tack (hunt or dressage) and wear appropriate attire (breeches,
long boots, SEI helmet and appropriate fitting tops) for evaluation of equitation.
If you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the
clinic. You must also have a verbal or email confirmation from the clinic coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation,
double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your education hours.
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Dressage Clinic Registration Form
Date: Saturday April 29, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center Pavilion 1
Clinician: Dee Packard
Clinic coordinator: Kim Ballweg (608) 212-5191 [email protected]
Pre-Register by email no later than April 20, 2017 and include all of the following information: Auditors do not
need to pre-register.
Youth Name: ________________________ Grade as of Jan 1st: _______________
Youth Email: ________________________ Youth Phone: __________________
Street Address: ______________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________
Parents Name: _______________________ Phone Number: __________________
Parents Email: _______________________
*Additional information about your horse and/or your skills: ____________________________
Note your 1st and 2nd choice of Session:
Session 1: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Session 4: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Session 2: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Session 5: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Session 3: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Note Dressage Test rider plans to use:
Intro Level Test B (Walk-Trot)
Training Level Test 1
Training Level Test 2
First Level Test 1
Please have appropriate tack (hunt or dressage) and wear appropriate attire (breeches, long boots, SEI helmet
and appropriate fitting tops) for evaluation of equitation
Registration will be confirmed via email. If you have questions, please call Kim Ballweg at 608.212.5191.
Email registration to [email protected].
This is a pre-registration clinic. If you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator at
least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal or email confirmation from the clinic
coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from
your education hours.
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Showmanship Clinic
Sunday, April 30th, 2017
Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Dana Panella
Pre-register by email or mail no later than April 21st, 2017
Clinic coordinator: Heather Nelson 608-512-8375 [email protected]
The purpose of this clinic is to help handlers improve their Showmanship skills.
Emphasis will be on learning quarters, with additional tips for setting up your
horse, pivots, getting your horse to trot and more.
About the clinician: Dana has over 30+ years of experience in the horse industry, specializing in
the AQHA & APHA All Around Pleasure Horse - with clients showing on a local and national level.
She has 16 years of judging experience as a carded judge with WHC, WI State 4-H, POAC and WIHA
(2011 WSHC Judge of the Year). All of this makes her a well-rounded instructor. She teaches horse
owners how to communicate effectively with their horses.
This is a pre-registration clinic: If you need to cancel from the clinic, you must contact
the clinic coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must have
verbal confirmation from the clinic coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation,
double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your educational hours.
Auditors do not need to pre-register. For questions, contact Heather Nelson 608-5128375 or [email protected]
Sessions are limited to 20 horses per session as described by experience level:
9:00 – 10:30am Beginner/Intermediate skill level to include: younger or new members
who have limited or no experience in showmanship
10:45 – 11:45am Intermediate/Advanced skill level to include: older members who are
more experienced in showmanship
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Showmanship Clinic Registration Form
Pre-register by email or mail – forms must be postmarked no later than April 21st, 2017
Sunday, April 30th, 2017
Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Dana Panella
Clinic Coordinator: Heather Nelson 608-512-8375
Only one registration/rider per form (auditors do not need to pre-register).
Print 4-H member name:________________________________ Grade of Jan1st:_______________
Address:_______________________________City,State,Zip:_______________________________
Parent Phone:__________________________ParentEmail:________________________________
CIRCLE ONE SESSION BELOW:
9:00 – 10:30 Beginner/Intermediate skill level to include: younger or new members who have limited
or no experience in showmanship
10:45 – 11:45 Intermediate/Advanced skill level to include: older members who are more
experienced in showmanship
You will receive confirmation of the session you are scheduled for upon receipt of registration
Mail registration form to: Horse & Pony Clinic
c/o Heather Nelson
1635 County Rd. V
Columbus, Wi 53925
Email registration to: [email protected]
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Western Pleasure Clinic
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Dana Panella
Pre - register by completing the form which must be postmarked no later than
April 21, 2017, or emailed to Dee Ace at: [email protected]
Clinic coordinator: Dee Ace 608-576-7282
This is a pre-registration clinic: if you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator
at least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal confirmation back from the clinic
coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your
educational hours.
Clinician: Dana has over 30+ years experience in the horse industry, specializing in the AQHA &
APHA All Around Pleasure Horse - with clients showing on a local and national level. She has 16
years of judging experience as a carded judge with WHC, WI State 4-H, POAC and WIHA (2011
WSHC Judge of the Year). All of this makes her a well-rounded instructor. She teaches horse
owners how to communicate effectively with their horses.
Clinic Objective: The purpose of this clinic is to help participants practice skills to improve transitions,
cadence and balance for western pleasure as well as group rail work and individual patterns will be
utilized in this clinic.
Total of three sections offered with a limit of 12 riders per section.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Walk/Trot –younger or newer members who have limited or some experience
in walk/trot. Developing skills for balance, transitions and proper leads. Explain, discuss and
work on proper show ring etiquette.
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Beginner/Intermediate/Green Horse - Limited or some experience with walk,
trot, canter transitions and proper leads but still developing skills, or intermediate/advanced riders
that have novice/green horses. Review proper show ring etiquette.
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Advance - Advanced sill level to include riding a pattern at walk, trot, canter, using leg yields,
riding circles and 360 degree pivots. Review proper show ring etiquette.
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Western Pleasure Clinic Pre-registration Form
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Dana Panella
Pre – register:
 by mail - form must be postmarked no later than April 21, 2017
 by email to: [email protected]
Clinic coordinator: Dee Ace 608-576-7282
ONLY ONE REGISTRATION/RIDER PER FORM
(auditors do not need to pre-register but must sign in the day of the clinic)
Print 4-H member name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________
Contact Information: Parent or Guardian Names:______________________________________
Home#:_______________________________
What grade are you in? ___________
Cell#:_______________________________
How many years have you shown? ___________
CIRCLE ONE SESSION BELOW:
1:00 - 2:00 PM Walk/Trot –younger or newer members who have limited or some experience
in walk/ trot. Developing skills for balance, transitions and proper leads. Explain, discuss and work on
proper show ring etiquette.
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Beginner/Intermediate/Green Horse - Limited or some experience with walk,
trot, canter transitions and proper leads but still developing skills, or intermediate/advanced riders that have
novice/green horses. Review proper show ring etiquette.
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Advance - Advanced sill level to include riding a pattern at walk, trot, canter, using leg yields, riding
circles and 360 degree pivots. Review proper show ring etiquette.
________________________________________________________________
You will receive confirmation of the session you are scheduled in upon receipt of your registration.
If registering by mail, please send to:
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c/o Dee Ace
1219 County Road D
Oregon, WI 53575
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Hunt Clinic
Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Anita Franscali
Pre-register by mail no later than April 27, 2017
Clinic coordinator: Kathy Regenauer 608-516-7718
The purpose of this clinic is to help riders improve their hunt seat riding skills. Emphasis will be on using
proper use of hands, legs, and seat.
About the Clinician: Anita Franscali owns and operates Wingait Farms, a Morgan training barn located in
Mazomanie. Wingait Farms has produced and trained national and world champion Morgan horses since 1989.
Anita grew up with horses in Parkville, MO, competing with quarter and paint horses in 4-H shows and barrel
racing at local rodeos, where she was eventually crowned Rodeo Queen in 1979. After her rodeo career ended,
Anita began working with Morgan horses at Kohler Stables helping to train horses to become champions in the
show ring. Anita has years of experience working with a variety of horses and disciplines, from western to
saddle seat.
This is a pre-registration clinic: if you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic
coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal confirmation
from the clinic coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will
be deducted from your educational hours.
Auditors do not need to pre-register. For questions, contact Kathy Regenauer 608-516-7718
Sessions are limited to 12 riders per session as described by experience level:
9-10:00 AM Intermediate/Advanced
skill level to include: sitting & posting trot w/change of diagonals, extended trot, canter & counter canter,
riding w/out stirrups & hand gallop in two point
10:15 –11:15AM Advanced.
Perfect skill level – posting trot w/change of diagonals, extended trot, canter & counter canter, riding w/out
stirrups &hand gallop in two point, lead changes.
11:30AM -12:30PM Novice Walk/Trot/Canter/Beginner
Younger or newer members who have limited experience in walk trot and/or beginning canter transitions and
ring etiquette. Welcome intermediate/advanced riders that have novice/green horses.
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Hunt Clinic Registration Form
Date: Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Anita Franscali
Clinic Coordinator: Kathy Regenauer 608-516-7718
Pre-register by mail no later than April 27, 2017. Auditors do not need to pre-register.
Youth Name: ________________________________________ Grade as of Jan 1st: ______________
Street Address: ______________________City, State, Zip: __________________________________
Parents Name: _____________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________
Parents Email:_______________________________________________
Please select one session to attend (assigned session will be confirmed).
9-10:00 AM Intermediate/Advanced
skill level to include: sitting & posting trot w/change of diagonals, extended trot, canter & counter canter, riding
w/out stirrups & hand gallop in two point
10:15 –11:15AM Advanced.
Perfect skill level – posting trot w/change of diagonals, extended trot, canter & counter canter, riding w/out
stirrups &hand gallop in two point, lead changes.
11:30AM -12:30PM Novice Walk/Trot/Canter
Younger or newer members who have limited experience in walk trot and/or beginning canter transitions and
ring etiquette. Welcome intermediate/advanced riders that have novice/green horses.
1PM–2 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Some experience with walk trot canter transitions, understand diagonals and proper leads but still developing
skills; or intermediate/advanced riders that have novice/green horses.
This is a pre-registration clinic: If you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator at
least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal confirmation from the clinic
coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your
educational hours.
Registration will be confirmed via the phone number(s) listed below on this form. If you have questions, please
call Kathy Regenauer at 608-516-7718. Mail registration to 7598 Morril Rd, Mazomanie, WI 53560
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Trail Obstacle Clinic
May 13, 2017 at the Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Edie Brogan
Riders/handlers may only enter one session. Limited to 12 riders/handlers per session.
Pre-register by mail no later than May 3. 2017
Clinic coordinator: Scott Krupp 608-219-5180, [email protected]
Clinician: Edie grew up riding and acquired her first pony after months of begging when she was ten years old. He
taught her everything about “natural” riding. She got her first young horse, “Kiddo,” when she was twelve. He was a
wonderful Anglo-Arabian gelding who took her through the next 30+ years, including the formation of a mounted police
unit with the University of Wisconsin Police Department in 1988. Edie made the first physical arrest with the assistance of
an equine "partner" in the City of Madison in 1989 when she and Kiddo chased down a suspect who had escaped from
foot officers at a Badger Football Game. Edie continued to lead and administer the UW Mounted Police for over 18 years,
riding three different mounts. She became the first certified mounted police instructor in Wisconsin in 1996 and went on
to instruct mounted police and civilians in numerous clinics until her departure from law enforcement in 2006. Edie
founded the Wisconsin Mounted Police in the 1990's in an effort to develop State-wide standardized training and
cooperation between Wisconsin mounted units. She assisted in the formation of several other mounted units in Wisconsin
and in other out-of-State cities by sharing her policies, procedures, and professional training standards and advice. She
led the Wisconsin Mounted Police in demonstrations and clinics at the Midwest Horse Fair from 1994-2006. After 23
years of dedicated law enforcement service, Edie and her current mount "HotShot" left law enforcement for greener
pastures.
Trail in-hand obstacle session is for young horses and/or inexperienced handlers who need to develop confidence and
skill working through and around obstacles on the ground. Participants who have never worked through obstacles on the
ground with their animal should start in this session and not under saddle. Focus is to develop more confidence and skills
to improve forward, lateral and backing movements from the ground.
Beginner “Under Saddle” – horse/riders who have not shown in trail class before or are 1st or 2nd year project members
with no trail experience. Horse/riders will work on developing skills such as forward, lateral, and backing movements
through and around obstacles. The focus will be on improving confidence as a team while practicing common obstacles
such as a bridge, gate, over poles, backing through poles and other obstacles while under saddle. This session would be
appropriate for walk/trot participants.
Intermediate “Under Saddle” – horse/riders who have shown in trail before and who practice trail obstacles at home,
and/or placed pink or white at the fair should enter this session. Horse/riders should already be capable of forward, lateral,
and backing movements through and around obstacles.
Advanced “Under Saddle” – horse/riders who have shown in trail class before, and who regularly practice using trail
obstacles at home, and/or placed red or blue at the fair. Participants must already have mastered side passing, turn on
forehand & turn on the haunches. In this session participants will work on completing a pattern which requires more
difficult forward, lateral and backing movements through and around obstacles.
Session offered as follows:
8-930 Trail in hand
9:30-11 Beginner Trail (under saddle)
11-12:30 Intermediate Trail (under saddle)
LUNCH BREAK
1-2:30 Intermediate Trail (under saddle)
2:30-4:00 Advanced Trail (under saddle)
Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of registration.
Questions: call Scott Krupp 608-219-5180 [email protected]
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Trail Obstacle Clinic – May 13, 2017 – Alliant Center
Clinician: Edie Brogan
Pre-register by mail no later than May 3, 2017
Limited to 12 riders/handlers per session
March 2017
Riders/handlers may only enter one session:
Beginner – horse/riders who have not shown in trail class before or are 1 or 2 year project members with limited trail class
experience. Horse/riders will work on developing skills such as forward, lateral, and backing movements through and around
obstacles. The focus will be on improving confidence as a team while practicing common obstacles such as a bridge, gate, over poles,
backing through poles and other obstacles while under saddle. This session would be appropriate for walk/trot participants.
Intermediate – horse/riders who have shown in trail before and who practice trail obstacles at home. Horse/riders should already be
capable of forward, lateral, and backing movements through and around obstacles.
Advanced – horse/riders who have shown in trail class before, and who regularly practice using trail obstacles at home, and/or placed
red or blue at the fair. Participants in this session will work on completing a pattern which requires more difficult forward, lateral and
backing movements through and around obstacles.
Trail in-hand -- young horses and/or inexperienced handlers who need to develop confidence and skill working through and around
obstacles on the ground. Participants who have never worked through obstacles with their animal should start in this session and not
under saddle. Focus is to develop more confidence and skills to improve forward, lateral and backing movements from the ground.
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This is a pre-registration clinic: if you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator
at least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal confirmation from the clinic
coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your
educational hours.
Registration will be confirmed via the phone number(s) or email (preferred) listed below on this form. Questions call
Scott Krupp 608-219-5180 Mail registration to: H&P Trail Clinic, Scott Krupp, 5601 River Rd, Waunakee, WI 53597 or
[email protected]
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ONE REGISTRATION PER RIDER PER FORM
Auditors do not need to pre-register
Check one session below as your 1st choice (assigned session will be confirmed)
8-930 Trail in Hand
930-11 Beginner trail uner saddle
11-12:30 Intermediate Trail (under saddle)
LUNCH BREAK
1-2:30 Intermediate Trail (under saddle)
2:30-4:00 Advanced Trail (under saddle)
Print Name: _______________________________________________________
Street Address:__
Grade Level _______
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City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Home: ____________________________________________ Cell: ________________________
Email:________________________________________
Any additional comments about you want to share about you and/or your project
animal?_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Driving Clinic
Date: Sunday, May 14th, 2017 or Thursday, May 18th, 2017
Time: Sunday, May 14th 1 – 3pm or Thursday, May 18th 5 – 7pm
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Joan Harms has been a judge for the Wisconsin Horse Council since the first judges
meeting in 1979. She has been judging for a number of breed shows including Friesians, Andalusians
and Lusitanos, IBHA, POAC, AMHA, ASHA, CBC, GVHS, along with open and 4-H shows. Joan has
shown in many disciplines all of her life including pleasure driving and combined driving clinics. Joan
owns Copper Bit Ranch and not only teaches riding but also helps people and their horses how to
drive. She enjoys offering her services in clinics and seminars…”we need to continue teaching our
youth today to be better horsemen tomorrow.”
Clinic Objective: Joan will stress correct and safe putting too cart techniques, explain ring etiquette
including the salute, passing and changing direction and practice change of gaits (walk, slow trot,
working trot and extended trot). She will introduce drivers to correct safety protocols and how to
navigate an obstacle course.
Both sessions will start with ground driving before putting to cart for those who are interested in cart
driving.
Drivers are required to have an experienced adult or older youth accompany them in order to help
harness and put to cart. Both youth and groom must have an SEI approved helmet, boots with a heel
and long pants to enter the ring. Drivers in 8th grade and below are required to have an adult or older
youth ride in the cart unless their equine is 38in or less at the withers.
Questions? Please contact Heather Nelson, email [email protected], call or text to 608-5128375
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Line-Driving and in Cart Registration Form
Pre-register by email or mail – forms must be postmarked no later than May 7th, 2017
Dates: May 14th, 2017 1pm – 3pm
or May 18th, 2017 5pm – 7pm
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Joan Harms
Clinic Coordinator: Heather Nelson 608-512-8375 [email protected] or 1635 County rd. V
Columbus, WI 53925 - You will receive confirmation of the session you are scheduled for upon
receipt of registration
Only one registration/driver per form (auditors do not need to pre-register).
Print 4-H member name:______________________________ Grade as of Jan 1st:_______________
Address: __________________________City, State, Zip:___________________________________
Parent Name:______________________Parent Phone:____________________________________
Parent Email:______________________________________________________
CIRCLE ONE SESSION BELOW:
May 14th
May 18th
Both sessions will start with ground driving before putting to cart for those interested in cart driving.
Both hours are required for those youth intending to put to cart at Dane County Fair.
Please provide a bit of background info about you and your mini/pony/horse along with your goals for
Joan_____________________________________________________________________________
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March 2017
Perfect Mock Horseshow Clinic Practice Makes
Practice Makes Perfect – Mock Horseshow Clinic
Saturday, May 20, 2017 Time: 10 – 4 pm
Blue Sunday Stables, 3671 Windsor Road, Deforest, WI
Pre-registration to participate with a horse is required by phone to Vicki Snyder 608-444-4948 (limited trailer in space).
Auditors do not need to pre-register and should bring a lawn chair.
The purpose of this clinic is to learn and improve horsemanship skills in a hands-on mock show environment.
Participants do not have to wear show cloths but are expected to dress appropriately for the class (boots, long
pants or breeches & SEI helmet) and use proper tack. Each participant will receive specific feedback to focus
on for future skill building. Participants are also encouraged to ask questions in each class.
Class List:
1. Beginner Showmanship (English/Western)
2. Intermediate/Advanced Showmanship (English/Western)
3. Beginner/Novice English Equitation
4. Intermediate/Advanced English Equitation
5. Beginning/Novice Western Horsemanship
6. Intermediate/Advanced Western Horsemanship
7. Trail class (all levels)
Notes: Equitation & Horsemanship classes will focus on pattern work.
Beginner classes are for Walk/Trot and/or beginner walk/trot/canter participants
About the clinician: Barb Waters has been involved in the horse industry for more than 30 years. In 2010 she
was named “Horseperson of the Year” from the WI State Horse Council. She holds a Wisconsin Horse Council
judging certification and also a WI 4-H judges card. She has experience with many breeds and disciplines of
riding and especially enjoys working with 4-H youth.
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Horsemanship Help
Dates: Saturday, June 3, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Pat Fitzgerald
Clinic Coordinator: Judy Walker (608)219-4327 Pre-register by mail or email no later than May 1, 2017.
Auditors do not need to pre-register.
Clinician: Pat Fitzgerald has a profound love for horses. By drawing from her over 50 years of training
experience she is an all-around horse trainer who enjoys solving people's horse-related problems.
Pat says it best by saying it is her mission to helping people truly understand and enjoy their horses,
whether training for competition or fun at home. She has lots of experience working with children of all
ages
Clinic Objective: This clinic is for handlers and/or horses that have “limited” experience in the show
ring or with a young or inexperienced horse. Clinician will cover basic ground working skills, riding
skills, and working in group situations. Maximum participants per session desired will be 15
horse/riders.
Saturday, June 3, 2017: Clinic will be from 9am – 11am and be held on the grounds of the Alliant
Energy Center. Please have your horse tacked up and rider ready to go 10 minutes before the class
starts.
IMPORTANT: You will need to bring your current original coggins for your horse and a copy that will
be kept for our records.
This is a pre-registration clinic: if you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic
coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal confirmation
from the clinic coordinator. If you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will
be deducted from your educational hours.
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Horsemanship Help Clinic
Horsemanship Help: Jun 3, 2017. 9AM – 11AM This clinic is for handlers and/or horses that have limited
experience in the show ring. Clinician will cover basic ground working skills, riding skills, and working in group
situations. Maximum participants per session will be 15 horse/riders. Participants for all sessions are required to register
by 5-1-2017. Auditors are welcomed and not required to pre-register. See “The Fine Print” section of the Express for
proper attire.
Clinic Date:
Saturday June 3, 2017 @ Alliant Energy Center
Pre-registration is required. Deadline –by May 1st. You can also send by email at [email protected]
Mail to: Judy Walker
4577 CTH A
Oregon, WI 53575
1 or 2 older experienced youth are needed to pre-register to be assistants.
Auditors are welcome and will benefit. No pre-registration is required to audit.
4H Member’s Name______________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
City and Zip Code________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone:___________________________________________________
Evening Phone:______________________________________________________
Current grade in school:_______________
Parent’s Name:____________________________________________________
I would like to bring my horse to this clinic
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***2017 Coggins: Original and one copy is required the day of the clinic to participate***
Briefly describe what you would like to work on or learn at this clinic:
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I consider myself experienced with horses and would like to assist ____
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March 2017
Western Riding Clinic
Saturday, June 3, 2017
New Holland Pavilion 1 at Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Gary Gibson
Clinic Coordinator: Jolene Doerfer 608-220-9466 email [email protected]
Pre-register by mail or email no later than May 1, 2017
Limited to 10 riders/handlers per session
Clinician: For over 30 years Gary Gibson has been professionally training, showing, judging, and providing
lessons and clinics to clients and 4H groups in the Tri-State area. He started training part-time in the early 80's
and after leaving corporate America turned full-time in 1996. He has worked with various breeds of horses,
training them for the show pen or pleasure riding. He has trained and shown winners on the local and national
level in halter, pleasure and trail. In 2000, he and his wife, Lori, opened Gibson Training Center in Albany, WI.
Clinic Objectives:
 Beginner — horse/riders who have not shown in western riding class before or are first or second
year project members with limited western riding class experience. Horse/riders will work on developing
skills such as quality of gaits, simple lead changes at the lope, how the horse responds to the rider,
correct hand position, stopping, backing and other important techniques that judges look for in western
riding. You will be maneuvering through a pattern, around cones and over a ground pole.
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Intermediate/Advanced — horse/riders who have shown in western riding before and who practice
western riding at home. Horse/riders should be capable of simple and/or flying lead changes at the lope
in a pattern, and be able to maneuver around cones and over a ground pole without hesitation.
Horse/riders will work on developing skills such as quality of gaits, simple and flying lead changes at
the lope, how the horse responds to the rider, correct hand position, stopping, backing and other
important techniques that judges look for in western riding. Sessions offered as follows: Registration will
be confirmed upon receipt of registration.
Sessions offered as follows:
Intermediate/Advanced Western Riding 12:30 pm – 2:00pm
Beginner Western Riding- 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of registration.
If you have questions, please call Jolene Doerfer at 608/220-9466 or email: [email protected]
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Western Riding Registration
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Clinician: Gary Gibson
Clinic Coordinator: Jolene Doerfer 608-220-9466
email [email protected]
Pre-register by mail or email no later than May 1, 2017 Auditors do not need to preregister.
Limited to 10 riders/handlers per session
Youth Name: __________________________________ Grade as of Jan 1st:______________
County: _______________________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________City, State,Zip:________________________
Parents Name: ____________________________ Phone Number:______________________
Parents Email:______________________________________________________
Circle one session below as your 1 choice (assigned session will be confirmed)
Intermediate/Advanced 12:30 pm -2:00 pm
Beginner 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Clinic Objectives:
— horse/riders who have not shown in western riding class before or are 1st or 2" year
project members with limited western riding class experience. Horse/riders will work on developing
skills such as quality of gaits, simple lead changes at the lope, how the horse responds to the rider,
correct hand position, stopping, backing and other important techniques that judges look for in western
riding. You will be maneuvering through a pattern, around cones and over a ground pole.
Beginner
— horse/riders who have shown in western riding before and who practice
western riding at home. Horse/riders should be capable of simple and/or flying lead changes at the lope
in a pattern, and be able to maneuver around cones and over a ground pole without hesitation.
Horse/riders will work on developing skills such as quality of gaits, simple and flying lead changes at
the lope, how the horse responds to the rider, correct hand position, stopping, backing and other
important techniques that judges look for in western riding.
Intermediate/Advanced
This is a pre-registration clinic: If you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator at least 48
hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal confirmation from the clinic coordinator. If you do not get
this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your educational hours.
Registration will be confirmed via the phone number(s) listed below on this form. If you have questions, please call Jolene
Doerfer at 608/220-9466. Mail registration to: H&P Western Riding clinic, Jolene Doerfer, 6458 Whalen Rd, Verona, WI
53593. Email registration to: [email protected]
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March 2017
Groundwork to Saddle Clinic
Date: Sunday June 4, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center Pavilion 1
Clinician: Robert Goodland
Clinic coordinator: Kim Ballweg (608) 212-5191 [email protected]
Registration must be received via email by May 26, 2017. Auditors do not need to pre-register.
The purpose of this clinic is to help riders establish and improve horsemanship skills in a hands on clinic. Groundwork is
an important part of the relationship and partnership you build with your horse. Learning to communicate with your
horse is one of the keys to that partnership. Groundwork is the perfect place to begin the conversation that will build to
a greater understanding for horse and human. It allows the human to learn the body language, appropriate use of
energy and queues that will translate to the saddle and the horse can learn the appropriate response to pressure which
is also called respect. Wouldn’t it be great if the only things our horses didn’t do were the things they didn’t know how
to do? Groundwork is where the magic begins.
About the Clinician: Robert is a retired firefighter and paramedic from a career department in Wisconsin after 23 years
of service. He is a Parelli Professional and has taught and assisted with clinics across the country. Robert has held clinics
with several 4H groups in the State and believes the future of good horsemanship lies with the youth. Every year,
Robert spends time with senior instructors to continue learning the art of horsemanship for his horses, his students and
himself. With his open and inviting approach to teaching, Robert empowers his students to want to learn about their
horse and themselves.
Clinic Objective: Help riders improve the art of communication with their horse through groundwork. Activities will
include simulations, proper use of tools, and learning to use energy. Students will learn practical skills to protect their
space, how to teach connections with their horse and what that connection looks like. In the saddle students will learn
how to create relaxation in their horse, and simple skills to practice at home that can have profound effects in their
riding ability, safety and enjoyment for years to come. The goal is to have students leave with a better understanding of
how horses learn, how to be safe, and begin to create excellence all while maintaining their principles.
Two Sessions are offered, limited to 4 riders per session.
Session 1:
Session 2:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
This is a pre-registration clinic. Please have appropriate tack and wear appropriate attire (including SEI helmet). Halter
and lead line for groundwork as well as riding tack.
If you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the
clinic. You must also have a verbal or email confirmation from the clinic coordinator. If you do not get this
confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your education hours.
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Groundwork to Saddle Clinic Registration Form
Date: Sunday June 4, 2017
Location: Alliant Energy Center Pavilion 1
Clinician: Robert Goodland
Clinic coordinator: Kim Ballweg (608) 212-5191 [email protected]
Pre-Register by email no later than May 26, 2017 and include all of the following information:
Auditors do not need to pre-register.
Youth Name: ________________________ Grade as of Jan 1st: _______________
Youth Email: ________________________ Youth Phone: __________________
Street Address: ______________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________
Parents Name: _______________________ Phone Number: __________________
Parents Email: _______________________
*Additional information about your horse and/or your skills: ____________________________
Circle or note one session below:
Session 1
10:00 AM –12:00 PM
Session 2
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please have appropriate tack and wear appropriate attire (including SEI helmet). Halter and lead line for groundwork as
well as riding tack.
Registration will be confirmed via email. If you have questions, please call Kim Ballweg at 608.212.5191. Email
registration to [email protected].
This is a pre-registration clinic. If you need to cancel from the clinic you must contact the clinic coordinator at least 48
hours prior to the start of the clinic. You must also have a verbal or email confirmation from the clinic coordinator. If
you do not get this confirmation, double the hours you signed up for will be deducted from your education hours.
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