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Press Release
"Circle
of Professionals" Weekend
A Success in Vermont
Aug 1, 2005, Plainfield, VT - Jane Savoie
and Ruth Hogan-Poulsen opened the doors of East Hill
Farm over the July 30-31 weekend to host the inaugural
"Circle of Professionals" event to share
their training programs and team of equine industry
specialists with over 50 clinic auditors, riders,
and professionals. The "Circle of Professionals"
was originally conceptualized by the Master Saddler,
Mr. Jochen Schleese of Canada. Having worked closely
with Jane Savoie in the past, Schleese and Savoie
teamed up with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen to provide the instructional
foundation for the weekend.
Although dressage themes were woven
into all lessons and demonstrations, participants
included event riders, hunter/jumper riders, and pleasure
riders interested in the overall improvement of their
riding plus the well-being of their horse.
Many riding and auditing participants
repeated Massachusetts-based Debbie Harvey's exclamation
that "watching top quality riders helps to reaffirm
the image in my mind of how I want to ride! The weekend
has been an inspiration."
Complementing the lessons and demonstrations
provided by FEI-level dressage riders Jane Savoie
and Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, workshop professionals included
Jochen Schleese (saddle-fitting), Holly Barnett (equine
massage therapy and saddle-fitting), Bo Poulsen (shoeing),
Dr Phillip van Harreveld DVM (Joint care and general
health ), and Dr. Emilie Beaupre DVM (acupuncture)
from the Vermont Large Animal Clinic in Milton, Vermont.
Riders and auditors had the opportunity
to spend the weekend among this circle of highly-experienced
professionals from across the equine industry. The
professionals repeatedly emphasized the interconnectedness
of their services to maintain a sound and healthy
horse and rider pair.
Jane Savoie aboard "Moshi"
during a demonstration with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen
Photo by Rhett Savoie
Terri Satterlee, Central Vermont Dressage
Association (CVDA) president, participated in the
weekend as a non-riding auditor. She praised the two-day
event for being "well-organized, and [running]
seamlessly from lectures to demonstrations to lessons.
From saddle-fitting and shoeing to nutrition and massage
therapy, the professionals brought attention to the
potential impact of their specialty on performance
and overall health &really complementing the themes
introduced during the lessons and demonstrations."
With the success of this first "Circle
of Professionals" event, Schleese, Savoie and
Hogan-Poulsen are planning to repeat this offering
to a wider audience again soon.
Bookmark these sites for future event
announcements or contact Ruth Hogan-Poulsen directly
at ruth@dressagetesttutors.com
to suggest a "Circle of Professionals" event
in your area!
www.Schleese.com
www.JaneSavoie.com
www.RuthHoganPoulsen.com
The youngest certified Master Saddler
ever in Europe, Mr. Jochen Schleese received early
recognition with his appointment as the official saddler
of the 1986 World Dressage Championships held in Toronto,
Canada. Widely recognized as an authority in his field,
Schleese incorporates his personal experience as an
international event rider into every product and service
offered by his company. Jochen Schleese Saddlery Service
Ltd. was the official saddler of the 2005 World Cup
Finals in Las Vegas, NV.
Jochen Schleese demonstating
the steps to properly fitting a saddle to a horse
Photo by Rhett Savoie
Recognized nationally as a coach, writer
and speaker, Jane Savoie first rose to international
attention as the reserve rider for the Bronze medal-winning
1992 Olympic dressage team. She has since been long-listed
by the USET with several horses and has won nine Horse
of the Year awards and three National Freestyle Championships.
Jane is based in Randolph Center, Vermont, during
the summer months.
A professional FEI rider, trainer, and
instructor, Ruth Hogan-Poulsen has been long-listed
by the USET and has been awarded the USDF Gold Medal
and USDF Freestyle Gold Bar. Ruth is based out of
East Hill Farm in Plainfield, Vermont, each year from
May through November.
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For more information or additional photos
contact:
Ruth Hogan-Poulsen
www.RuthHoganPoulsen.com
ruth@dressagetesttutors.com
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