TEACHER TRAINING
with 

MARY WANLESS

An APTI-approved SEMINAR
for trainers, instructors, students and judges
 
February 8, 9, 10, 2005 ~ Watsonville, California

Current Clinic and Teacher Training 
Schedule & Info
 

MARY WANLESS, author and clinician

The foundation for many instructors' teaching style: Mary is famous for her books, series of tapes on correct riding, and her sessions for instructors and students. For anyone who has wondered what your dressage instructor means for you to do with your body, Mary discusses in precise detail the how, what, and when of teaching dressage. She has been a leader in seeing correct biomechanics in horse and rider and was the first to adapt the new concepts of teaching sport to dressage. Time will be dedicated to Teaching Sciences, Effective Coaching, Improving Communication and Rapport with Pupils and reviewing the biomechanical basics of Mary's work, in addition to new concepts under development and the unique challenges our demonstration riders bring will be addressed.


Mary Wanless clarifies the The How, What and When of  teaching dressage

 Input from participants will be encouraged and each day will encourage Q & A time as well. 
Bring your questions and concerns and air them! We have a good PA system.

PLACE:
AMERICAN SPORTHORSE 1177 Buena Vista Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076
Click here for map and directions

DATES: February 8-10, 2005 (Tuesday - Thursday) 
                [2-Day Riding clinic the prior weekend Feb 5-6 - auditing encouraged]

TEACHER TRAINING
COST: $220 for 3 days – Please include your check payable to American Sporthorse
with your registration. The teacher training is suitable for all levels - you need not be a teacher to
attend or benefit! There is no "auditing" level of participation, everyone is welcome to participate
to their comfort level. Participants in the Teacher Training also may audit the Riding Clinic at no
additional cost.
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Need a registration form?? Click here

RIDING CLINIC 1 & 2
COST: $250 for 2 days, $375 for 3. including a 60 minute semi-private each day and a Q & A session. 
If you aren't familiar with Mary's teaching style, these lessons are balanced between intensive time with Mary and then time to work on the presented skill on your own, and then back to intensive one-on-one time with Mary. With this format, you get the time to master issues and still have time to address others or get further clarification on the skill. Limited stabling available nearby. Auditing for this clinic is $20/day unless participating in the Teacher Training or riding in the clinic.

Send check and registration to:

MW Clinic
c/o Anne Howard
10200 Love Creek Road
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Phone: 831-336-2801   Fax: 831-336-4255
Email: anne@in-balance.com
 
 

Comments from previous attendees:

“The perspective is so unique!”
“Teaching is so much more interesting now”
“I feel I'm really reaching my students now like never before”
“My riding has taken a huge turn for the better - my horse thanks you!!”
“Biomechanics of successful riding and how to teach it - work for me!"

 



Other Clinic Information

Directions to American Sporthorse:
Highway roads to the Santa Cruz/Watsonville region.
Take Highway 1 to “Buena Vista Drive” exit (most northern Watsonville exit).
Turn west toward the ocean on Buena Vista.
The farm is 0.8 miles from the freeway on the left.
Large sign “American Sporthorse” at 1177 Buena Vista Drive, press button next to keypad to open gate.

Farm Phone: 831/728-5004

If hauling horses, please consider taking Hwy. 129 or G11
(as Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 152 are very difficult winding roads)

Bring warm clothing and your own coffee/tea mug (we will have coffee, tea and cocoa to fill it). If the weather is inclement, we will be in a covered but not enclosed arena. Please do not bring dogs. ASTM/SEI Helmets are required when riding at American Sporthorse.

Stabling at the farm is limited.

Accomodations:
All within 2-5 miles from the farm.
 
Motel 6, Watsonville 831 / 728-4144 (Closest)
Best Western, Watsonville 831 / 724-3367 (Nice)
EconoLodge, Watsonville 831 / 724-8881 (Close)
Red Roof Inn, Watsonville 831 / 740-4520 (Close)
Seacliff Inn, Aptos 831 / 688-7300 (Nicer)
Seascape Resort 831 / 688-6800 (Fancy)
Economy Inn (831) 724-4755
Comfort Inn  $69/night (831) 728-2300 (newest)
Holiday Inn Express (831) 728-3600 (nice, close)
National 9 Motel (831) 724-1116

Food and Dining

Fast food, delis, nice restaurants and grocery stores are all nearby these hotels
and all are within 5 - 10 minutes from American Sporthorse. Including:
 
Jack In the Box McDonald's Nob Hill Albertson's 
Erik's DeliCafe Red Apple Cafe Round Table Bangkok West
Imura Sushi Bagel Cafe Thai Pepper Beach Street Cafe
Golden China Cilantro's Zuniga's Bittersweet Bistro
Pleasure Point Pizza  Hector's Jalisco's Cafe Rio
Starbuck's Lorene's Steakhouse Carpo's Carl's Jr.
Green Valley Grill Cold Stone Creamery KFC Foster's
Quizno's Subway Mundial Taqueria Togo's

 

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