Rita Timpanaro Conducts Mounted Hunter Seat Equitation Clinics Nationwide
Get A Judge’s Point Of View From a Nationally Known Trainer And USEF Judge!
Rita is available to host a HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION CLINIC at your Barn!
Rita has served as a clinician at various facilities throughout the nation. She incorporates into her clinics the system she has developed during her extensive riding career as a rider, trainer and USEF “R” judge for 45 years. She loves teaching riders of all ages and levels of riding! Each clinic is based on the American Hunter Jumper Forward System of riding and training horses. In 2011-2016, Rita served as a USHJA Certified Trainer and was honored to be a USHJA Certified Clinician.
The clinic is set up by the clinic organizer of the facility where the clinic is being offered in the following manner:
- One, two and three day clinics
- 1 1/2 or 2 hours per sessions
- 3-8 riders per session
- 2-4 sessions per day
Private and semi-private sessions may be arranged as well. In addition, video sessions are offered. A video of each horse and rider is taken, analyzed, and reviewed. The following sessions are offered:
A: Ground Poles – Cross rails
B: 2′ – 2’6″
C: 3′ – 3’3″
D: 3’6″ and higher
Each clinic session consists of flat work, gymnastics, and jumping a course in accordance with the level of horse and rider. Based on the American Hunter-Jumper Forward system, Rita incorporates exercises to help improve the position of the rider and stressed the influence the aids of the rider have on the performance of the horse. The rhythm of the horse, track the rider chooses, and balance of both horse and rider are emphasized. Each is given the opportunity to work within their abilities and enhance their knowledge and skills. At the conclusion of the clinic, all participants, trainers, auditors and parents are invited to ask questions. “From the judge’s” perspective, each has the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the system and criteria used in judging horse shows!
Throughout the years as a USEF judge Rita has developed a scoring system for both flat and over fences classes. Often she structures the clinic “from the judge’s” perspective. At the conclusion of a flat exercise, the rider receives a score, with detailed review. At the conclusion of performance over a designated course, the rider again receives a score, with a detailed review. This approach is extremely beneficial to participants, trainers, parents and auditors.
In 2015, Rita was honored to judge the prestigious, Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, held in Brandon, Canada (March 29-April 4, 2015). She was chosen to give the “Ask the Judge” clinic. Participants gained a better understanding of the details involved in judging. It was very well attended and the participants enjoyed it!
Rita served as the hunter/jumper clinician at Equine Affaire, November 11-14, 2021, Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. Clinic sessions included:
“Fix the Chip! Getting the Right Distance to the Jump Every Time”
“Equitation over Fences: Connecting the Dots & Winning Your Equitation Class”
“Stay off the Judge’s Naughty List: Tips for Hunter Riders”
Improve your performance at home and in the show ring and have FUN while doing so!
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT RITA FOR PRICES AND AVAILABILITY!
June 8-9 2024
Chicory Meadow Farm, Cortland, NY
October 8-9, 2023
Chicory Meadow Farm, Cortland, NY
April 13-16, 2023
Rita Timpanaro was the clinician at Equine Affaire, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio
November 13 – 20, 2016
Rita Timpanaro was the Clinician at the Cozy Point Ranch, Fountain Valley School and Forest Edge Farm in Colorado
Cozy Point Ranch
Fountain Valley School
Forest Edge Farm
November 5-6, 2016
Rita Timpanaro was the Clinician at the IEA-USHJA Core-Clinic hosted by the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT
May 30 – 31, 2016
Rita was the Clinician at the USHJA Trainer Certification Program Clinic hosted by Karen Goodell
Forest Edge Farm, Colorado Spring, Colorado
January 29 – February 2, 2015
Rita Timpanaro was the Clinician at Canon Ridge Farm,
Fountain Valley School and Cozy Point Ranch, in Colorado.
Canon Ridge Farm – Castle Rock, Colorado
Cozy Point Ranch – Aspen, Colorado
Rita Timpanaro was the Clinician at the USHJA Clinic on April 4 – 6, 2014, hosted by Karen Goodell at the Forest Edge Farm, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Quite a few riders earned an Easter Egg, upon completion of the intricate, challenging course! And there were many variations of these courses! Lots of fun was had by all!
November 9 – 10, 2013
Rita was the Clinician at the USHJA Trainer Certification
