Lucinda Green's 'XC 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 itself.
One-day clinics = A two-hour session incorporating cross-country technique work using poles and stands before going out onto the cross-country course.
Two-day clinics = Day one focuses on cross-country technique using poles and stands and day two is out on the cross-country course.
New Condensed 2 in 1 day XC Clinics = Condensed 2 day clinic into 1 day to help economise on fuel/stabling/ your time. 5 in each of 3 matched groups do an hour + XC technique in arena/field in am and in pm the same groups XC train and course ride.
On each day there will usually be four groups with 6 horse and rider combinations grouped according to their level. Each group will last 2 hours and the first group may start as early as 8am.
As a guide, the minimum standard required is for both horse and rider to be confident jumping a course of 2'6" – 2'9" fences.
Find out more information on how to take part in Lucinda’s ‘XC the Safe Way’ clinic and download an application form.
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