Calendar of Events
Wavertree Hall will be posting open schooling days for the public for 2009. Stay tuned for details....
2009 CLINIC & SHOW SERIES
JUMPER DERBY AND DRESSAGE SHOW:
Sunday July 5th
STARTER HORSE TRIALS AND DRESSAGE SHOW:
Saturday September 5th
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Congratulations to Lillie and Red at Brookhill CT on their First Place win in the Novice Division!
Congratulations to Aly and Daisy at Lexington!
Upcoming Events
BEGINNER SERIES:
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Natural Horsemanship Clinic: Problems? Dangerous Situations? Get it fixed now! Check back for more info!!! This one is going to be entertaining!!
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Desensitizing Clinics in the Indoor Arena: Bring your horse and Play all Day! Balloons, Tarps, Baby Carriages, Tire walk, CarWash, Applause CD....lots of distractions for your horse to get used to! Do it now while it's cold out - and be ready for "anything" when show season starts!!!
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Dressage Clinic: How to improve your test scores: Guaranteed to improve your score or your money back!!!
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Show Jumping: Don't drop a rail and lose the Event - Hands on how Dressage & Grids prepare you for your Clear Round!!! And: How to Get the Correct Distance to your Fences Every Time!!
Our first STARTER HORSE TRIALS, COMBINED TEST & DRESSAGE SHOW on Sept. 7th 2008 was a wonderful success! Mark your calendar for the 2009 Show Series!!
Storm "Hanna" rained Saturday, which softened the ground just enough to create absolutely perfect footing for the event. The sun was shining and everyone enjoyed the facility!
We would like to thank all the
riders for participating and we're looking forward to many more
shows as we continue to expand our courses!!
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Ongoing Clinics at Wavertree Hall:
Pati Pierucci Dressage Clinics
Pati has extensively trained
with Robert Dover, Kathy Connelly, Betsy Steiner, and Martin Schaudt - gold
medalist and world title holder for highest score in GP Special.
Her accomplishments include:
- Long listed for Olympic Selection Trials
-BCM World Grand Prix rankings: 45th in the world, 12th in the USA
-Most outstanding FEI rider, Scored a perfect “10” in Piaffe
-Numerous Local and National Dressage Titles
Pati is also specialist in nutrition and all horse management and
care. She previously was in charge of operations for Hampton Green
Farms located in Wellington Florida and Michigan. She is now
representing Far-A-Field Acres in Ruckersville, VA. Holsteiner
Breeding and Sales, as well as her own Teaching and Training: See
more about Pati at "Pieurccidressage.com"
Price: $100/hr. session
$65/hr. for under 18 y.o.
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**Cross Country
Open Schooling Day - Next one To Be Determined.....stay tuned!**
9AM-2PM: $35/horse. Complete use of facility including Full Dressage
Court, Indoor, SJ Arena, XC Course, and RoundPen/JumpChute:
The format for Open facility Schooling is as
follows:
Between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, schooling of individual
fences and the other facility areas will be available.
XC Fences include from Advanced Green through Novice, with a limited
number of Training/Preliminary. No water at this time.
May enter schooling day upon arrival, .
1. Entries: $35.00. Draw checks to VHT - Wavertree Hall. Pre-entries
cut down on pre-start work, post entries welcome.
2. Protective headgear must be worn when mounted, including
instructors. Medical armbands and safety vest protective headgear,
with harness secured, meeting standards imposed by current U.S.
Equestrian Rules for Eventing must be worn by all who jump xc.
3. All riding must be supervised by a parent or coach of legal age
and so stated on entry form. All participants must be accompanied by
a grounds person– you will not be allowed on the course without one.
Instructors/guardians who are mounted do not count as a grounds
person.
4. Release forms: All riders and Instructors participating in the
program must sign the WH Release form, made available upon arrival.
All participants must show valid current coggins test upon arrival –
do not leave at home – or you will not be allowed on course!!!
5. You must also be appropriately dressed in boots, breeches and
ASTM Headgear, a Body Protecting vest, and a Medical Armband.
6. Management has the right to cancel in the event of inclement
weather, with full refund. Contact number to call on morning of the
17th if weather is questionable: 434-284-1957 .
7. Absolutely no dogs or motorized vehicles allowed, no exceptions!
8. Water available on grounds. Please be respectful and clean up
after yourselves/your trailers.
9. No concessions will be served.
10. Facilities can be found in the barn
Mail pre-entries: Wavertree Hall Equestrian Center, 1100 Kingsway
Road, Afton, VA 22920.
email to : VHT @ cfw.com or call 540 348 1152 with questions.
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Ongoing:
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Dressage Clinic
with
Mike Schaffer
Mike’s goal is to make dressage understandable, accessible and
enjoyable for you and your horse. His system of starting and
re-schooling horses begins with work from the ground and progresses
up the levels and through the movements. His emphasis is on always
keeping the horse moving gently forward into your hands.
He bases his training methods on four principles:
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The horse has to be softened from front to back
before he can be ridden forward from back to front.
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The horse has to be supple before he can be
straight.
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The horse has to stretch correctly before he can
collect properly.
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The horse has to understand what you want before
you can make him do what you want.
Wavertree Hall EQUESTRIAN CENTER
1100 Kingsway Road, Afton, Va. 22920
Phone: 434-284-1957
Email: eileen@wavertreehall.com
$85 for 50 minute private session. Auditing is
free.
Payment must be recieved in full with registration to hold a spot.
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Ongoing:
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ROBERT ZANDVOORT
DRESSAGE CLINICS
Saturday
July 19th– Wavertree Hall Equestrian Center
$120/45 minute session – Auditors welcome free
Robert Zandvoort, of Holland, was trained by Elisabeth Flögel (also
the trainer of Anne-Marie Keizer with Amon) who was educated by the
famous Mr. Aloïs Podhasky from the riding school of Vienna.
He also was instructed by Arie Schram and gathered a lot of
experience regarding dressage riding and education in several
stables in Germany, France, England and of course Holland.
Robert has over thirty-five years of experience in the horse
industry; selling horses such as Aktion (Gyula Dallos); Pascal (Dr.
Reiner Klimke); Dukaat (Hans Staub); Rigoletto (Mauro Roman); and
many others. He is also a trainer and clinician of many Prix St.
George and Grand Prix riders.
His wife, Suzie Dunkley, was trained on a daily basis for two years,
by Johan Hinneman in Germany, before she stabled her horses with
Anky van Grunsven and Sjef Janssen where she continued her daily
training for 11 years. Suzie Dunkley represented Bermuda at both the
Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic Games, and also participated at the
World Championships at Den Haag and Rome.
The success of Robert Zandvoort’s training and training method is
proven by the results of the riders in the list, who went to Prix
St. George and Grand Prix level:
NL Hanneke Ariëns with Sammartini -2nd level to Prix St. George
NL Kim Le Duc with Donner -3rd level to Prix St. George
NL Margot Timmermans with several horses -up to Prix St. George
NL Jaap v/d Huy with Juultje -2nd level up to Prix St. George
Antigua Emily Ward with Vallon -up to Grand Prix
USA Elisabeth Lewis with Donnerhal -Champion Prix St. George, VA
USA Tigger Montague -Reserve Champion Prix St. George
BEL David Engelen -up to Prix St. George
BEL Danny Buron -up to Prix St. George
Robert’s Website: http://www.rlz.be
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Recent Events
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Jumper Derby & Dressage Show: July 5, 2008
Jump Warmup Ring Dressage Arena
Dressage Ride Training Level Jump on course
XC Start
Ready to go Advanced Green Course
Vendors & Food On course!!
The First Wavertree Hall Jumper Derby and Dressage Show was a raving success!!! Over 40 riders tackled the various courses after their dressage tests, and did a fabulous job negotiating Brian Ross' twisty course design. The footing was perfect (despite a brief shower!) and the sun was shining! A big thank you to all the riders and Brian and Penny Ross from Virginia Horse Trials who did a fantastic job running this perfect show! Everyone wants to know when the next one will be! Stay tuned!!!
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Pati Pierucci Clinic: June 2nd, 2008
Pati taught a variety of horse at all levels from beginners through FEI movements. All the riders enjoyed the experience of Pati's keen eye, specific exercises to fix horse's movements and make them flow smoother, and engaged the rider's in building their straightness and position in riding correctly. The auditors particularly learned much by just watching the direction and change in each ride. Brilliant. Pati will return July 23rd.
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Robert Zandvoort Clinic: May 31, 2008
Robert taught several different level riders and horses throughout the day, with clear warm weather in the outdoor dressage court. His expert guidance reflects in the fantastic results in both the horse and rider's way of going. What wonderful movements these horses could accomplish!!! Breath-taking!!! Next clinic: July 19th- don't miss it!!
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4-H District Horse Show: May 4th, 2008
What a glorious day for a show!! Sixty entries participated in the District 4-H Show to qualify for the State Finals in September in Lexington, Va.
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Mike Schaffer Clinic: April 4-6, 2008
Mike gave a detailed demonstration Friday evening with ground work and on-line work for suppling horses and training the horse cognatively. Saturday and Sunday were two full days of training and riding with all levels and breeds of horses. We plan on having Mike back on a regular basis, stay tuned for dates! Mike also has a new book going into Publication - you can read the first several chapters on his website: www.mikeschaffer.com
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Brian Ross Fix a Test Series! March 18th & 24th, 2008
Brian Ross, S Dressage Judge and International Eventing Dressage Judge and TD, taught two full days of extensive Dressage with riders and horses of all levels. As a bonus, wine & cheese and snacks were served making it a wonderful experience for all involved. Thanks again to Penny and Brian of www.vahorsetrials.com!
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Sallie Spenard Clinics! Feb and March, 2008
Sallie did a fantastic job teaching an array of students from Intro through Second Level. Her expertise in training each horse individually and choosing specific excercises for each horse and rider pair made huge improvements to the overall performance. We will continue to have Sallie back on a regular basis!!!
Grand Prix Rider
SALLIE SPENARD - DRESSAGE CLINIC
2007
GAIG Finals
Sallie started in eventing and trained with Denny Emerson, Lendon Grey, and Sallie Swift. She competed in the North American Young Riders in 1980 and placed 4th individually. Sallie bought Chamberlain as a four year old to event him, which he was not so fond of. He is an eighteen year old Trakhener that she trained to Grand Prix. In dressage, Sallie has trained with Libby Anderson, Bert Rutten (Dutch Olympic Dressage Coach Atlanta Olympics), Arthur Kottas (head of the Spanish Riding School), and is currently clinicing regularly with Jim Koford, Lars Petersen, and Conrad Schumacher. Chamberlain and Sallie have numerous CDI's at the Grand Prix level which puts them on the World Ranking list. In 2006 they won the BLM Championships for Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle, also the State High Score for Grand Prix, they were the first winners of the Barbara Silverman Award (for freestyles). In 2007 Sallie and Chamberlain were Reserve Champions at the GAIG Regional Finals for Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle (we were second to George Williams both times). Sallie also has a 7 year old Dutch Cross that she has trained up to Prix St. George, and a three year old Oldenburg who will start this Spring.
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Halloween Barn Party! October 29th, 2007
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American Eventing Championships, Chicago Sept 12-16, 2007:
Eileen coaching Kelly Daniels from North Carolina in the Novice Jr./Young Rider Division at the Championships at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois.
"This was a wonderful facility and a very well run
event, we're looking forward to returning with lots more horses next
year!"
Kelly
on Rom Cross-Country
Clark
Montgomery at the Intermediate water drop.
Karen
O'Connor and Darren Chiachia holding the ICP Course Walk (fun and
informative!!!)
Becky
Holder on Courageous Comet
John Williams up the Steps!
Water Complex from the drop
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United States Eventing Association Instructor Certification Program - Certification Testing in Ohio! August 13 & 14, 2007
Eileen participating in the ICP Testing for Level II (Preliminary Level including CIC*, CCI*).
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Congratulations! to Lorraie and her 6 yr. old Peruvian Paso "Rico". Venturing into their first horse show, an A rated East Coast division for Peruvians at Lexington, Virginia, they did not know what to expect from their humble tries to grasp the Peruvian style of equitation and very different tack...They came home with 6 ribbons in Performance Classes!
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Wavertree Hall Picnic! July 14, 2007
Welcome boarders, staff, neighbors and friends! The Gladdens hosted a wonderful party for the friends and families of Wavertree Hall. Blue Ridge Caterers did a super job with the food and setup, and everyone had a fabulous time!! Thank you Sally and Joe!!
- "USEA ICP Workshop-Teaching of Dressage
Levels I, II"
June 19-20, 2007
US Eventing Association Instructor Certification Program taught by Phyllis Dawson.
This outstanding Clinic was better than expected with Phyllis Dawson teaching Dressage and the Elements of the Training Scale. Fifteen riders in two days filled the dressage arenas; from Intro through Fourth Level everyone involved immediately saw huge improvements and fast results. The Candidate Instructors all taught three riders each using various techniques, exercises, and tools to create improvements in gait, rhythm, connection, and throughness with each pair.
- Summer Eventing Camp 2007
July 9-13, 2007
This one-week camp is geared for first time Eventers, and anyone interested in trying sport of Eventing! > More
Last Year's "Event Week 2006" was a brilliant success! This Year's Was Even Better!Our "Event Week 2007" Students participated in Non-Stop Riding and Lectures preparing them for the sport of Eventing!
The "Cross
Country Day" was spent schooling at Plain Dealing Farm in Scottsville,
VA. It gave the students the opportunity to go to a different venue
where the horses have never been and tackle the difficult questions the
fences and course asked. Everyone enjoyed the Water Complex the Best!!!
- "ALL EQUESTRIAN DAYS" -
July 17-19, 2007
Sponsored by BAMA Works and Spirit 4-H Club!
A very unique engagement of Clinicians came together to demonstrate the Various Disciplines of Horse Sport and Equestrian Diversity. It was a wonderful way to open up people's eyes to different venues of the Equestrian World that perhaps you have not yet discovered!
- Gail Todtler: The Horse as a Teacher
- Catherine Sutton: Dressage, the Mysteries Unraveled!
- Eileen Kenney: Parelli Natural Horsemanship
- Louise Goodling: Balanced Riding
- Anne Beauteau: Natural Hoof Care and Trimming
- Lhanso Ma: Equi-Grace
- Kevin Freed: Building Confidence in the Horse and Rider
- Robin Wood: Hunt Seat
- Lorraie Marks: The Peruvian Paso Fino
- Sam Weiland: Therapeutic Riding
It was a very well received and crowd-pleasing affair!!! So much information was given and exchanged, everyone that attended and participated left with a much better appreciation for all that the Horse gives us!!!!
Because this Event was such a Success, we plan on having another as soon as possible!!! Thank you Kathleen Garcia and Spirit 4-H for all of your effort in organizing a wonderful Event!!!
- "Back to the Center for the
Equestrian"
Jennifer Clark - March 3, 2007
A fascinating and eye-opening lecture on energy, auras, and color in equine and humans and how they relate.
2006 Highlights
- "Evan Almighty"
Wavertree Hall was pleased to house the "Stars" while they were filming the feature film, Evan Almighty, which is opened nationwide June 22nd. Don't miss it! > More