NSW
AMATEUR DIVISION CLINIC
A huge group of enthusiastic participants
The AQHA Amateur Division NSW
clinic provided an informative and
experiential learning opportunity
incorporating multi-media,
competition strategies, training
programmes, pattern literacy and
sports psychology all rolled into fun!
“Welcome to Ride the Pattern” were
the words that opened the clinic
conducted by Pauline Stuart-Fox
and Kate Elliott, both extremely
successful trainers and Accredited
Professional Horsemen.
Hosted by the Amateur Division
delegate, Carla Cox. The inspirational
Clinicians discussed the importance
of communication, both horse and
rider. The riders responsibility are
fitness, posture, riding position
and importantly, knowledge and
application of aids. The horse’s
responsibility is to respond to the
aids. The greatest emphasis was on
the rider.
The principles of horse and rider
communication were applied to
Showmanship, Trail, Horsemanship,
Ranch Riding and Western Riding.
The first success was measured
in reaching 2000 steps on
participants iPhone Health App in
the Showmanship Section; entitling
a delicious cupcake made by Fiona
O’Neill a member of SQHA.
The success of the Afternoon clinic
could easily be measured in the
production of a +1 lead change at the
completion of the Western Riding
Section. Success extended across all
24 riders, completing their first ever
lines of a WR pattern.
The day
concluded
with a referral
back to the
individual ‘goal
stickers’ placed
on the arena rail
at the beginning
of the clinic.
Each and every
individual goal
was successfully
achieved, in a fun, supportive and
engaging atmosphere. Resulting
in new friendships and increased
confidence. The day finished with
a selfie face competition , and an
information and product pack kindly
supplied by AmQHA, Dingdangdoo
Ranch, Horseland Richmond, Pauline
Stuart-Fox and Rodan & Fields.
Thank you AQHA Amateur Division
for implementing the Free Clinic to
the NSW Amateurs.
Be sure to attend the Amateur
Division clinic in your State ....
it’s your Time!
Theory on body posture
January • February • 2018 • The Australian Quarter Horse Magazine • Page 19