2014 Centered Riding Clinic
with CAROL O’DONNELL WILSON, Certified Level III Centered Riding Instructor
Sponsored by Columbia Dressage and Combined Training Association
with support from The Dressage Foundation
Hosted by William Woods Dressage
CLINIC DATES: SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 8-9, 2014
Proof of Negative Coggins Test, Dated Within One Year, must be presented before unloading.
ONLY ONE HORSE/RIDER Combination PER FORM PLEASE
Name of Rider: ______________________________________________ Age (if under 18) ___________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail _________________________________________________ Home Phone ________________________
Cell Phone or Work Phone ______________________________________________________________
Name of Horse________________________________________ Breed ________________________
Sex _____________ Age _________________ Height _______________ Color ___________________
Rider’s Experience:
Horse’ Experience:
Previous exposure to Centered Riding? yes ______ no ______
Fees:
Clinic Participant: Saturday and Sunday: $150 (recommended)
_____________
Saturday only: $90
(One-day riders must ride on Saturday)
_____________
Participating Auditor: One day
$10
_____________
Both days
$15
_____________
Total Fees
_______________________
Make checks payable to: Columbia DCTA and mail with entry to:
Kim Krieckhaus
2202 West Williams Road
Sturgeon, MO 65284
RELEASE: I agree to hold harmless the Columbia Dressage & Combined Training Association,
William Woods University, its employees and agents, Carol Wilson O’Donnell, and Centered
Riding, Inc. for any injury or loss suffered during or in connection with the Columbia DCTA
sponsored Centered Riding clinic.
Rider Signature___________________________________________________Date______________________
Owner/Agent Signature _________________________________________Date______________________
Trainer Signature ________________________________________________Date______________________
This clinic will consist of classroom time in the morning, and riding sessions in the afternoon.
Morning Session will last about an hour and a half, and focus on familiarizing participants with the
exercises that will be put into practice during the Mounted sessions. Groups of 2-3 riders will be
schedule throughout the late mornings and afternoons. The morning sessions are mandatory for
participation in the riding sessions, and riders must participate on Saturday to be eligible to ride on
Sunday.
Who Should Attend?
Riders of any discipline and riding level who would like to improve their balance, security,
performance, and overall enjoyment of their horse. Intro to Centered Riding & Continuing Centered
Riding will be offered. This clinic will provide a great opportunity to tune up your riding for spring!
Out of shape horses and riders are welcome!
ABOUT THE CLINICIAN
Carol O’Donnell Wilson is a certified Level 3 Centered Riding® Instructor and a Guild Certified
TTEAM™ Practitioner 2. She has more than 30 years of experience riding, training, competing,
teaching and coaching in multiple disciplines of riding. She has studied riding, teaching and horse
training techniques under numerous riders and instructors of national and international acclaim.
Areas of special interest and education are Classical Riding, Dressage, Hunt Seat and Jumping,
Western, Pilates, Centered Riding and TTEAM.
Carol has combined her degree in Communications with her years of equine experience and
training to develop an effective, fun and supportive learning environment for horse and rider. She
specializes in improving performance by teaching riders how to develop a more balanced, centered
riding position, how to communicate how horses think and behave. The result is enhanced
performance and a harmonious partnership of horse and rider.
Carol teaches riders of all disciplines, from novice to advanced, as well as teaching other riding
instructors. As she teaches, Carol has a knack for connecting with both horse and rider; identifying
and unlocking issues that can help them progress in their performance and partnership. She is clear
and concise in her presentations, offering information in ways that students easily understand. Her
supportive teaching style and sense of humor combine to create fun with equine education.
Carol conducts Centered Riding Clinics and TTEAM workshops around the U.S. as well as teaching
lessons and clinics at her own farm. Carol and her husband Chuck, make their home in Meriden,
Kansas.
WHERE? The clinic will be hosted by William Woods University in Fulton, MO. Directions: From
Hwy 54, Exit at HH Head southeast on William Woods Ave. (This road curves left onto Atkinson Rd.,
then right onto Westminster Ave.) William Wood Stable is located off the left side between 13th
and 14th St. (Extremely limited stabling; call or email Kim Krieckhaus for availability and cost).
For more information, call Kim at 573-442-8493, or email to kim@willowpondsfarm.com