Participants will spend the day alternating between classroom sessions and hands-on sessions, learning to evaluate conformation, movement, and imbalances in demonstration horses. The purpose of this clinic is to teach horse owners, veterinarians, and farriers how to evaluate the whole horse in an effort to prevent problems from occurring as well as how to help with existing problems. No horses needed for this clinic!
Cost (Lunch is included)
$75/person
$37.50/person for Equine Professionals - Veterinarians, Equine Chiropractors, Equine Massage Therapists, and Farriers.
$30/auditor. Auditors attend classroom sessions and watch but not participate in evaluations.
$5 late registration fee if registration received after March 23rd.
To register, please print out and complete
this form.
Send completed form with your check to
Whitehaven Plantation
3762 Bethune Hwy
Bishopville, SC 29010
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Whitehaven Plantation is very excited to be able to present these two experts in a two-day clinic evaluating both you and your horse’s performance. All levels & disciplines welcome!
About Brett:
Brett is one of the up & coming young trainers in the U.S., who regularly returns
to Germany to continue his training. He is a very patient & knowledgeable instructor
willing to help any level of rider.
Credentials:
Schedule:
Saturday, November 14th
9:30 Classroom Session w/Mike
11:00-5:00 Semi-Private Dressage lessons w/Brett
11:00-5:00 Movement Evaluations w/Mike
Sunday November 15th
9:30 Classroom Session w/Mike9:30 Classroom Session w/Mike
11:00-5:00 Group Jumping Lessons w/Brett
11:00-5:00 Movement Evaluations w/Mike
Cost
$70/day (includes $10 trailer-in fee)~$5 post registration fee if received after November 11th
$100 for two days (includes $10 trailer-in fee)
$15/night stabling available
($60/$90 for Whitehaven clients)
To register, please print out and complete
this form.
Send completed form with your check to
Whitehaven Plantation
3762 Bethune Hwy
Bishopville, SC 29010
Map
Learn about
Come meet “Dolly” a real pony skeleton! She will be on hand to demonstrate how the equine bone structure operates. This seminar features Mike Stine, Registered Journeyman Farrier, Certified Natural Balance Farrier & Trimmer. He has over 20 years experience developing his technique as a trimmer and horse shoer, learning from some of the best farriers in the world.
Cost is $10.00 per person and lunch will be provided.
Reservations are not required for viewing, however a limited number of spaces are available for participation. If you are interested in bringing your
horse, please email Trisha with the following information:
Name
Address
Phone#(s)
Horse's Name, Age, Sex, Breed
Level of Experience (horse and rider)
Clinic(s) you are interested in
Presented by Trisha Dingle, head trainer and barn manager for Whitehaven Plantation. Trisha is an endurance rider and trainer of champions in sport horse in-hand competition. Learn how to correctly present your horse during the vet checks. Tips will be given on how to train your horse to trot straight and forward, to turn correctly, and to increase your chance of getting high vet scores.
Presented by Mike Stine, Registered Journeyman Farrier- Guild of Professional Farriers, Certified Natural Balance Farrier/Trimmer, BWFA Journeyman Farrier, USEF Endurance Training Session evaluator and Brett Ingram, German National Equestrian Federation certified riding instructor (Small/Large Bronze, Silver, Trainer C), Federation Equestrian International (FEI) Trainer Passport—Level 1. Mike and Brett will work jointly to evaluate you and your horse’s balance, both under saddle and on the ground. Suggestions will be made on how to improve your overall performance and how minor adjustments in riding and hoof care can greatly improve your completion rate and success in endurance.
Trisha Dingle
Mike Stine
Dr. Julia Fisher, psychology professor at Coker College and amateur
endurance competitor
Others TBA
1:00 PM - Registration Begins~Whitehaven Breeding Barn (attached to indoor arena)
3:00 PM - Vet check begins~Indoor Arena
5:00 PM - First Time Rider’s Meeting~Whitehaven Reception Area
6:00 PM - Ride dinner~Whitehaven Breeding Barn
7:00 PM - Ride meeting~Indoor Arena
7:00 AM - 50 Milers Start
8:00 AM - 25 Milers Start
1:00 PM - 10 Milers Start
5:00 PM - Awards—10 Milers
6:00 PM - Awards—25 Milers
7:00 PM - Awards—50 Milers
Some of the clinics and seminars listed below can be arranged for your group. If you are interested in hosting one of these clinics, please Contact me.
The public is welcome to view the training sessions but is not allowed to participate.
Farrier Mike Stine and trainer Mark Harris are teaming up to teach horse people to evaluate the horse's movement especially as it pertains to performance. This intro to biomechanics will provide a foundation for understanding whole horse evaluation, and how you can improve and accentuate your horse's natural movement without negatively afffecting his health or soundness.
This session focuses on how hoof conformation and mechanics affect tendon pressure, joint alignment and circulation, and create stress on the laminae. Discussion covers how trimming and shoeing strategies affect hoof anatomy, blood flow and tendon pressure. Preserved hooves are used for illustration.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Mike Stine in person. He’s teaming up with renowned saddle fitter and equine massage therapist Ray Morris for some unforgettable clinics. Presentations will focus on the biomechanics of the horse and how those biomechanics are affected by saddle fit and correct trimming or shoeing. See for your self what massage can do to alter old movement patterns! With over 40 years of experience between them, these two professionals can help you truly understand your horse and take your horsemanship to the next level.
New clinics and dates are being added daily. Contact us for details
Presented by Mike Stine, registered Journeyman Farrier specializing in Equine Biomechanics and whole horse evaluation, this seminar teaches people to build an exercise program to fit their horse’s individual needs. Specific exercises are detailed that can address the following types of conditions: lack of collection and impulsion, unevenness, heavy on the front-end, short striding, weak back and lack of flexibility.
This exciting seminar focuses on evaluating a horse for body and hoof balance as seen through the eyes two experienced professionals: Dr. Darcy Walraven, Chiropractic Physician and Mike Stine, registered Journeyman farrier specializing in equine biomechanics. The goal is to educate the horse owner about strategies that can improve their horse’s long term usefulness.
Anatomy and physiology of leg alignment and structure and their effects on tendon pressure and impact are covered. How body conformation and movement patterns can affect conditions such as navicular syndrome, tendon and suspensory problems. Discussion also covers trimming and shoeing strategies to relieve pressure and provide support, as well as exercise programs to strengthen and improve movement patterns.
Focuses on lower limb anatomy and teaches people how different leg anatomies alter tendon pressure and impact on joints and hooves. How to recognize problems with bone column alignment and how misalignment can cause distortions in the hoof. We also discuss the relationships between front and hind legs and its effect on long-term soundness. Preserved limbs and hooves will be used during classroom lecture to illustrate these points.
Lecture covers the primary causes of laminitis as well as the pathology of the laminitic hoof. Trimming and shoeing techniques to relieve pressure and provide support are discussed as well as suggestions for preventing laminitis such as weight control, conditioning, lifestyle choices, and safe feed storage.