EQUESTRIAN COURSE INFORMATION - 2007
Welcome to the 46th Annual Legion Equestrian Camp at the Peace
Garden. To make your stay at the camp as enjoyable as possible,
please be sure to bring with you the following equipment, over and
above the items identified in the Key Information Sheet. (PLEASE CLICK HERE) Please have
everything clearly marked with your name.
LEVEL 1. Basics of horsemanship are taught;
saddling, bridling, bareback, balance, hoofcare, grooming, ring
work, and trailing
LEVEL
2. Riders with some knowledge of basic seat and
horsemanship participate in this level. Ring work over cavalettis
and small jumps is performed both with and without saddles. Open
field work, ring work, and cross country courses will be ridden,
dependent upon riding skill level attained.
LEVEL
3. Thorough knowledge of basic seat and horsemanship is
required. Testing for level 2 and level 3 takes place Sunday
afternoon. Level 3 riders will cover the level 2 course in a more
in depth fashion with emphasis on riding skill development.
Participants in ALL
courses are given classes on tack usage and care, parasites of
horses, demonstrations of riding techniques, presentations on
breeds of horses, and conformation.
NOTE: All applicants MUST bring riding boots with them and wear
them while riding. All boots must have at least a one-inch heel and
cover the ankle. Riders should have a comfortable pair of walking
shoes and adequate changes of socks.
If you have your own hard hat, bring it with you, otherwise we will
provide headgear.
CLOTHING
REQUIRED:
- one or two pairs
of jeans or sweats
- one or two long-sleeved shirts
- 6or 8 pairs of socks
- rainwear - if possible
Mark all equipment
with your name and address
Horses and tack, saddles and bridles are provided however
applicants may bring their orn tack if they wish
IF YOU HAVE
FRIENDS WHO STILL WISH TO COME TO LEGION EQUESTRIAN CAMP HAVE THEM
PHONE OUR REGISTRAR AT 204-661-5448 IF THEY LIVE IN:
MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN/ ALBERTA/NORTH DAKOTA; OR 807-577-5396 IN
THUNDER BAY/NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO.
If you want further
information, please contact the Head Equestrian Coach:
Lorraine Wilson
Site 515 Box 9 R.R. 5
Brandon MB R7A 5Y5
Phone: 1-204-763-4757
E-Mail:
EQUESTRIAN CAMP - 2007
Please complete the
following questionnaire and mail by JULY 1st to:
Lorraine
Wilson
Site 515 Box 9 R,R. 5
Brandon MB R7A 5Y5
Phone: 1-204-763-4757
E-Mail:
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PLEASE PRINT
Name
__________________________Address_____________________
City/Town________________________Postal
Code____________
Sex___________Age____________
Dates of session you
are attending_______________________________
1. Have you ever
ridden a horse? By riding, we mean using basic seat and
aids at walk, trot and canter.
Yes___________________ No_________________
If you answered
question 1 with a yes, please answer the following questions:
a) Do you ride
English or Western Style?_______________________
b) Have you taken
riding lessons? Yes_________No__________
c. Do you belong to
any horse organization? (i.e.,pony club, 4-H horse club, etc.)
Yes_________No__________
What level have you
attained?_____________________________________
d) What experience
have you attained in Trail Riding, Shows, Dressage, Reining, or
other performance classes?
_____________________________________________________________
e) Do you own your
own horse or have access to a horse daily?
Yes_________No__________
f) Have you attended
this equestrian Camp previously?
Yes_________No__________
Have you had any
physical injuries? Yes_________No___________
If Yes, please
decribe_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
RIDING BOOTS
ARE MANDATORY ---- YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE EQUESTRIAN CAMP
WITHOUT THEM. A BOOT THAT COVERS THE ANKLE BONE AND HAS A HEEL IS
ACCEPTABLE: NOT A FLAT SOLED SHOE
