On Saturday Patrick and I attended the Michael Page clinic in Ithaca at If Only Farm. Michael won the ASHA Medal Finals, rode in three Olympic Games (winning 2 gold and one bronze medals) and competed in three Pan Am Games (winning two gold medals).
We had a blast riding with this energetic and dynamic horseman. He stressed improving on the basics of position, which in turn improves function and effectiveness. Pat rode Lucky and I rode Suki. Lucky and Suki jumped great and were very well behaved. Pat rode beautifully, receiving a lot praise. We both learned a lot and look forward to working on some new skills. Next time I would love for more of us to participate in the clinic. Those that don’t wish to ride should come to audit the clinic. You observe and learn a tremendous amount from watching and listening. I’m already really looking forward to this event next year!
On Sunday Novemeber 30th, I was interviewed on the WSTM local channel 3 news morning show. (To see the article click here.) The interview was about our work with Freedom Recreation Services. It was really fun being on the news and it was great exposure for Freedom Recreation! We hope to get more children involved with their program as well as the riding program. For more information on becoming involved with Freedom Recreation contact Mary Ellen at 315-253-5465.
In the two videos below Breanne measures Merrylegs (a miniature horse) and Geronimo (a Fresian cross) to compare the physical differences in the two horses. Great job Breanne! Educational and entertaining
Breanne and Claire with Breanne’s Championship Ribbon!
On Saturday evening we all attended the Classic Series Year End Awards Banquet at Le Moyne Manor in Syracuse. I am so proud to announce that Breanne won a third place year end championship in the Maiden Walk Trot division. Great job Breanne! We all enjoyed a lovely evening with good food, great friends, and lots of fun winning door prizes!
On Sunday we were featured in the Post Standard for our work with the Freedom Recreation Services riding program. It is a beautifully written article…enjoy!
Claire leads Geronimo with a happy young rider aboard
The launch of the CNY Fertility Kids Club with the Meet & Greet Geronimo event on Saturday was a smashing success! There were a lot of smiling faces! The kids were able to ride Geronimo, Ransom, and Rannita. There was a big straw bale mountain that they got to climb, a game of “Pin the Tail on Geronimo”, pumpkins to paint, a magician, popcorn and cotton candy. Over 300 guests and volunteers enjoyed a beautiful fall day surrounded by great people and beautiful horses! Claire Affleck Training looks forward to hosting more events like this in the future!
Betsy, Lynn, Alice, and Heather help this youngster climb aboard Rannita
We had a great time at the LCH Master’s Hunter Trials in Cazenovia this weekend! Lynn competed on Dr.Kiltz’s Geronimo in the Junior Hunter division and won a 4th place ribbon in the over fences class! Claire showed Chris’s horse, Chance in the Open Hunter division and got 6th in the over fences class.
