The MSEDA Long Format Clinic held May 25 th at Masterson Station Park was a hit with all that attended. A total of 8 riders, from Beginner Novice through Training level participated. The clinic was a fun learning experience, with a varied group of riders, from a few that had already done Long Format competitions, to some considering entering one in the future.

The clinic consisted of 3 phases of instruction; the jog up, the steeplechase portion and the vet box. Our clinicians, Kerry Millikan, Cathy Weischhoff, and Sarah Escaro shared their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. Kerry provided tips to perfect your jog up, along with stories from her past, and comments on today’s trends. Cathy and her crew not only set up the steeplechase portion, instructed, and broke it down, but they provided entertaining scoring and cheerleading, too. Dr. Sarah was able to bring her knowledge as an FEI vet to address many topics for not only the vet box, but for general show horse care, as well. Refreshments were enjoyed during this section, while discussing a variety of useful information.

Anyone could benefit from this clinic, even if not planning on doing a Long Format event, because the level of experience and instruction provided a fun learning atmosphere in a creative way. It offered an opportunity to learn from the best at a very reasonable fee. How often does the chance to learn from an Olympian, 2 KY3DE riders, and a FEI certified vet, all in 1 clinic, come up?

Masterson Station Park was the perfect venue for the clinic. The hunter ring pavilion provided an escape from the rain for the vet box portion. Many folks brought this clinic together, including Shelley Ryan, and Cathy, for taking great care of Masterson Station Park.  Most of all, thanks to our 3 clinicians for their positivity and generosity.