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THERE IS STILL ROOM AS OF JULY 19TH!! SIGN UP NOW!!RESCHEDULED to: August 14 & 15, 2010 Laurel Hill Farm, Unionville, PA

Olympic gold medalist, national and international competitor, nine-time USEA Female Equestrian Athlete of the year and renowned instructor, Karen O’Connor will be coming to Pennsylvania to give a two-day jumping clinic. Groups from beginner novice on up will be offered.

Organizer: Jane Beck, 855 Kurtz Mill Road, Mohnton, PA 19540, 610-856-1242 or 610-823-3378, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Entries: Open May 1, 2010 for OVCTA members, May 8, 2010 for non-OVCTA members. Limited to first come, first entered. Cost is $325 OVCTA members/$365 non-OVCTA members per horse/rider combination for both days. Includes one grooms pass per horse. Negative coggins required within 12 months. Limited Stabling is available - please contact Trish Scott at 610-486-6864 to arrange stabling.

Auditor passes may be purchased in advance for $12/day or $20/both days or the day of the clinic for $15/day or $25/both days.

Complete entry form and USEA release form and send with negative coggins and check payable to “OVCTA” to Bobbi Soos at 328 Monocacy Creek Road Birdsboro, PA 19508. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Click here for entry form.Click here for auditor's sign-up form.

Clinic format: Entry is for one session each day. The sessions will be approximately two hours each. 5 riders per group.
Day 1: Flatwork (in your jump tack) and Stadium jumping
Day 2: Cross-country jumping (portables will added to cross country course)

Clinic Policy:If you already entered for the old dates you may keep your spot for the new dates or have your entry refunded.
Cancellations accepted before August 4, 2010 , refunds less $20. Refunds are only made if place can be filled from waiting list.
Cold water and snacks provided for all riders and grooms at no charge. Boxed Lunches will be available for purchase.
Additionally, there will be an area available for hosing your horse

Important Rules:

• ASTM/SEI approved or standard exceeding hardhat with fastened harness at all times while mounted.
• Safety vest required while jumping.
• USEA approved medical armband while jumping.
• Parking in designated areas (ample room for big rigs)
• Please pick-up all manure – muck tubs will be provided.

Directions: . From the South : Route 1 to Rt 82; North on Rt. 82 through Unionville 1 mile to Green Valley Road. Turn right on Green Valley Rd. At the stop sign go straight which now is Hilltop Road. Go up hill and through woods, road becomes gravel and then the farm is the first driveway on the left. 2300 Hilltop View Road. From the North: Take Route 82 south from Coatesville, turn left on Green Valley Road and proceed as above.
** Do not attempt GPS directions with a trailer.**