2013 Applications Now Available

Announcing the 2013 Ralph Hill Series of Eventing Clinics in MN/WI. This year's series is scheduled for the following dates and locations:

May 4-5, Northbrook Eventing Center, Stillwater, MN

June 15-16, Wildwood Farm, Osseo, MN

Aug 3-4, Focused Riding, Hager City, WI

Sep 7-8, Magister Equitum Stables, Hector, MN

(possible year end show for coaching - tbd)

More details are included in the APPLICATION FORM which can be downloaded below.

The RELEASE FORM can be downloaded below.

Click below to get your Application and Release form:

2013 Ralph Hill Series APPLICATION Form (pdf)

2013 Ralph Hill Series RELEASE Form (pdf)

Please read the application in its entirety before submission as incomplete applications will not be accepted. Many questions can be answered on this blog's FAQs page. If you have other questions, please email the organizers Liz Lund (eventrider@lizlund.com) or Jane Braddock at jeb@FocusedRiding.com.

Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your application!

2012 Applications now available

Announcing the 2012 Ralph Hill Series of Eventing Clinics in MN/WI.  This year's series is scheduled for the following dates and locations:

April 14-15, Northbrook Eventing Center, Stillwater, MN

June 16-17, Wildwood Farm, Osseo, MN

Aug 4-5, Focused Riding, Hager City, WI

Sep 8-9, Magister Equitum Stables, Hector, MN

(possible year end show for coaching - tbd)

More details are included in the APPLICATION FORM which can be downloaded below or from the TCCT List files and documents link (Copy and paste entire link in your browser bar if needed.)

The RELEASE FORM can be downloaded below or from the TCCT List files and documents link (Copy and paste entire link in your browser bar if needed.)

Click below to get your Application and Release form:

2012 Ralph Hill Series APPLICATION Form (pdf)

2012 Ralph Hill Series RELEASE Form (pdf)

Please read the application in its entirety before submission as incomplete applications will not be accepted. Many questions can be answered on this blog's FAQs page.  If you have other questions, please email the organizers at ralphhillmn@gmail.com or jeb@FocusedRiding.com.

Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your application!

Save the dates!

Hi Everyone,

Below are the projected dates for the Ralph Hill Series in the Twin Cities area for 2012. Applications will be available mid January for submission by early March.  Locations are still being finalized.

 

April 14-15

June 16-17

Aug 4-5

Sep 8-9

(possible year end show for coaching - tbd)

 

Big thanks to all who participated in last year's season.  Looking forward to 2012!

 

Best wishes,

 

Your 2012 Organizers

Jane Braddock

Liz Lund

Sept 10-11 at Schweiss Magister Equitum Stables, Hector, MN

Hello Ralph Series Riders!

We hope you're having a great end of summer and are looking forward to another productive session with Ralph.  The next clinic is this upcoming weekend (September 10-11) at Schweiss Magister Equitum Stables (http://www.schweissstables.com/) .  For directions,  see their web site and look under About Us, Directions (or click here http://www.schweissstables.com/directions.php). Double check that your GPS gives you similar directions.

The schedule & groups are below.  Stabling is $30 for an overnight stall, and $20 for a day stall.  Contact Liz Lund for your stabling requests. 

GROUPS and TIMES (note: Sat and Sun are NOT the same)

SATURDAY:
9-10:30: Ingvil, Rosemary, Erin
10:30-12: Kim, Allie, Jeanne Brose
12-12:30: LUNCH
12:30-1:30: Chelsea, Jane B
1:30-2:30: Lauren, Liz (Lucy)
2:30-3:30: Julie on Linda's horse, Jane B
3:30-4:30: Jen S, Liz (Hannah)
4:30-5:30: Marielle, Julie on Asante

POTLUCK DINNER – bring your own beverage, a dish to pass and a chair

SUNDAY:
8-9: Jen S, Liz (Hannah)
9-1030: Ingvil, Rosemary, Erin
1030-12: Kim, Allie, Jeanne B
12-1230: Lunch
1230-130: Julie on Linda's horse, Jane B
130-230: Lauren, Liz (Lucy)
230-330: Marielle, Julie on Asante
330-430 Chelsea, Jane B

Again, we’ll need help with set up on Fri (any time after 6pm), and again either Sat eve or Sun morning.  Please consider helping at one of these times and jump crewing when you can.

See you this weekend everyone!

Jen, Liz & Jane

Aug 6-7 at Focused Riding, Jane & Dave Braddock's

Hello Ralph Series Riders!

We hope you've had a good July and are looking forward to another productive session with Ralph.  The next clinic is this upcoming week-end at Jane & Dave Braddock’s Focused Riding Center.  It is located at N3247 875^th St, Hager City, WI, 54014.  It is about 20 min west of Prescott, 20 min south of River Falls, and 10 min north of Red Wing, MN.

The schedule & groups are below.  When you arrive, please look for someone to help you park smart so as to best use the space available.  While there’s a quite a bit of room, there won’t be if we’re not efficient about it.  

Stabling is limited at Focused Riding.  Stalls have been assigned based on distance of travel to the clinic.  There are some on-site accommodations and 4 more stalls “down the road” at a private farm that has graciously offered to accommodate us.  We also have room for 2 more people overnight in our “Rider Lodge” for $25/person.  Let me (Jane) know if you’re interested. It’s a trailer house with 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a kitchen.  Not fancy but comfy.

On-Site Stabling ($20)

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Erin O – stall plus bed in Rider Lodge

Julie S – day stall

Jen S – overnight (sharing with Julie S)

Lauren - stall

Caitrin - stall

Chelsea (outside - bringing round pen)

Liz (outside paddock for her 2, plus bed in Rider Lodge)

Down the Road Stabling ($20) – smaller trailer only, no overnight parking

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Ingvil

Kim

(open)

(open)

GROUPS and TIMES (note: Sat and Sun are NOT the same)

SATURDAY

9-10:30: Ingvil, Rosemary, Erin

10:30-11:30: Kim, Allie

11:30-12 LUNCH

12-1:30: Chelsea, Julie (her horse), Jane B

1:30-3:00 Caitrin, Lauren, Liz (Lucy)

3-4 Jane B, Julie on Ace

4-5 Jen S & Liz (Hannah)

POTLUCK DINNER – bring your own beverage, a side dish to pass and a chair (burgers and chicken patties on the grill provided by Jane and Dave)

SUNDAY

8-9: Jen S & Liz (Hannah)

9-10:30: Chelsea, Julie (her horse), Jane B

10:30-12: Caitrin, Lauren, Liz

12-12:30: LUNCH

12:30-1:30: Jane, Julie

1:30-3: Ingvil, Rosemary, Erin

3-4: Kim, Allie

Again, we’ll need help with set up on Fri (any time), and again either Sat eve or Sun morning.  Please consider helping at one of these times and jump crewing when you can.

See you this week-end everyone!

Jen, Liz & Jane

June 11-12 at Wildwood (Julie and Ron Stenslie's)

Hello Ralph Series Riders!

We hope you've had a good start to your show season and are looking forward to another productive session with Ralph.  The next clinic is this upcoming week-end at Julie & Ron Stenslie's Wildwood Equestrian Center.  The farm is located at 16850 Territorial Road, Osseo MN.  One bit to note when coming to the farm, the driveway is NOT off of Territorial Road, it is off of Highway 81.  There is a big, orange traffic cone on the mailbox.  So please check your directions before coming and contact Jen Johnson or Julie if you have questions about directions.  

Also, as a reminder, your checks for the second half of the session, that you gave us in March, are to be deposited on June 11th.  Please make whatever arrangements are needed to ensure you have sufficient funds to cover the checks.  The amount is for $600.  

The schedule & groups are below.  When you arrive at Julie's farm, please look for the Parking Master, Ron.  The parking can be tight, but we will all fit if we allow Ron to help us arrange our trailers just so.  So, as you pull in, if you don't see someone to help with parking, PLEASE DO NOT just park yourself.  We will be with you shortly.

Stabling is limited at Wildwood Equestrian Center.  Stalls have been assigned based on distance of travel to the clinic.  The following individuals have overnight stalls assigned: Allie Ness, Caitrin O'Shea, Jeanne Brose, Lauren Olson, Marielle Robinson.  If you would like to be put on a waitlist for a stall, please contact Jennifer Johnson.  

GROUPS and TIMES (note: Sat and Sun are NOT the same)

SATURDAY

8am: Jeanne & Keeno, Marielle, Julie & Ace

9:30: Ingvil, Rosemary, Erin

11:00: Kim, Julie & Jameson, Allie

12:30-1pm: LUNCH

1:00: Jen J, Lauren, Liz & Lucy

2:30: Chelsea, Caitrin

3:30 Jen S, Liz & Hannah

SUNDAY

8-9: Jen S & Liz/Hannah

9-10:00 –  Chelsea, Caitrin

10:00-11:30 - Jen J, Lauren & Liz/Lucy

11:30-12:00 - LUNCH

12:00-1:30 - Kim, Julie/Jameson, Allie

1:30 – 3:00- Ingvil, Rosemary, Erin

3:00 – 4:30 -  Jeanne, Marielle, Julie/Ace

Again, we’ll need help with set up on Fri eve, and again either Sat eve or Sun morning.  Please consider helping at one of these times and jump crewing when you can.

See you this week-end everyone!

Jen, Liz & Jane - Organizers

Julie & Ron - Farm owners

May 7-8 at Trophy Hill - Details

Hello Ralph Hill Training Series Riders!!!

Our first weekend is almost here!  This weekend (5/7-8) we’re at Trophy Hill, 9650 134th Street, Cologne, MN 55322.

Email if you need directions.

IMPORTANT to note:

1)      Your scheduled ride time is below.

2)      A PDF Release form was sent in an email to riders.  This is the release for this weekend. If you’re under 18, you need a parent to sign release. ALL RIDERS MUST submit a signed release before mounting up.

3)      We’re missing coggins from just a couple of you.  You MUST give a copy of a 2011 coggins to Jane, Jen or Liz BEFORE you unload your horse on the property. No coggins = no ride.

4)      You’re invited to join us for a Saturday evening dinner with Ralph either on the grounds or out to a local restaurant (plans are still solidifying – it’s DERBY Time!)

5)      Please plan on jump crewing for one session each day or volunteering in some other way this weekend (Fri eve set up, Sat eve set up, Sun afternoon clean up, etc).  Contact Liz Lund (eventrider@lizlund.com) for volunteer opportunities.

6)      It’s Ralph’s birthday today – so send him good b-day vibes today!

SCHEDULE (same Sat & Sun)

8:30-9:45             

Ingvill Ramberg Wallstreet Fortune         

Kim Hiller             Danny  

Jeanne Brose     Razi (Florenzo)

                                                                               

9:45-11

Rosemary Dixon   Topper

Linda Ledray       Goliath or Ace  

Liz Lund              Lucy 

                                                                               

11-12:15

Erin Owen          Clancy

Lauren Olson     Bear Paw Confetti          

Chelsea Kang     Thunder's Razz 

BREAK 45 min for lunch and catch up (Please give Ralph time to eat!!!)

1-2:15

Jen Johnson       Loose Cannon                  

Jane Braddock   Gallio                 

Caitrin O'Shea                   

                                                                               

2:15-3:30             

Jane Braddock   Tanz                   

Alexis Ness         Elite Impression               

Marielle Robinson           Imagery              

15 min break                                                                     

3:45-4:45             

Liz Lund                Hannah                        

Jennifer Selvig   Spoofin               

                              

See you all this weekend!

Jane (Jane@FocusedRiding.com), Liz (eventrider@lizlund.com) and Jen (jenjohnson1222@gmail.com)

Texas Riders Sing Ralph's Praises

Ralph recently gave a clinic in Texas, and the riders are over the top describing their experiences.  Here's a quote from one of the riders in a Chronicle of the Horse forum discussion. 

"HOT DANG!!!!"

The clinic was absolutely AMAZING!!!! He instilled confidence in every horse and rider. I took my young horse not knowing what to expect and came away amazed at my horses ability!

More comments from the Texas clinic can be found here:
http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295355


Also, if you have a facebook account, here are some great photos someone posted from the clinic:
https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48603&id=120013558048942

Get ready to rock and roll in May with the "King of Rolex" as MN ex-pat Leslie Locke so wonderfully coined in her Texas clinic entry form!!!

All systems GO!

Thanks to everyone who applied to the Ralph Hill Training Series!  We are a "GO" for all training sessions this year (see previous posts for dates and specifics).  If you applied to the program, you should have received an email from Jen Johnson confirming your entry status for the program.  Ralph is excited to meet those of you he's not met yet, and to continue working with those he has.  

Riders: If you have anything you'd like the organizers or Ralph to know prior to the May session, please let us know asap with an email to:  RalphHillMN@gmail.com

Watch this blog for an upcoming "homework" request from Ralph for you to do prior to the May 7-8 session at Trophy Hill.  Then get ready to blow some cobwebs out and get down to business improving our riding and our horses!!!

See you soon!

Applications now available

The application can be downloaded from CSDEA's website or from the TCCT List files and documents page (Copy and paste entire link in your browser bar if needed.)

It can also be found here: Application (pdf)

Please read the application in its entirety before submission as incomplete applications will not be accepted. Many questions can be answered on this blog's new FAQs page.  If you have other questions, please email the organizers at ralphhillmn@gmail.com
Thanks, and we look forward to receiving your application!

Welcome from the organizers!

On behalf of Liz, Jane & myself, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2011 Rider Development Program with Ralph Hill.  Please check back to this blog often for updates, news, rider application information and, once the series is underway, ride times and other important information for clinic participants and auditors.  You can sign up to get an email every time we update the site, so you don't miss out on any important information.

We will be bringing Ralph back to Minnesota (and Wisconsin) for a 4-clinic series during the spring and summer of 2011.  Groups will be small - 2 to 3 riders per session.  Prioroty will be given to former clinic participants and riders in active competition.  We will post the formal application process once it is open.  We are pleased to announce the following dates, venues & clinic emphasis:

May 7 & 8: Trophy Hill Farm (Cologne, MN) owned by Katy & David Holub, managed by Liz Lund. Emphasis: Grids, stadium, sharpening up after a winter indoors.  Using the spacious indoor and brightly colored show jumps, expect an intense tune up.  We will also be using the water complex with banks and limited cross country, weather permitting.

June 11 & 12: Wildwood Equestrian Center (Osseo, MN) owned by Julie Stenslie.  Emphasis: Cross Country.  Wildwood Equestrian Center has XC jumps from BBN to Prelim with water, ditches and banks available for all levels.  If weather dictates, will work on stadium in spacious indoor arena.  Wildwood owns several Jump For Joy stadium fences - get your horses used to these new fences that are becoming ever popular at the horse trials.

August 6 & 7: Focused Riding Center (Hager City, WI) owned by Jane Braddock.  Emphasis: Ever wanted to do a long format?  Now's your chance to learn from one of the best!  This clinic will focus on how to successfully condition for and ride all 4 phases - roads & tracks, steeplechase and true cross country.  Will include sessions on the 10-minute box. 

Sept 10 & 11: Magister Equitum Stables (Hector, MN) owned by the Schweiss Family.  Emphasis: Cross Country and Stadium - final wrap up to cement those lessons learned before the final run of shows for the season.  This clinic is being held at one of MN's new eventing facilities between their 2 recognized shows.  Had a problem at the July show?  School the question with Ralph to prepare for the October effort.  Beautiful, new cross country designed by John Williams. 

Questions?  Please feel free to contact one of us by clicking on our names: Liz Lund, Jane Braddock, Jen Johnson.  Or, better yet, get us all at once with our clinic-specific email RalphHillMN@gmail.com

Ralph teaching Emma James & Jen Johnson, former clinic participants, in 2010.