The Equestrian Center at Pineland Farms near Portland Maine is featuring a USDF Continuing Education program, as part of the USDF Universtiy, October 9-10 featuring Johann Hinnemann and retired FEI 4* Judge Angelika Frömming. Offering a unique presentation there is full roster of great horse and rider combinations. To register, click here. This location has something for the entire family. The event held over Columbus Day Weekend offers lots of other events going on at the beautiful Pineland Farms 5,000-acre working farm, a diverse business campus and educational and recreational venue. Visitors can enjoy its beautiful rural landscape, with a multitude of recreational activities including Pineland’s new Disc Golf course, for those husbands and boyfriends or kids that don’t want to do horsey things. Trolley tours of Pineland at no cost can be offered (sign up in advance and no extra charge). It is well worth taking advantage of this unique opportunity to explore this incredible eco center. DressageDaily was there this spring and we look forward to a return.

Saturday, October 10th
8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens

9:00 a.m.  – 10:30 a.m.
Basic Paces and Dressage Movements from The Judge’s Point of View
Lecture led by retired FEI 4* Judge Angelika Frömming. Using short video clips, Ms. Frömming will show the theoretical requirements necessary for high marks on test movements.

10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
RIDERS
Marie DiBiccari & Bazinga D
David Collins & Bojing
Gwyneth McPherson & Eskandar
Heather Blitz & Praestemarkens Quatero

12:45 p.m. –  1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Discussion led by Richard Freeman, owner of Oak Hill Ranch, accompanied by Heather Blitz. Mr. Freeman will discuss the history of his breeding program, how it started, the road he’s travelled, and his personal thoughts and philosophy on picking mares and stallions. He and Heather will also discuss how their partnership has benefited one another.

2:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
RIDERS
Heather Blitz & Ripline
Danielle Gavriluk & High Life
Jutta Lee & Glorious Feeling
Gwyneth McPherson & Well Done
Sharon McCusker & Wrigley

Sunday, October 11th
7:45 a.m.
Registration Opens

8:30 a.m.  – 10:00 a.m.
Theory combined with practice: How To Improve the Basic Paces & Dressage Movements, Lecture and ringwork led by Johann Hinnemann.
Danielle Gavriluk & Black Diamond
Grand Prix horse tba

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
RIDERS
Marie DiBiccari & Bazinga D
David Collins & Bojing
Gwyneth McPherson & Eskandar
Heather Blitz & Praestemarkens Quatero

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
RIDERS
Heather Blitz & Ripline
Danielle Gavriluk & High Life
Jutta Lee & Glorious Feeling
Gwyneth McPherson & Well Done
Sharon McCusker & Wrigley
 
Things going on at LL Bean which is just 20 minutes away
NEDA Symposium October 17-18