TRAINER SYMPOSIUM

CLINICIANS LINDA ALLEN AND JULIE WINKEL

September 9-12, 2025

The 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.

Other special guests 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.

Discussion topics include but are not limited to—the future of the sport, horse welfare, association/organizations, training horses, coaching riders, client and employee management, ethics, business management, marketing and much, much more.

Attendees will have the opportunity to bring a horse for the riding sessions and experience first-hand the new skills being learned.

Some of the questions to be addressed in lectures and roundtables:

• What type of business model is best for me, my market and skill set?

• How do I discover my niche in the industry?

• How do I match the different teaching styles with my students?

• What types of clients and horses will benefit most from my business model and skills?

• How do I maximize my income if I choose not to “run from horse show to horse show”?

• How do I find more clients in my market and retain them?

• How do I find quality horses and improve the horses I already have in my barn?

• How do I manage challenging clients and employees?

• How do I balance work and life in the horse industry to avoid burnout?

The symposium, which benefits Goodtoknow Horses 501(c)3, also features wine tastings and delicious meals while you enjoy networking, exchanging ideas and discovering common ground with your fellow pros.

Cost: $1,600 or $2,000 with a horse (maximum of eight)

PLEASE FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW AND SUBMIT PAYMENT

A few Under 21 auditing spaces are available. Please inquire for pricing and availability: Julie Winkel (mwstables@aol.com).

Travel Information:

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is a 20-minute drive from Maplewood

Recommended hotels include:

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - (866) 821-9996

Residence Inn - Reno - (775) 853-8800

Hilton Garden Inn - Reno (775) 850-9700

TRAINER SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FORM

Please remit payment (U.S. funds) to: Goodtoknow Horses, 425 W. Laramie Dr. Reno, NV 89521 or click below to pay via PayPal.

Please fill out the registration form below and submit payment to secure your spot. Thank you!