Archive for February, 2011

Karen Dixon Training at Clonshire Equestrian

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Karen Dixon Training Clinics at Clonshire Equestrian Centre

Having first represented her country at the age of 17, former Olympic event rider Karen Dixon’s eventing success has been nonstop since she was crowned Junior European Champion in 1982 on Running Bear. One of the all time eventing greats, Karen has started more than 50 four star events and has won an array of medals including silver at the Soul Olympics and individual bronze and team gold at the World Equestrian Games in Holland.

These days Karen concentrates on teaching up-and–coming riders and training young event horses.

This will be Karen’s second visit to Clonshire in the capacity of trainer and her clinics here last year were a great success.

Clinics will held over the Easter period and will cost €100 per person as part of a small group. All groups will be graded according to goals and ability.

If you are interested in taking part in these clinics please contact tess@clonshire.com

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BHS Training and Exams Spring/Summer 2011

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

We are holding BHS Stage1,2,3 and PTT exams the week of May 16th next. There will be Riding & Road Safety on the week of May 9th.

There will be a training course for those wishing to take their BHS Stage 1 and 2 exams starting on March 23rd. This will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm and will cost €300.00 for the six week course.

On Wednesday May 4th there will be riding and road safety training which will cost €50 for the one evening course.

There will be training for stage 3 and the PTT as well as PTT practice available.

For further information on any of the above, please contact tess@clonsire.com or call Tess on 061 396770

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Mid Term Break Camps

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

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Day Camp 9.45am arrive leave your bags in the break room and head down to the stables. You will have three riding lessons during the day plus stable management and practical training.

Mini Camp 9.45am arrive leave your bags in the break room and head down to the stables. You will have two riding lessons during the morning with some stable management training.

For older riders (14 years upwards) we will be working towards your BHS Riding School Certificate of Competence. Each participating candidate will be assessed at the end of the week and certificate applied for to the BHS (British Horse Society).

Parents who due to work commitments need to drop off or collect children outside of these times can be facilitated. Please contact the office to make arrangements.

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Spring Showjumping League

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Our Spring Showjumping League

Starts Sunday Next February 6th

This is suitable for all levels of rider.

Micro This is the easiest one and a great starter class

Mini A bit bigger – but still easy

Midi For improvers

Maxi The big one!

All you have to do is when you arrive is call to the office and make your entry, head out to the stables for your mount, warm up and watch the numbers for your turn to jump the course. There will be lots of people around to help you and its great fun.

Entries cost €10. Classes start at 11am with the micro

For further information contact the office on (061)396770

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