Mark your calendars for January 26th and 27th for the Michael
Bragdell Young Horse Clinic.

For those of you who are not familiar with Michael, he has worked as
an assistant trainer for Hilltop Farm for over 12 years. Michael has
a special gift with starting and developing young horses. Most
recently Michael qualified Beth Springer's gelding "Rochefort" for
the Young Horse Championships in Kentucky with an overall 8.08.
Michael and Rochefort finished 10th overall in the 5 yr. old
division. Michael also had the pleasure of bringing Hilltop's
Stallion, "Royal Prince", back out into the limelight this year and
had several wins at 3rd level. Michael is in charge of the young
horse backing process at Hilltop. Not only does he have experience
with starting a young horse, he also teaches horses and riders
through 2nd level.

The format of this clinic will be very educational, stepping through
the important training process throughout a young horses career. We
will break down the participants into 3 categories and run the
clinic in progression of training.

The clinic will start with an in hand portion and "Handlers session"
followed by 3 and 4 yr. old green horses that are in the backing
process and finishing up with horses going under saddle from 4, 5, 6
yr old and older. This is a unique auditing opportunity to gain
insight from a young horse guru from one of the top barns in the
country!.

Auditing costs are $20 per day or $30 for the weekend. Light
breakfast items and snacks will be provided along with Coffee/water
etc. A tasty lunch will be available for purchase for a nominal
fee.

The clinic will be held at Harper Crossing in Peculiar, MIssouri.
Information about Harper Crossing and directions can be found at
www.harpercrossing.com

Please RSVP for the auditing portion to Beth Springer and let her
know whether or not you would like to purchase lunch, as we want to
make sure we have enough food available.

The clinic will start at 8 am both days. For those of you planning
on auditing a schedule will be sent out beforehand.

Thanks and if you have any questions please call Beth Springer.

Beth Springer
913-219-9168