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Clinics

Holly enjoys working with riders in all levels and disciplines including hunter, equitation, jumper and basic dressage.

Clinic Schedule and Fees
	Two days of three groups. (Groups or privates and semi-privates.)	Expenses: travel, hotel and meals. If driving, 35 cents per mile.
	Each session 1 1/2 hours with a 15 minute break between sessions.	A deposit of $500 is required to secure the dates.
	Lunch break 1 hour.	All Moneys to be paid by clinic organizer.
	Clinic fee:Minimum: $125.00 per rider, per day, with a guarantee of $1,000 per day.	People interested in hosting a clinic can get assistance from the USHJA. www.ushja.org
	The two days will be progressive; therefore the riders are encouraged to ride both days.

"I strongly believe in the adage that form follows function.," Holly explains. "Therefore the first thing I discuss in my clinics is basic position. Without a solid base of support a rider will not only be out of balance but also will be unable to influence her or his horse in a positive way and will be giving mixed singles. The rider with a solid base of support will be able to use their aids independently. Therefore I review each rider's position before we even begin. At the same time I check the tack, as well as polo wraps or boots for correctness.

"My purpose is to give the riders the tools to be more proficient and confident, which is the subject of my book, 'Build Confidence Over Fences'.

"On the first day we work on exercises to strengthen or confirm each rider's position on the flat, doing longitudinal work consisting of upward and downward transitions as well as lengthening and shortening. Riders are also coached in lateral work, consisting of bending exercises, based on each rider's level of experience. Riders work on "shoulder-in" and "shoulder-out" during these exercises.

Holly
Hugo-Vidal

"Riders will then move through a set of gymnastics, starting with a cross rail 18 feet to a vertical, 21 feet to an oxer. This is followed with a session working with single jumps, concentrating on rhythm, tracking and each rider's position. Instruction on flying changes follows with the use of several exercises that have proven extremely beneficial. (I devote an entire chapter in my book to flying changes.)

"On the second day I review the riders' positions and then we go on to jump single fences and lines, incorporating the flat work absorbed the day before.

"My approach, although honest, is positive. I like to add to a rider's knowledge without making too many changes or being too critical. If a rider goes away feeling that she has learned something and that she had a good time, I feel that my clinic was a success.

Participants in Holly Hugo-Vidal's popular clinics have the added opportunity to learn from her newest book: "Hints From Holly".

	.................Hints from Holly Includes
	Tips on the importance of turnout
	Tips at the in-gate
	Discussion on which comes first - horse or rider?
	The rider's build versus talent?
	Information - can you have too much?
	Help with "the rules of horsemanship"
	Attractive photographs
	And more.

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