Vixen Hollow is hosting a four week clinic series focusing on aspects of eventing with Melissa Fox of Fox Sport Horses. Dressage is a key part of eventing but it is also foundational to ALL disciplines of riding. Understanding the mechanics of a horse's movement and how a rider can control them leads to great riding in any discipline. "Back to the Basics" is about working on the foundations of dressage. Melissa will teach riders how to connect with their horse and focus on controlling the way a horse balances, engages its front and hind end, bend correctly at the neck, move shoulders, and body and respond to a rider's commands.
Instructor: Melissa Fox
Location:
Location: 7750 320th St W, Northfield, MN
Date: October 9
Time: starting at 8 am, riding times will be assigned several days prior to the clinic
About Melissa Fox: From off-track thoroughbred rehabilitation, to horse rescue, to starting young horses from scratch, Melissa has learned problem solving for horses and riders of all backgrounds. Melissa understands that every horse is different and helps her riders understand how to connect with their horse. She focuses on all elements of the bond between horse and rider and teaches students how to problem solve for their unique animal. Melissa thinks it is important to ride correctly but also understand WHY elements of riding work. Riders will learn to understand a horse's biomechanics and how to use a horse's natural ability, balance, and movement and help them to feel when a horse is moving correctly.
About Vixen Hollow: Vixen Hollow is an 80 acre farm with a 120x60 indoor riding area, a 120x240 outdoor riding arena, and a 6 acre jump field located 45 min south of the twin cities. We are an inclusive and positive riding environment that supports women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities in sport.
www.vixenhollow.orgFormat: 1 day clinic. 2 riders will share a one hour slot. The riding session will include whiteboarding to help riders visualize a horse's position when bending to educate rider. Riders will get an intense, educational, dressage session focusing on helping riders to connect with their horse. The session may focus on bending, transitions, connection, lateral movement, or more advanced dressage movements, depending on the level of horse and rider. Please plan to ride in your normal tack so that if issues exist, these can be identified and addressed during the session.
Cost and deadlines:
Registration and Payment of $80 due October 8, 2022. Trailer-in fee of $15.00. Overnight stall $30 per day - overnight stall will get you access to the stall during the following day. Auditing is free but auditors must be polite and not disruptive. If overcrowding occurs, auditors may be asked to leave the riding area. Spots are not guaranteed until payment is received. Payment can be made to Vixen Hollow LLC: venmo @sara-lofgren-1 - PayPal
kubsarat@yahoo.com - check made out to Vixen Hollow and mailed to 10100 Deer Haven Ct, Lakeville, MN 55044 - Please write "Melissa Fox Clinic" in notes for payment.
Cancellation/refund: Before October 7, you will receive a refund minus $5 convenience fee. After September 8, if a waitlist participant takes your spot, you will receive a full refund minus a $10 convenience fee. If nobody is available to take your spot, you will not receive a refund. No convenience fee if late cancellation for covid-19 with proof of positive test.
Weather cancellation: Event will be held unless there are severe weather conditions preventing it. We will reschedule within 90 days or issue refunds/credits.
Auditing: We are encouraging people who love eventing and want to learn from Melissa Fox's teaching style to come audit this event. Note that we will limit the number of auditors permitted at this event if it becomes necessary.
