The Super Clinic Series hosted by Julie Winkel is five days of education for five different licenses. Participants will have the opportunity to fulfill all of their clinic requirements at one location. The clinics will include: Jumper Judge September 5, Hunter Breeding September 7, Jumper Course Design September 8, and Hunter Course Design September 9. There will be also be a symposium on the Training and Development of Young Horses on September 9, 10, and 11, presented by Julie Winkel, Geoff Teal, and Linda Allen. This will be a long weekend packed with information and opportunity for all those interested in the horse sport from the Young Horse perspective: from bringing on young horses from early work up to the competitive level. The clinics will offer opportunities for all participants and feature classroom sessions, practice judging, professional instruction, round table discussions, cocktail parties, and much more.
"I want to give other people the opportunity to learn what I learned through trial and error without going through all of that pain and suffering," laughed Winkel. "There is so much opportunity for learning and continuing education, which is a big thing for me since I am a student of the horse and I want to learn all aspects of it. I also have an internship program and have 12 interns that are here because they want to be professionals. This weekend will be an opportunity for them to listen in on these classes as well. I grew up without the ability of professional instruction or any guidelines for how to become a professional and make it in this business. I did it by the seat of the pants and worked may way up."
Winkel's Maplewood Stables, Inc. is located on 150 acres with 100 horses on the property where the clinics will be held, just ten minutes from the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby. The cocktail parties will also be held at Winkel's farm. "I'm all about parties, it makes it fun for everybody and part of going to these clinics is networking and making contacts and doing business with each other," said Winkel.
The renowned professional, will also be returning as a judge at the 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby. Winkel has judged numerous hunter derbies since their inception and most recently judged the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, in Lexington, KY. Winkel brings a multitude of experience to the judge's stand from her vast career as a professional in the business and years of judging experience.
"The Franktown Meadows Derby features a beautiful field and it really brings back what the hunters are all about: being in the field, fox hunting, galloping. I judged last year with George [Morris] and I was thrilled to be part of the first one," commented Winkel. "I know what to expect in the way of top-notch footing, the course, jumps and the highest level of competition. I am excited to be part of all of it again. I will be looking for horses that are brilliant in their style and their way of moving and that I would like to show. That is what gets me excited with judging, the beautiful horses."
For more information on the clinics or to learn more about Julie Winkel and Maplewood Stables, Inc. visit [email protected]. For more information about the licensing clinics and requirements to attend, go to www.USEF.org. For more information about the training and developing young horses symposium visit www.youngjumpers.com.
For more information about the 2011 $25,000 USHJA International Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby please visit www.fmhunterderby.com. For more information and questions please contact [email protected] or Lynne Garnett at (775) 722-4261.
The 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Fast Facts:
EVENT: The Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby is the only standalone hunter derby on the west coast. The Derby will be a member event of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby Series. This charitable event benefits ALS Nevada, a non-profit organization that aids those affected by ALS in Nevada.
WHAT: Over the course of three days, riders and spectators will enjoy a variety of exciting events that offer the highest quality judges, the best course designers, great food, multiple exhibits for all ages, and first class hospitality for two- and four-legged competitors alike.
WHERE: Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility is located 15 minutes south of Reno at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in historic Washoe Valley
Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility
4200 Old Highway 395
Carson City, NV 89704
WHEN: Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2011
DERBY MANAGER: Phil De Vita, Jr.
THE FACILITY:
Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility
Located on 41 acres of foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
Carson City, Nevada
61 12 x 12 Box Stalls with 12 x 24 Outdoor Runs
3 12 x 16 Box Stalls with 12 x 24 Outdoor Runs
Pasture Boarding
Individual Tack Lockers
Warm and Cold Water Wash Racks
15 Grass Turnouts
125 x 225 Indoor Arena
125 x 215 Outdoor Jumping Arena
125 x 100 Small Arena
Dressage Court and Adjacent Warm-Up Area
Bridle Path and Extensive Trails within Minutes
24-Hour Security with Gated Entrance