Our Programs
First Responders Horse handling & safety clinic
Maplewood hosts the bi-annual First Responders Horse Handling & Safety Clinic, which is a hands-on opportunity for First Responders and other interested people to gather knowledge and experience handling horses to better prepare for emergencies.
Next date
TBD
2-5 p.m.
Sponsors/partners
There is no cost to attend, and the clinic is open to all.
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young rider horsemastership clinic
Maplewood's inaugural Young Rider Horsemastership Clinic is specifically geared toward young riders ages 13-18. Activities include riding lessons, educational seminars/lectures on conformation, grooming, stable management, feed and nutrition, bits and bitting, tack and equipment, judging and many other horsemanship topics.
Special guest speakers will share their expertise in stable management, equine nutrition, veterinary care, shoeing, and much more.
young horse trainer school
The annual Young Horse Trainer School, with clinicians Linda Allen, Jose Alejos and Julie Winkel, has now become sought-after educational opportunity for people wishing to learn more about training young horses.
From halter breaking foals to backing 3-year-olds to preparing sport horse prospects for the International Jumper Futurity, the school offers a variety of educational opportunities, both in the classroom and in the arenas, to expand your horsemanship and training knowledge.
young rider Horsemastership clinic
June 12-16, 2024
sponsors/partners
Registration is now open for young riders and auditors. We expect this inaugural clinic to sell out quickly, so reserve your place now!
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young horse trainer school
September 3-8, 2024
sponsors/partners
Registration now open for riders, auditors and young horses to start. The riding spaces sold out quickly in 2023, so reserve your place now for 2024!
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Judging hunters & equitation clinic
The Judging Hunters & Equitation Clinic is based on the book of the same name by Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker. This clinic takes the mystery of out judging Hunters and Equitation and allows you understand step-by-step the processes involved through an educational yet entertaining platform. In addition to the facts, you’ll hear first-hand accounts and stories from two judges with a combined 60+ years in the judge’s box. From learning how judges keep their cards and the process of scoring, to taking part in live judging of conformation, under saddle and jumping classes, you’ll never look at judging the same again while becoming a savvier competitor in the show ring!
Trainer symposium
The inaugural Trainer Symposium, led by Linda Allen and Julie Winkel, is aimed toward the developing professional and a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge in and out of the saddle from industry leaders.
Attendees will have the opportunity to soak up knowledge from Olympic Games show jumping course designer Linda Allen who will teach course design and building gymnastics for a purpose; and top Hunter/Jumper professional and educator Julie Winkel will help you learn the different teaching and learning styles.
Special guests will include top professionals in the sport who will share their experiences in establishing their businesses, what they did right and wrong and ultimately how their choices allowed them to live their best lives and fulfill their dreams in the horse industry.
adult riding/horsemanship camps
Maplewood's Adult Riding/Horsemanship Camps have become legendary in the equestrian world and attract campers from across the country and Canada! Activities include riding, dining, educational seminars on conformation, bitting, judging and other horsemanship topics, secrets to success in the show ring, and much more.
Judging hunters & equitation clinic
September 14-15, 2024
Sponsors/partners
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Trainer symposium
September 10-13, 2024
sponsors/partners
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