2014 EAP REGIONAL TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE *please note - schedule subject to change DAY ONE: Horses should arrive by noon; riders get basic set up done. 1pm: Introduction – Stable Manager and Task Force Representative 1. Welcome Riders – Introduce Stable Manager, Task Force Representative and Host(s). Gift bags presented, Day Two groups assigned. 2. Horsemanship, teamwork, and sportsmanship expectations discussed. 3. Overview of stable management, general description of what basic stable management entails as well as show barn management. 4. Explain expectations of stable manager concerning horse care, tack care, stabling area presentation, teamwork. 5. Finish stable “set-up”. Review proper stall set-up. 6. Grooming practical: Stable Manager demonstrates proper grooming techniques and tack cleaning procedures. Groups then disburse to get all horses groomed and tack cleaned. 7. Presentation of horses in full tack: Stable Manager will check each horse for proper tack and boot (if any) fit. Discuss any changes that may be necessary prior to riding. 8. If time allows, Stable Manager, Task Force Representative and Host may assign light riding or lunging. 5pm: Evening Feed and Stable Chores Review Day Two schedule. Review Day Two group assignments. Assign night check duties. 8:30 pm: Night Check
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2014 EAP REGIONAL TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE DAY TWO: 6:30-7:30am:
Morning Stable Chores
7:30am:
Stable Inspection Review stable management topics for the day, review Day Two group assignments and schedules
8-9am:
Riding Theory by Clinician
9:15-11:00am:
Flatwork with Clinician (Group #1) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #3) Stable Management with Stable Manager (Group #2)
11:00am-12:45pm:
Flatwork with Clinician (Group #2) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #1) Stable Management with Stable Manager (Group #3)
12:45pm-1:45pm
Lunch All groups help put Group #2 horses away
1:45-3:30pm:
Flatwork with Clinician (Group #3) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #2) Stable Management with Stable Manager (Group #1)
4:00-4:30pm:
All groups set jumps for Day Three
4:30-5:30pm:
Specialist Presentation
5:30-6:00pm:
Evening feed and stable duties
6-6:30pm:
Pizza Party Day Three groups assigned and Day Three schedule reviewed
8:30pm:
Night check
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2014 EAP REGIONAL TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE DAY THREE: 6:30-7:30am:
Morning Stable Chores
7:30am:
Stable Inspection Review stable management topics for the day, review Day Three group assignments and schedules
8:30-10:30am:
Flatwork and gymnastics with Clinician (Group #3) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #1) Stable Management with Stable Manager (Group #2)
10:30am--12:30pm:
Flatwork and gymnastics with Clinician (Group #2) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #3) Stable Management with Stable Manager (Group #1)
12:30-1:30pm
Lunch All groups help put Riding Group #2 horses away
1:30-3:30pm:
Flatwork and gymnastics with Clinician (Group #1) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #2) Stable Management with Stable Manager (Group #3)
4-4:30pm:
All groups set jumps
4:30-5:30pm:
Specialist Presentation
5:30-6pm:
Evening feed and stable duties
6pm:
Day Four groups assigned and Day Four schedule reviewed
8:30pm:
Night check
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2014 EAP REGIONAL TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE DAY FOUR: 6:30-7:30am:
Morning Stable Chores
7:30am:
Stable Inspection Review stable management topics for the day, review Day Three group assignments and schedules
8:30-10:30am:
Flatwork and course work with Clinician (Group #1) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #2) Written Test with Stable Manager (Group #3)
10:30am--12:30pm:
Flatwork and course work with Clinician (Group #3) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #1) Written Test with Stable Manager (Group #2)
12:30-1:30pm
Lunch All groups help put Riding Group #3 horses away
1:30-3:30pm:
Flatwork and course work with Clinician (Group #2) Jump Crew and observe with Clinician (Group #3) Written Test with Stable Manager (Group #1)
4-5:30pm:
All groups set jumps
5:30-6pm:
Evening feed and stable duties
6pm:
Day Five schedule reviewed (Clinician to determine groups and schedule)
8:30pm:
Night check
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2014 EAP REGIONAL TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE DAY FIVE: FINAL COURSE 6:30-7:30am:
Morning Stable Chores
7:30am:
Stable Inspection Review schedule for the day
8:30am:
Stable Management Wrap up
9:30am:
First Group
Approximately 1pm: Lunch and Review Approximately 3pm: Everyone on the road
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