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The Ultimate Eventing Experience is series of 3 weekend training sessions with Clark
Montgomery designed to further your horsemanship knowledge and enhance your riding ability.

Intended for riders and horses competing at the novice level and above  the three 2½ day
sessions will focus on ways to be a more successful competitor while having fun, keeping your
horse healthy, and being safe.

Clark believes the foundation for successful riding rests on effective communication between
rider and horse. The Ultimate Eventing Experience will strengthen your riding foundation and
broaden your knowledge and skills beyond the normal clinic format.

Participants will learn a complete program for successful eventing through a combination of
riding, video review and group discussion. Each session will begin on Friday afternoon and
conclude on Sunday by 4pm. Between weekend sessions you will have homework assignments
to practice what you have learned and prepare for the next session. You will have access to
Clark for advice and questions about any problems you are having.



Clark is available to return to the United States to conduct two or three day clinics at a
location of your choice.  Clark will customize the clinic to meet the needs of your clients.  

He has conducted clinics in Texas, Colorado, Massachusetts and Virginia.  He has
served as a journeyman instructor for the O'Connor Event Team and taught at their
summer camps for the past four years.


Clark's instruction is a product of his learning. Beginning with a strong foundation in
dressage laid by Meg Flemming, a USDF certified instructor and L graduate, built upon
by World Equestrian Games team member Jim Graham known for his exceptional
teaching skills, and continuing development as an David and Karen O'Conner
journeyman instructor, Clark incorporates all he has learned from these exceptional
teachers and more to offer an extraordinary learning experience for his students.
Clark's goal is to simplify, not complicate
.

Jessica is also available to join Clark to teach at the clinic.  Jessica can share her
extensive knowledge in horsemanship and practical preparation for a three day event.  
Together, Clark and Jessica offer a winning combination for a unique educational
experience.
Special Features Include

Comprehensive learning experience
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Mini competition each Sunday at end of instructional sessions
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A custom DVD of your sessions with commentary from Clark
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Take-home extended learning assignments
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Session 1-Dressage

More important than ever and why
Accuracy and rhythm
Half halts-what, how and why
Turn out-braiding, grooming, quarter marks
Choosing the right bits and nosebands

Session 2-Cross Country

Galloping position-what, how and why
Galloping pace for each level
Different complexes-different techniques
Walking a course-strategy for success
Making time
Bitting and Studs
Hores care after cross country

Session 3-Show Jumping

Jumping round-why and how
Show jumping exercises that help cross country
Walking a course-stride for stride
Bitting again
Tougher than ever, why!
Win or lose, it’s up to you!
                        
General Topics

Communication with your horse and how horses learn
Ground work-when is it right for you and  your horse
Ease and simplicity
Pressure and release
Preferred equipment for each phase and why
Conditioning-preparing you and your horse for competition
Post competition care for your horse
When are you ready to move up
Preparing for a three day event
The future of eventing-what does it mean for you and your horse
Introducing the Ultimate
Event Experience
Montgomery
Equestrian