Showjumping, dressage, eventing, young horse starting, courses at Astek Stud, Christchurch, New Zealand



	Up & Coming Courses/Events At Astek Stud • Updated 2nd November 2009 Click on a link or scroll down for further details........ Steve Houston - groundwork/breaking in John Cottle - Showjumping Greg Jamieson - Showjumping - 21st & 22nd November at McLeans Island NOTE - While Astek Stud makes every attempt to ensure safety and care at all times, we accept no responsibility for any accident or sickness that may occur, and all horses and people entering Astek Stud understand and accept that they do so at their own risk. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME. Greg Jamieson - Showjumping Clinics Details: Greg Jamieson began specialising in showjumping at a young age and his first major achievement was at the age of 18 when he rode his own home produced 6 year old horse Chichester to win the prestigious Bell Tea Grand Prix at the Horse Of The Year show. Following this he won a string of Young Rider classes and Grand Prix. At the age of 22 he represented New Zealand in Australia after winning the 1986 NZ World Cup series where he qualified for the final in Gothenberg, Sweden. In the last few years, Greg has returned to competing full time, producing, among others, the 2 outstanding "Ramirez" geldings "Hez Zurich" and "Retrospect II", now performing up to Grand Prix level. Whether you and/or your horse are just learning to jump though to advanced horses and riders, Greg's jumping lessons are based on establishing confidence of both horse and rider as they progress through the levels - covering everything from simple poles and rider position to higher level jumping exercises. His pupils all enjoy his relaxed, easy-going manner mixed with professional advice and training ideas, making his lessons suitable for children and adults through to serious competitors. Lessons With Greg Jamieson Greg has been travelling to Christchurch once a month since April 2009, holding clinics at Selwyn Equestrian Centre indoor arena during winter and at the National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island. NEXT CLINIC: 21ST AND 22ND NOVEMBER 2009 LOCATION: McLeans Island, Main Sand Arena PRICES: Private Lessons: $75+GST (45 minutes) Discounted to $65+GST if book 2 or more private lessons. Semi Private Lessons (2 people): $65 +GST (1 hour) Arena Fees at McLeans Island: $10 per rider per day Please contact Greg to book your lessons. Email: greg@chesterfarm.co.nz Phone: 021 703992 or 07 8624849 (evenings) Website: www.ChesterFarm.co.nz Steve Houston - Young Horse Starting / Groundwork / Problems/ and General Riding Clinic (at Selwyn Equestrian Centre) Create softeness and engagement with a willing, happy horse... Details: Steve Houston, based in South Canterbury, is an extremely popular horseman and very well known for his talent at starting young horses under saddle and achieving a calm, soft, sensible, thinking horse. Steve travels regularly to the USA and Canada to further his skills and places large emphasis on groundwork before flowing through to work under-saddle. The knowledge and skills that can be learnt from Steve are invaluable and can be applied to everyday working with horses, through to all competitive disciplines. You can visit Steve Houston's personal website for more information on what he does and his direct contact details: www.SteveHouston.co.nz Our clinics with Steve have all been thoroughly enjoyable and a great success for both participants and spectators alike. We have seen Steve working with many different horses, including basic groundwork with unhandled yearlings and problem older horses, backing youngstock for the first time, assisting with floating problems, and of course demonstrating his ridden ability and seeing some of the clinic ridden groups progress into beautiful ridden and in-hand lateral work by the last day. We really look forward to all future clinics! Lessons with Steve Houston Steve is available to help with all aspects of riding and groundwork, for young or mature horses. The 3 days will be properly structured once we have feedback from what you, the participants, require at this time! Steve can help with handling your young horses, floating problems, ridden problems, as well as breaking in or starting horses under saddle, and achieving softness, engagement and flexion for ridden horses working towards any discipline. Learn how to achieve responsive transitions, start leg yields, rein back, pirouettes and more with softness and engagement! It is often not until people come and see for themselves how these basic principals can apply so beautifully into dressage and other disciplines that they can see past the "rope halters and cowboy hats" to realise the enormous benefits of learning some of these methods! The clinics usually start with ground work/floating/young horse handling and breaking-in in the morning, follwed by one or two ridden groups. The ridden groups are suitable for green horses through to more advanced. Rider attendance is for the 3 days, and you are encouraged to stay and watch the other work Steve does which will all lead on to what you do under saddle. Spectators will also gain LOTS of valuable learning from watching! We will have some limited time available for people to bring their young or problem horses along for some one on one time with Steve to help them gain maximum learning. What To Bring: Bring a rope halter and 12 foot lead rope (or similar) for ground work, plus your usual saddle, bridle, helmet etc. Full payment to be made at the start of the clinic. STEVE'S CLINICS ARE NOW BEING HELD AND ORGANISED AT SELWYN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, KIVERS ROAD, BURNHAM. Please view www.SelwynEquestrianCentre.co.nz Download clinic registration forms here for Steve Houston clinic - May 2009. Word file - Steve Houston clinic registration May 2009 PDF File - Steve Houston clinic registration May 2009 John Cottle - Showjumping Clinics Details: Astek Stud is proud to offer you New Zealand's own Grand Prix Champion and master of showjumping for instruction. Not only has John Cottle produced 6 Olympic horses, he has also trained other horses that have competed at that level for other countries, and he has competed internationally in World Cup competitions. When one person consistently turns out such class you know their knowledge and method of training is extremely effective and based on sound principals that lead towards such success. John's courses are very professional, affordable and enjoyable, and are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced, ponies through to hacks. John Cottle will be available here regularly throughout the year for riders to progress and receive ongoing tuition. Spaces are limited and his courses are always VERY popular (usually filling within 2 - 3 days of advertising) so it is wise to register your interest early. Lessons With John Cottle John Cottle Clinics now being held and organised via Selwyn Equestrian Centre, Kivers Road, Burnham. View www.SelwynEquestrianCentre.co.nz Disclaimer - While Astek Stud makes every attempt to ensure safety and care at all times, we accept no responsability for any accident or sickness that may occur, and all horses and people entering Astek Stud understand and accept that they do so at their own risk. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON PREMISIS - OR MUST REMAIN IN VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES.

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