Houston County introduction to drill team horse camp

Event information

Date

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-05-11 09:00:00 2024-05-11 16:00:00 Houston County introduction to drill team horse camp What to expect?Learn what Drill Team is and how much fun it will be.Bring your own horse!You will learnBasic maneuvers.How to pick music.Timing and spacing.Parents and those interested in coaching are encouraged to attend.Jen Koop of LockStep Riding CO. will be bringing a couple of her riders and teaching the basics of drill.Mandi Niebeling, coach of Hearts and Hooves drill team, will host a session for parents and those interested in coaching.What is drill team?Drill team is a group of riders who come together to ride, promote horsemanship, sportsmanship, and friendship. Drill provides the experience of being a team member, increases skill set of both horse and rider, and develops a sense of pride. It encourages members to work together, mentor and develop leadership skills, creativity and camaraderie while having fun. Houston County Fairgrounds Houston County Fairgrounds Houston County Fairgrounds America/Chicago public

Time

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central time

Location

Houston County Fairgrounds
203 S History Ln.
Caledonia , MN 55921

Contact

Mandi Niebeling, Hearts-N-Hooves leader, drill team coach
Phone: 608-406-0147

Rebecca Paulson, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development, Houston County
rpaulson@umn.edu or 507-725-5807; 507-218-2946

Jennifer Burrichter, Extension administrative support staff
burrichj@umn.edu or 507-725-5807

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What to expect?

Learn what Drill Team is and how much fun it will be.
Bring your own horse!

You will learn

Basic maneuvers.
How to pick music.
Timing and spacing.

Parents and those interested in coaching are encouraged to attend.

Jen Koop of LockStep Riding CO. will be bringing a couple of her riders and teaching the basics of drill.

Mandi Niebeling, coach of Hearts and Hooves drill team, will host a session for parents and those interested in coaching.

What is drill team?

Drill team is a group of riders who come together to ride, promote horsemanship, sportsmanship, and friendship. Drill provides the experience of being a team member, increases skill set of both horse and rider, and develops a sense of pride. It encourages members to work together, mentor and develop leadership skills, creativity and camaraderie while having fun.

Audience

All youth grade 3 and up who are interested in learning about drill team!

Parents and those who are interested in coaching.

Cost

$25 (includes lunch)

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Rebecca two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.