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A Guide to Riding and Competing at Copper Meadows...
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TRAINERS
Copper Meadows is a training facility, every rider must be under
the supervision of a trainer.
We have two excellent trainers on site:
Jennifer Wooten with Trinity Farms 805-588-7600
Sarah Vandenberg with Briarwood Riding School contact Nancy
at 619-685-7531
Both trainers offer lessons for those who own their own horses and
both have lesson horses for those needing mounts. The trainers operate
their own lesson programs and must be contacted separately to schedule
lessons.
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Off site trainers can teach at Copper Meadows with one or more of
the criteria below:
Each trainer must have a certificate of Insurance including Copper
Meadows as an additionally insured
Be a current member in good standing with USEA and USEF.
With a show record that can be accessed via the web-site at USEA
A graduate of the ICP program at least completing a level 2 status
A graduate “A” Pony Clubber
Check with Carolyn at 760-788-7702 for more information or to clarify
new eligibility rules.
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- CLINICS
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are several clinics scheduled throughout the year. These are opportunities
to expand your riding experiences and to learn. Everyone is welcome
at any level to these clinics.
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Cross-Country clinics: these are group lessons at
a reduced rate to give riders and horses experience out on the cross-country
field. Call to make a reservation: 760-788-7702
Balanced Riding Clinics: These clinics combine stadium
and cross-country riding and are taught by Jennifer Wooten contact
Jennifer at 805-588-4600
Briarwood Riding Clinics: These clinics combine stadium
and cross-country riding and are taught by Sarah Vandenberg contact
Nancy at 619-685-7531
Brian Sabo Clinics: These are private lessons given
by Brian Sabo contact Nancy at 619-685-7531
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- FULL
PHASE ONE- DAY SHOWS
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full phase shows are just that, they include all three phases of Eventing,
Dressage, Stadium jumping and Cross-Country jumping for a combined
score. This format is geared for improving skills working on problems,
moving a horse and rider pair up a level, and introducing the new
horse or new rider to the sport of Eventing. We offer the Elementary
level for the beginner rider or young horse. This level offers all
obsticals under two feet. Other divisions offered are Beginner Novice,
Novice, Training and Preliminary. (preliminary riders must call to
inform C.M. of their wish to compete, otherwise we will not include
this level)
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enter a Full Phase One-Day Show:
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the web-site for up to date information such as rain delays
etc…
No pre registration needed.
Office opens at 7:00 a.m. day of the show. And all rides are
first come first served
All levels can compete at the same time
Dressage is the first phase of the competition and the first
ride in the dressage ring begins at 8:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm,
you must sign up for a dressage ride time. These are scheduled 8 minutes
apart. Be on time to your scheduled ride time, if you miss your dressage
ride there is no guarantee that we will be able to reschedule the
ride!
Stadium arena opens at 10:00 am and closes at 3:30 pm, and is run
on the “Open Gate” format
Open gate format: check in with the ring steward
when you are ready to ride your stadium round and they will schedule
your ride. It is up to the rider to ride their round within the time
the ring is open 10-3:30
The format of this show is designed to use your stadium round
as your warm up for Cross-Country.
Cross Country is also run on an open gate format
Cross-Country course opens from 10:30 to 4:00
It is up to the rider to complete their ride within the allotted time
frame.
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lowest number of penalty point wins each division. Prizes for 1st
place and ribbons to 4th place. All prizes and ribbons awarded after
the last ride of the day. We reserve the right to condense the open
gate times depending on number of riders, please pay attention to
announcements. All prizes and ribbons must be picked up on the day
of the show, we will not hold prizes and or ribbons or mail them.
All divisions must have at least 3 riders in them to be awarded
prizes or ribbons.
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- HUNTER-
JUMPER SERIES
- This
is a new addition to Copper Meadows show series. We are offering a
Hunter ring and a Jumper ring. Please check the class lists for times
and classes offered. We are very excited to have a Mini Grand Prix
for prize money!
- Hunter
Jumper shows need no pre-registration
Office opens and 7:00 the day of the show
All classes run on an “open gate” format
Open Gate Format: classes are given a time that the
ring is open. Ex: 8:00-9:00 the rider is responsible to complete their
ride with in that allotted time frame. Be aware that if everyone waits
until 8:50 to ride their round the ring will still close at 9:00 and
you may not be able to complete your round in the time allotted. Don’t
wait until the end!
Each class will be given prizes for 1st and ribbons to 4th place at
the end of each class. Ribbons and prizes will be at the show office
1 hour after class has ended.
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- JACK
POT EVENT SHOW
- Another
new addition to the calendar for 2008! We are trying to encourage
other disciplines to join us here at Copper Meadows. These fun day
shows will have a gamblers choice jumping arena for ½ the entry
fee prize money! And a western discipline ring, that will change with
each show. We hope to have trail riding, barrel racing, and other
classes to bring English and Western riders together for a day of
fun.
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- WEDNESDAY
GROUP LESSONS
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group lesson for all riders of all levels to come to Copper Meadows
and learn exactly what we do here…
These lessons are held each Wednesday evening from 4:30 to 5:30
- Every
rider must wear a helmet
Lessons offered at a reduced rate of $25.00 with trainers
reducing their fees and Copper Meadows waiving their trailer on fee
of $15.00 to encourage people to join us.
Call if you are a new student to join us 760-788-7702
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