September 2011
2 posts
Guest Clinician Bruno Greber
We have lot of exciting new things happening at Flanagan Stables. Please join out Facebook page to keep updated.
June 2011
1 post
Exhibition Ride at Roanoke Horse Show
On Thursday June 23, Lynn will be riding Moud in a Freestyle Exhibition Ride at the Roanoke Horse Show. The ride will take place Thursday evening between class 40 and 41. Moud is owned by Karen Waldron of Shawsville, Virginia. Moud and Lynn performed in the Opening Ceremonies of the World Equestrian Games in 2010 in a Friesian Train. They will be riding to the music from musical...
May 2011
1 post
Strategies For Improving Your Dressage Scores
On June 11th, we are offering a clinic that will help to improve your dressage scores. Come and join us for a fun day with lots of tips everyone can use.
March 2011
2 posts
April 23, 2011 - Preparing for Competitions
This clinic will consist of choosing the tests that best suits the rider and their horses strengths. There will also be handouts with checklists to help organize your preparation for the competition. From these samples, riders can individualize them for there own needs.
At this clinic, there will be door prizes given out. Come and join us for the education as well as fun for all. Lunch will...
Training Tip: "Plan For Success"
The last couple weeks have brought us some warmer temperatures and with the tease of spring thaw many of us are getting back in the saddle to prepare for show season. While it feels fantastic to get into the swing of serious riding again, we must remember to take the necessary time to recondition our horse. It is so tempting to want to pick right back up where we left off at the end of...
February 2011
4 posts
2011 USDF Test Riding Clinic - February 19th
Yesterday was successful and I want to thank everyone who made it possible. All the riders, staff and of course, the horses. I hope the auditors went home with a better understanding of the dressage tests that we worked on. Riders rode the Training Level, First Level and Fourth Level Test 1 tests.
Next clinic is scheduled for March 26th and will be “Gymnastics for Horses”. I...
2011 USDF Test Riding Clinic - February 19th
Flanagan Stables is preparing for the 3rd Session of the winter series which is February 19th. Please come and join us. Door prizes will be given out at lunch and at the end of the day.
On March 20th, Virginia Tech is holding Educational Sunday. I will be part of a Round Table Discussion on the new tests.
March 26th is the date chosen for the Clinic on “Gymnastics for...
Test Riding Clinic - February 5, 2011
The weather held off and the sun even came out in the afternoon. All the horse and riders did well. We are working on the New 2011 USDF dressage tests. Auditors received handouts of the tests which were being ridden so they could follow along. It is fun to see what tests works best for each individual horse. Unfortunately, the weather in some areas was ice which kept some auditors who were...
Welcome Our New Blog Spot!
Flanagan Stables is very happy to unveil our new blog! We will continue to add topics and discussions as we move forward with this site! We look forward to hearing from you!