Centered Riding® 's 13th Annual
International
Educational Symposium
"Centered Riding From Head to Toe"
November 7 - 9, 2008
Centered Riding’s 2008 International Educational Symposium will be held at the Red Roof Inn in Brattleboro, Vermont from November 7 – 9. The theme is “Centered Riding from Head to Toe.” Symposium presentations will concentrate on the ground work and bodywork of Centered Riding, Alexander TechniqueTM, Pilates, Feldenkrais, Balimo and some martial arts. There will be live horse and rider demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday afternoon at nearby Southmowing Stables in Guilford, Vermont.
The Saturday evening keynote speaker will be Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu, Riding Master, International Teacher and Author of “The Handbook of Riding Essentials,” and “The Handbook of Jumping Essentials.” Msr. De Ruffieu will also be one of the demonstrators on Sunday, November 9th.
New for the Symposium this year will be “By the Levels” networking” sessions. Each level of Centered Riding’s instructors (Levels I through IV), as well as the Rider and Supporting Members, will meet with their peers and have an opportunity to present problems, ask questions of each other, and share networking ideas. Each group will be moderated by a Level III or IV Instructor. After each networking session (there will be two – one on Friday evening and the second on Saturday before the keynote speaker), the moderators will bring the thoughts and questions out to the “general assembly” so that everyone can share.
As usual, Centered Riding will be conducting the Silent Auction to benefit the Sally Swift Scholarship Fund. This fund provides three grants each year to assist organizers of Centered Riding Clinics, three grants each year to assist members to attend an update clinic and new for this year – one grant to assist a member to attend the International Symposium. More information and a donor form will be soon available soon for those who wish to donate an item to the Silent Auction
2008 Centered Riding Symposium – Tentative Schedule
Friday Nov. 7 – All Events at the Red Roof Inn, Brattleboro, VT
2:00 - 4:00 Annual meeting
5:00 - 6:30 Annual meet ‘n greet- munchies plus cash bar
7:00 - 8:00 Judith Cross -Strehlke” Integrated Riding” and/or a networking session
Saturday Nov. 8 – Morning at the Red Roof Inn, Brattleboro, VT
8:30 - 9:30 Carol O’Donnel Wilson – Pilates -7 Easy Exercises to Improve Your Riding
9:45 - 10:45 Sue Leffler – Eckart Meyners work
11:00 - 12:00 Margreet Bowmeester - Feldenkrais
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch
Saturday Nov. 8 - Afternoon Events at Southmowing Stables, Guilford, VT.
1:30 - 2:30 Carol O’Donnel Wilson – live horse and rider demo
2:30 - 3:30 Sue Leffler – live horse and rider demo
Saturday Nov. 8 – Back at the Red Roof Inn, Brattleboro, VT.
4:00 - 5:30 “By the Levels” networking session
Saturday Nov. 8 - Evening Events at the Red Roof Inn, Brattleboro, VT.
6:00 - 9:00 Dinner and keynote speaker Francoise Lemaire de Ruffieu
Sunday Nov. 9- Morning Events at the Red Roof Inn, Brattleboro, VT
8:30 - 9:30 Debra Crampton – Alexander Technique
9:45 - 10:45 Heidi Potter – The Power from Within
11:00 -12:00 Mimi Pantalides - CR exercises
12:00 noon Silent Auction closes
12:15-1:00 Lunch – Silent Auction results
Sunday Nov. 9 – Afternoon Events at Southmowing Stables, Guilford, VT.
1:30 - 2:30 Mimi Pantalides – “Hands on Horses” – Live Demo
2:45 - 3:45 Heidi Potter – Jumping 101 – Exercises to Improve Balance – Live Horse and Rider
Demo
4:00 - 5:00 Francoise Lemaire de Ruffieu – Live Horse and Rider Demo
Rates for 2008 Symposium
REGISTRATION FEES:
Full Conference includes all events and meals:
| Early Bird Fees (by September 22, 2008): |
Members |
$345 |
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Non-members |
$375 |
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| Regular Fees (by October 15, 2008): |
Members |
$365 |
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Non-members |
$395 |
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| Late Registration Fees |
Members |
$380 |
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Non-members |
$410 |
| Specific Events only |
By October 15 |
After October 15 |
| Fri. evening reception |
Members $ 25 |
Members $ 25 |
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Non-members $ 30 |
Non-members $ 30 |
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| Saturday all events (incl. Dinner & Keynote speaker) |
Members $225 |
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Non-members $250 |
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| Saturday all day (excl. Dinner & Keynote speaker) |
Members $175 |
Members $200 |
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Non-members $200 |
Non-members $230 |
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| Saturday dinner & Keynote speaker |
Members $40 |
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Non-members $50 |
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| Sunday all events |
Members $175 |
Members $200 |
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Non-members $200 |
Non-members $230 |
Those who are not members of Centered Riding can join as a Supporting Member or Rider Member to receive member rates. To join as a member, complete membership application available from this link : http://www.centeredriding.org/applications.asp
Those registered by September 22 will receive a FREE specially-created Symposium T-Shirt.
This is a great educational opportunity to learn more about Centered Riding and enjoy fellowship with fellow equine enthusiasts. If you would like to attend, please complete and return the Registration Form available at the top of this page.
WE WILL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE SYMPOSIUM!
 NEW FOR 2008 – All 2008 Symposium attendees will be able to pick up an advanced copy of the 2008 Yearbook (available on a pre-order basis only) and have it signed by Sally Swift. (To order the 2008 Yearbook, complete  order from and return to address on form.)
See full announcement linked at the end of this paragraph for more information about the yearbook publication) click here
Read all about the 2007 Symposium (pictures!)
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