2013 U.S. National Para-Dressage Training Symposium West Coast Region "A Team Approach"

Gold Medal Para-Dressage Coach Clive Milkins from Great Britain at the May 2013 East Coast Symposium working with Roxanne Trunnell. (Photo: Lindsay Y McCall)

Winters, CA - Building a medal winning equestrian team starts with building high performance athletes, educating riders and trainers, and enforcing the idea of "A Team Approach". With sponsorship from the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA), United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and the organization of the education branch of the USPEA, Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports, this is being made possible. For new or current U.S. riders and trainers the 2013 U.S. National Para-Dressage Training Symposium is a unique opportunity. Within one weekend riders and trainers will be immersed within the Para-Equestrian Dressage discipline.

The Trainer Workshop is scheduled for November 20, while the Rider Symposium runs from November 21-23, 2013. Clinicians and lecturers include: 2012 Paralympic Gold Medal Team Coach for Great Britain, Clive Milkins; international coach and rider Dennis H. Callin; Dressage and FEI Para-Equestrian 4* Judge David Schmutz, Former USEF High Performance Dressage Director Gil Merrick; FEI Veterinarian Dr. Mike Tomlinson; Para-Equestrian classifiers Joann Benjamin and Tina Wentz; and a panel of experts in multiple areas of Para-Dressage sport. The Registration & Information Packet PDF is available by clicking here. Registration deadline is October 25, 2013.

For more information please contact Joyce Brown, Carlisle Academy, e-mail jbrown@carlisleacademymaine.com or call 207-985-0374

Fast Facts of the 2013 U.S. National Para-Dressage Training Symposium
Train the Trainer Workshop: November 20
Rider Symposium: November 21-23
Hosted by Somerset Farm, Winters, California
Organized by Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports
Sponsored by USPEA & USEF
Symposium Banquet Sponsor HorseShow.com
In-Kind
DressageTrainingOnline.com
Somerset Farm
Winterhaven Dressage & Horsemanship

Important Information Regarding the Registration & Information Packet: Download the packet here

Please take time to read thought the Registration Packet carefully, as there is a lot of detail to digest. Registration Forms
The Registration Packet contains details for each category of the Symposium (Train the Trainer Workshop, Rider Symposium, and Auditing options). Each of these categories contains a separate registration form:

• Train the Trainer Workshop, Wednesday, November 20: Details are on page 4 and the registration form is on page 5

• Para-Dressage Rider Program, Thursday - Saturday, November 21 - 23: Details are on page 6 with rider registration form on pages 7 - 9.

• Active Auditors & Lesson Auditors, Thursday - Saturday, November 21 - 23: Auditor details are on page 10 and the auditor registration form is on page 11.

The registration forms have been created in a fillable pdf so that you can type your information in and email back to me jbrown@carlsileacademymaine.com. You are also welcome to print the forms off, write them out and mail to me at 65 Drown Lane, Lyman ME 04002.
 
Symposium Schedule
On pages 12 & 13 you will see the outline of the Symposium, with days, times and locations for each segment. Biographies of clinicians, lecturers and officials are at the end of the packet.
 
Important Dates & Deadlines
Symposium Registration and Deposit Deadline: October 25, 2013, with a 50% deposit
Final Payment Due: November 11, 2013

Somerset Farm Barn in Winters, CA. (Photo provided by Susan Treabess)

Accommodations
Download the Accommodations List HERE
A block of rooms have been set aside at Hyatt Place in Davis, California at the group rate of $139+. Train the Trainer Lectures and the Symposium Banquet will be held at Hyatt Place, so it is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. Participants should make their own reservations. If you choose the Hyatt, be sure to indicate that you are with the Para-Dressage Symposium Group in order to get the group rate. You are also welcome to select different accommodations. The towns of Dixon and Vacaville are also relatively close to both Winters and Davis.

Addresses of Symposium Locations
Hyatt Place UC Davis (accommodations, Train the Trainer lecture, Symposium Banquet)
173 Old Davis Road
Davis, CA 95616
Phone 1-530-756-9500; Fax 530-297-6900
HyattPlaceUCDavis.com

Somerset Farm (rider symposium)
8680 Wintu Way
Winters, CA 95694

For questions regarding stabling or horse matches, please contact Susan Treabess at 916-201-2560. All other questions should be directed to Joyce Brown, contact info below. Upon arrival at Somerset Farm, at check-in, there will be Liability Waivers for both Somerset Farm and Carlisle Academy that must be signed.