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World Class Grooming Clinic with Emma Ford

July 13, 2023

Dates: August 16, 2023

Date: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023
Apple Knoll Farm, 25 Forest Lane, Millis, MA  02054
events@appleknoll.com

Apple Knoll Farm is pleased to offer a World Class Grooming Clinic with Emma Ford, former head groom to Olympic Individual Bronze Medallist, Phillip Dutton.

The clinic is open to all ages and disciplines; anyone who wants to improve their horse health care and management knowledge.

Emma has 24 years of on the job experience to share.  (Everything from stable management-first aid-wrapping & leg care to show turn out and clipping).

‘World Class Grooming’  and ‘The kids Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming’  will be available to buy , which Emma will happily sign.  Already have the book, bring it along for signing.

TIMES: Please choose your preferred session, or sessions below.

CLINIC SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Session 1: Home Care (8:00am – 12:00pm)

  • How well do you know your horse?
  • Grooming techniques to bond better with your horse
  • Leg care
  • Wrapping 101

Session 2: Competition Care (1:00pm – 5:00pm)

  • Braiding
  • Improve your turn-out skills
  • Leg care post competition
  • Correct use of studs
  • Trailering tips

PAYMENT:
Payment due upon submitting entry.  (A 1.9% service charge should be added for all venmo and Paypal transactions)

$10 Late fee may apply after 24 hours of non-payment after submitting entry.

**NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS after closing date, unless space can be filled ($25 office fee).**
 
 RATES (All Fees Are Non-Refundable):

  • One Session (Includes water & snacks) – $125
  • Full day (Includes lunch) – $225

RELEASE: Online liability release ALL RIDERS, GROOMS, AUDITORS & VISITORS TO APPLE KNOLL MUST SIGN THE LIABILITY RELEASE PRIOR TO ATTENDING

RULES:

  • Apple Knoll Farm reserves the right to decline any entry for any reason.
  • ALL areas of the farm, except the designated riding areas, are restricted.
  • Dogs MUST be on leash and non-disruptive.
  • USEF, USEA, and USDF guidelines apply.
  • Certified helmet with attached chinstrap required when mounted.  Clinic attire accepted.
  • Clinic will run regardless of weather.

Location: Apple Knoll Farm
25 Forest Lane, Millis, MA 02054

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Contact:

Adrienne Iorio – (508) 361-7651
msamberfrog@mac.com

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