Lessons with Colleen Kelly
Most riders have difficulties sitting big trots, looking down, heels up, beginners falling in on the circle or advanced riders losing balance in the pirouette, losing jumping position or crooked tempis.
Working with endurance riders, polocrosse players, vaulters, Grand Prix dressage riders & Olympic level eventers, combined with a background in exercise physiology and biomechanics, Colleen Kelly is considered a world expert in seat, posture & balance. However, Colleen still loves working with children, paralympians & disabled riders. Nervous riders a specialty!
ARRANGE A CLINIC - or if you have a group or club, GET A FREE DEMO
Donated FREE Demos
Colleen is happy to DONATE - FREE OF CHARGE practical ridden demonstrations to clubs and riding barns all over the world.
Have a look to see what you need for a FREE DEMO and just email us to see if we will be in your area soon.
Have a lesson at home!
If you can't make a clinic, a great thing for riders in remote areas, or as a follow-up after your clinic is to video your riding, send it to Colleen and have a private, personal program sent to you. See ► video lessons
Lessons Fees
2009 Lesson Fees
valid until December, 2009
Australia
Overseas
Private - 1 hr
$115 *
US$140 *
Semi Private (2 riders)
$ 75 each *
US$ 85 each *
Shared (3 riders)
$ 55 each *
US$ 65 each *
Spectators
$15 adults $8 children payable to Colleen Kelly.
See details below* Plus any Arena, Venue, Parking or Stabling Fees.
Arena Fees & Organizer's Costs
Venues sometimes have a small fee on top of the lesson or on top of the spectator fee to help cover costs such arena hire, tea/coffee and phone calls.
Spectators - $15 adults $8 concession
► Spectators do not need to pre-book, simply pay on the day.
► If spectators have paid the venue to attend morning donated club demo - stay the remainder of that day for FREE.
► Rider's families - watch your family member's lessons for free. However, if you stay for other lessons, normal spectator fees then apply.
► Check if you need chairs, lunch, drinks, sunscreen or rain protection.
Minimum number
A minimum number of 7 lessons per day apply to most events, however please contact us if you are struggling for numbers as we have big mailing lists in most areas.
A nice number to aim for is 40 people at the evening event, and 40 at the morning club donated fundraiser. However, the more people you have, the more money your club will raise. However, email us if you're struggling and we can help you with promotion. See also: how to promote your event
Video Filming
We film nearly all clinics so riders can have a record of their riding to refer back to and to compare for years to come. It's also highly important that you get to see what we see, being filmed from the side, front and the back to analyse and improve asymmetries in the rider's body. We also film with understanding and sensitivity to personal issues. As we are working on private & personal rider issues, it is requested you DO NOT FILM OTHER RIDERS.
The full video of the clinic will include:
► The evening theory lecture. 2.5 hours of invaluable theory, techniques and information. Suitable for younger riders, coaches and judges & a mandatory pre-requisite for the teacher training course. If the club is unable to arrange this event, a copy of a recent lecture at another venue will be included.
► The morning demonstration. See how riders affect engagement, on the forehand, crookedness, flexion & bend. How to test jumping position & if riders are in front of the movement, behind, or sideways. Amazing techniques for shoulder in & half pass - even for beginners! How to stop a bolting dangerous horse (or control the pirouette!). Teaching emergency dismounts. If the venue is unable to arrange any part of this event, a copy of a recent demo from another venue will be included.
► ALL lessons at your clinic. Not only can you learn from your lesson, but you can learn greatly by watching others as well. Especially helpful if you cannot stay for the entire weekend.
Cost of Purchasing Video: The full video is normally around 15 hrs of wonderful techniques & info - all for the cost just a 1 hr lesson ($140)!
If a rider wants a copy of their lesson only, it is only $25.Payment
There are strict conditions on payment & cancellations. See How to Pay
Insurance Waivers
All riders must sign a waiver BEFORE MOUNTING or have their guardian sign if they are under 18 years. Please print insurance waiver and bring with you a on the day.
Accommodation & Transport
Accommodation for Colleen and an assistant needs to be provided at clinics. Please see what you need here: What you need for a clinic
What do I need to run a clinic?
There are strict conditions for arranging clinics.
See Organiser's and Rider's check listWhat should I bring to my lesson?
Please read the check list very carefully to ensure you have everything organized, and there are no last minute surprises!
Cancellations - Refunds for lesson payments
It's important you understand our payment & cancellation policies for lessons
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► How one small club raised thousands
