Centered Riding’s 14th Annual International
Educational
Symposium
“Centered Riding’s Partner – The Horse”
November 6 - 8, 2009
Centered Riding’s 2009 International Educational Symposium will be held at the Putney Inn in Putney, Vermont from November 6-8. The theme is “Centered Riding’s Partner – The Horse.” Symposium presentations will include equine biomechanics, classical training, equine myotherapy, saddle fitting, in hand work, animal communication and EMDR for horses. 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 Lendon Grey, Executive Director of The USDF Foundation, nationally known Dressage rider and trainer, owner of Gleneden Dressage, author and founder of Dressage4Kids.
On Friday, before the Symposium officially opens, Centered riding will be offering a first aid / CPR course which is required for instructor certification beginning in 2010. Hodari Keels will be conducting this course from 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM. Information about this course is available from equifin@att.net. The Annual General Meeting will follow.
Instead of the “By the Levels” networking session after the Annual Meeting, we will encourage participants to speak about Sally Swift, her legacy and the future of Centered Riding.
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, five grants per year to assist members to attend an update clinic and two grants to assist a member to attend the International Symposium. More information and a donor form will be soon available for those who wish to donate an item to the Silent Auction. Anyone who would like to make a donation for the Silent Auction can contact our office (office@centeredriding.org).
2009 Centered Riding Symposium – Tentative Schedule
Friday Nov. 6 – All Events at the Putney Inn, Brattleboro, VT
8:30- 4:00 First Aid / CRP Course
4:30-6:00 Annual meeting
6:00-7:30 Annual meet ‘n greet- munchies plus cash bar/ Speak for Sally
7:30-8:30 Vera Paisner – EMDR for horses
Saturday Nov. 7 – Morning at the Putney Inn, Brattleboro, VT
8:30 - 9:30 Susan Harris – Visible Horse
9:45 - 10:45 Donna Snyder-Smith- Equine Biomechanics
11:00 -12:00 Margreet Bowmeester – Saddle Fit
12:15- 1:15 Kate Kennedy – Animal Communication
1:15 - 2:00 Lunch
Saturday Nov. 7 - Afternoon Events at Southmowing Stables, Guilford, VT.
2:30 – 3:30 Susan Harris – Visible Horse Demonstration
3:30 - 4:30 Donna Snyder-Smith – InHand Demonstration
4:30-5:30 Margreet Bowmeister – Saddle Fitting Demonstration
Saturday Nov. 7 - Evening Events at the Putney Inn, Brattleboro, VT.
6:30 - 9:00 Dinner and keynote speaker Lendon Grey
Sunday Nov. 8- Morning Events at the Putney Inn, Brattleboro, VT
8:30 - 9:30 Robin Brueckman – Classical Training
9:45 - 10:45 Kate Kennedy – Equine Myotherapy
11:00 -12:00 Margreet Bouwmeester - Acupuncture
11:30 Silent Auction closes
12:15-1:00 Lunch – Silent Auction results
Sunday Nov. 8 – Afternoon Events at Southmowing Stables, Guilford, VT.
1:30 - 2:30 Robin Bruekman – Classical Training Demonstration
2:30 - 3:30 Kate Kennedy – Equine Myotherapy Demonstration
3:30 – 4:30 Margreet Bouwmeester – Acupuncture Demonstration
Rates for the 2009 Symposium
REGISTRATION FEES: (all fees payable in US$) Please circle appropriate fee:
Full conference includes all events and meals:
| Early Bird Fees (by September 22, 2008): |
Members |
$350 |
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Non-members |
$380 |
| Regular Fees (by October 15, 2008): |
Members |
$370 |
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Non-members |
$395 |
| Late Registration Fees |
Members |
$385 |
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Non-members |
$415 |
| Specific Events only |
By October 15 |
After October 15 |
| Fri. evening reception |
Members $30
Non-members $35 |
Members $30
Non-members $35 |
| Saturday all events (incl. & Keynote speaker) |
Members $230
Non-members $250 |
Members $250
Non-members $275 |
| Saturday all day (excl. Dinner & Keynote speaker) |
Members $180
Non-members $200 |
Members $200
Non-members $230 |
| Saturday dinner & Keynote speaker |
Members $40
Non-members $55 |
if seating avail. $60
if seating avail. $65 |
| Sunday all events |
Members $180
Non-members $200 |
Members $200
Non-members $230 |
Early Bird registration Bonus: All those registering by September 21 will receive a specially created Symposium T-shirt.
Please specify size
Small_____, Medium_____, Large_____, X-Large_____, XX-Large_____
This can be picked up at registration desk |
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 21 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!
2009 Yearbooks with special tribute to Sally Swift and remainder of her life story will be available for pick-up at the Symposium. Make sure you’ve ordered yours in advance.
Yearbook order form can be found in the box at the top of this page.
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