For all disciplines of horsemanship, mastery is the journey of a lifetime. For the Arizona Dressage Association, education is the key to the destination!
January 10-12 at 8:00 AM at Horseshoe Springs
28635 N. 53rd St., Cave Creek AZ. 85331
Rider application deadline is December 22, 2024
Auditor application deadline is December 31, 2024
EVERY NEW BEGINNING COMES FROM SOME OTHER BEGINNING’S END!
The finale of Core Transformation comes in the form of the iconic Hilda Gurney, as she “puts it all together”!
There aren’t enough accolades to truly describe what this incredible woman has done for the sport of Dressage. Olympian, prolific trainer of Grand Prix Dressage horses, and, yes, even writing the tests that we compete in, Hilda has literally done it all!
Hilda will take the concepts learned in Symposiums 1 and 2, and, with a judges eye and a view from the judges box performed through the levels. How the rider impacts the performance of the horse, and how the performance of the horse impacts the rider will be the theme of this 3 day event. Ride with Hilda, or simply audit this fantastic opportunity to learn from an icon. What within Core Transformation worked? What areas need more work? These questions and more, will be answered by Hilda and experienced by all who attend.
January 10th is reserved for Professionals and January 11-12th will be reserved for Amateurs and Junior/Young Riders.
AUDITORS
ADA members will be charged $25/day or $60 for all three days and will include lunch. Non Members will be charged $40/day and will include lunch.
RIDER CRITERIA
Membership
Preference will be given to current Arizona GMO members.
Application and Video
Riders must submit an online application and riding video on or before the deadline of November 30. The video must show the applicant riding all three gaits (including rising and sitting trot) at at the level they are currently schooling, on the specific horse he or she applied with, no longer than 5 minutes. Videos should be recorded from the end of the arena at A or C and the rider must not be too far away from the camera. If the selection committee cannot clearly see the horse and rider, the video will not be accepted. Upload video to YouTube.com and provide the link for viewing. Do not submit a cell phone video.
Applications submitted after the published deadline will not be accepted.
Rider registration for January 10th is $200 for ADA Members, $225 for Non ADA Members. This includes one day of lessons, auditing and lunch. Stabling is NOT included.
Rider registration for January 11-12 is $400 for ADA Members, $425 for Non ADA Members. This includes two days of lessons, auditing and lunch. Stabling is NOT included.
Riders will be notified approximately 2 weeks after the application deadline. If selected to ride in the clinic, you will be notified via email and the balance will be due within 48 hours of notification. If payment isn’t received within 48 hours of notification, the next person on the wait list will be notified.
Format and Schedule
The format will consist of 10 riders on Friday, and 9 riders on Saturday and Sunday. The format will consist of one horse and rider presented at each level in 45-minute blocks each day. Clinic hours are generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with a break for lunch and usually two short breaks.
Riders will be chosen in accordance to ADA’s Rider Selection Rules as well as their participation in the Symposium Series.
Riders should be comfortable being instructed in front of a large audience. If not selected to ride, applicants are strongly encouraged to audit, but please do not send in auditor registrations until you have been informed that you have not been selected to ride
Cancellations and Refunds
Riders who must cancel after selections have been made will receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, only if a replacement rider can be found by ADA. If no replacement is available, the rider will not receive a refund. If a rider must cancel due to medical or veterinary reasons, he or she may receive a refund, minus the $25 processing fee if ADA is notified in writing, including a veterinarian or physician statement.
Stabling
If selected to ride in the clinic, you will be given instructions for payment of your stall.
- Rider Application (Deadline December 22nd)
- Auditor Registration (Deadline December 31st)
- ADA Rider Selection Criteria >
