Dates: April 29, 2026
Get a Leg Up on the Season Prepare for the Eventing Season Mentally, Physically, and Within the Rules
Wednesday April 29, 2026, 7 to 8:30pm ET via zoom
Registration fee: $10
Clinicians:
Ajia Clancy is an ACE Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Girls Gone Strong Menopause Coaching Specialist based in Rochester NY
Andrea Waldo is an Advanced-level eventer and former psychotherapist who uses neuroscience to help riders overcome fear and performance anxiety through her renowned StressLess Riding Program based in Ferrisburg, VT
Laurie Hudson is the owner of Hitching Post Farm, Area 1 eventing, Organizer Representative and a USEF Licensed “r” Eventing Technical Delegate based in South Royalton, VT
Clinic Overview:
Join us for a virtual clinic designed to help eventers head into the season feeling confident, capable, and competition-ready — covering all the bases from fitness to mindset to rulebook updates.
Ajia will offer practical guidance on getting your body ready to perform. Andrea will share tools and strategies to get your head in the game before competition season begins. Laurie will guide riders through the updated rules and regulations side of the season. There will be plenty of time for questions throughout the session.
Whether you’re tackling your first Starter event or heading back to the upper levels, this clinic offers something for every eventer looking to start the season strong.
Additional Bio info:
Ajia Clancy is an ACE Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Girls Gone Strong Menopause Coaching Specialist, and nationally recognized fitness professional based in Rochester, NY. She specializes in helping adult amateur riders build body awareness, mobility, and strength both in and out of the saddle—so they can show up capable, confident, and prepared for the season ahead.
Blending functional training with a rider-focused approach, Ajia supports equestrians—especially women navigating midlife changes—in developing the connection, resilience, and stability needed to ride stronger and stay in the sport they love longer.
Andrea Waldo is a USEA-ECP, an Advanced-level eventer, and a former licensed psychotherapist with 18 years of experience in trauma recovery. This combination of expertise led her to create the StressLess Riding Program, where she uses neuroscience and sport psychology to help riders move past fear and performance anxiety.
As the author of the bestsellers Brain Training for Riders and The Imperfect Ride, Andrea is a leading voice in equestrian mental performance. Her clinics are famous for providing riders with “on-the-ground” mental tools that translate directly to the saddle, helping you quiet your “lizard brain,” stay focused under pressure, and build a more confident partnership with your horse.
Laurie Hudson is the owner of Hitching Post Farm and active in Area 1 eventing, serving as the Organizer Representative. A USEF Licensed “r” Eventing Technical Delegate and experienced Event Organizer, Laurie brings an expert’s eye for safety, and course design to her coaching. As an active competitor and trainer, she specializes in preparing horse and rider for success through clear, practical instruction and a deep understanding of the standards required at every level of competition.
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Contact:
Amy Winnen – (617) 733-9221
adultriders@area1usea.org
