Lucinda Green and Andrew McLean clinic entries opening soon

The clinic to be held on the 13 and 14 of February will be open for entries tomorrow on http://www.nominate.com.au/equest/nominate.asp

The 2014 Safe Way Cross Country Clinic by Lucinda Green ACT clinic at Equestrian Park, Cotter Road, Canberra.

Lucinda is one of the greatest cross country riders the world has seen, with a record 6 wins at Badminton CCI4* on 6 different horses, 2 World Championship gold medals, and 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals at European championships! Lucinda Green’s ‘Cross Country the Safe Way’ clinics aim to give riders a refresher and concentrate on safe riding techniques. These clinics are designed to develop mutual confidence between horse and rider and encourage the horse to think for himself. Day one focuses on cross-country technique using mainly skinnies and arrowheads in an arena. Day two is out on the cross-country course. The clinic is limited to 20 spaces and will be on a “first in- first served” basis. All those who miss a place will be placed on a waiting list and if unsuccessful in gaining a space you will receive a full refund. Refunds for scratchings will be processed once the space is filled. Clinic fee is $370. Don’t miss your chance to secure your space in the 2014 clinic. All horse and rider combinations must be confidently jumping a minimum of 80cm. As per EA rules an approved helmet and back protector must be worn. Please bring a spare bridle, reins and girth. Lucinda also requests that you bring a jumping whip, spurs, martingale and any bits and/ or nosebands that you may require. Additional costs if requested: Yard: $15 for the two days

Andrew McLean: Winner of the highest Australian Science award, the Eureka Prize for Science, Andrew McLean developed and manages the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, the most internationally recognised horse training and behaviour modification centre in Australia.

Andrew McLean holds a PhD in equine cognition and learning, has been an accredited horse riding coach for over 30 years and has written 5 books (including an International Best Seller) and authored 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. Andrew has lectured at The University of Tasmania for 11 years in animal behaviour, cell biology, genetics, anatomy, ecology and Tasmanian fauna. In 1977 he wrote 5 distance-education books on cell biology and genetics. A past winner of the Advanced section of the famous Gawler Three-Day-Event, he has also represented Australia in Eventing, been short-listed for World Championships and competed at State and National events in FEI level dressage and eventing. Andrew has show-jumped to Grand Prix level and held a Racehorse owner-trainer’s licence and raced bareback in Australia and New Zealand in the 1970 and 80’s.

In great demand as a trainer, coach and speaker, Andrew currently conducts lecture demonstrations at Universities and conferences around the world. He teaches throughout Australia, Europe, South Africa, USA, Canada and New Zealand. Andrew continues to coach riders and National Federations on the optimal use of learning theory for improved welfare of the trained horse as well as improved performance.