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Past Events
March 21-22, & April 25-26, 2009 - with clinician Sophie Laverdière. Equine Excellence - Mt. Uniake, NS.Presented at Equine Excellence by Atlantic Reining Horse Association
March 8, 2009 - Samantha Lacey Flatwork Clinic
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Samantha Lacey BSc (Hons) BHSII
Sam is a classically trained rider who takes a systematic, holistic and tailored approach to the training of horse and rider throughout all disciplines. She trained in Britain, through the British Horse Society Instructor Training System, and achieved Intermediate Instructor status (BHSII) in 2007. Since moving to Canada permanently, she has also been granted Level 2 Coaching status through Equine Canada.
Sam has gained a great deal of experience through working in a variety of equestrian occupations throughout her career to date, including working as; a polo groom for a professional 4 goaler; a yearling preparation groom for a renowned thoroughbred racing breeding facility; a show groom for a top trainer of Welsh Cob Stallions; head girl at a breaking and training facility and Chief Instructor for two large commercial riding schools and events centres. Sam is currently involved with the teaching and training of Avon Pony Club members in addition to working with her private clients.
Sam is passionate about inspiring others entering into equestrian sports. She teaches riders of all ages and ability, helping them conquer their fears and achieve their dreams - whether that be a red ribbon or enjoying a carefree ride. Her approach is to encourage and support horses and riders to reach their optimum performance whilst keeping riding fun and having empathy with novice and/or nervous riders.
Sam uses a variety of teaching methods and training tools, dependant on the horse and rider. Both horse and rider are assessed in their first consultation and a structured work program is developed identifying the partnership's strengths and areas requiring improvement. (Students also have the opportunity to create a video diary in order to 'see for themselves' what they need to improve on.) Through the use of flat work exercises, pole-work, lunge lessons, body awareness training and motivational techniques students should expect to develop:
- A greater confidence in their riding ability.
- An improvement in their ability to influence their horse.
- An improvement in their horse's way of going.
- A vast improvement in their show jumping ability through working on the flat.
- Better results in the show ring, whatever the discipline.
July 27-28, 2008 - Equine Massage Event - Equine Rehab.ca
Instruction By: Sidonia McIntyre RMT, CEMT
Location: Equine Excellence
June 6-8, 2008 - Jim Durling Clinic
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NB Codiac Reining Association - Dell Hendricks Clinic
May 21-22, 2008
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April 26 & 27, 2008
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Equine Excellence Presents: Routine Veternary Care for Your Horse Presented By: Dr. Vanessa Churchill Date: April 3, 2008 7pm-9pm Location:Equine Excellence Lounge |
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| October 13-14, 2007 - ARHA Maritime Super Slide Show (Exhibition Park). This show at Exhibition Park in HRM attracted many spectators. Equine Excellence showed very well. Congratulations to all who competed, and thank you to all who volunteered, it is very appreciated. Competition results will be posted here soon. |
September 15, 2007 - Red Rock Ride & Slide, PEI
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Photos: Top row - Left: Karen and Lisa in the rain. Middle: Karen and Sam showing off their 3rd placing in the Non-Pro run off. Right: Karen and Samantha Twist getting ready to run. Bottom row - Left: Kristen studing hard. Middle: Tina on Twista Silver Streak and Kristen on Scorps Twist waiting to go into their class. Right: Linda Hodgkins, Barry Doyle and Karen Pierce after the1st place run off in Non-Pro. |
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NBCRA Fall Show, Sussex, NB - September 1st, 2007
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| Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped out. The event was a huge success for the Equine Excellence riders, with several of them bringing home awards! We're already looking forward to the next event. Photos: top row - Lisa Tulk's first place trophy. (left), participating horses (right), bottom row - Carolyn Haddock and Ginger (one of the barn mascots). (left), Riding in style. (right) |
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Summer Barn Party! - August 2007
Equine Excellence would like to thank everyone for taking part in the barn party. A great time was had by all. We look forward to having another get together real soon!
Reining Clinic with Jim Durling - August, 2006
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| The participants of this weekend long event enjoyed their experience and learned new skills in the process. Many others came to observe and cheer on the riders. Call us for more information on reining clinics. Photos: top row - Ross and horse Tigger doing rope work (left), warming up (right), bottom row - working on circles (left), Jim instructing riders (right) |
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Reining Show, Bridgewater, NS - 2006
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Lisa Tulk placed 3rd in the Open with a score of 71.5. |
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