Eric Smiley:
Olympian, World Equestrian Games and European Championships Rider
for Ireland. BHS Fellow instructor certified!!!
One of Area VII's favorite eventing coaches is returning to Washington State!! This time
Eric Smiley is coming back to the Dry Side of Washington State to conduct an eventing
clinic on great footing at Tulipsprings! We had great fun and lots of learning with Eric
in the last few years and we are excited to have him return again this year!!
Eric has a fun and engaging style of instruction, backed by all the "Serious
Credentials". He has represented Ireland on the international stage, including the
European Championships, the World Equestrian Games, and the Olympics. He brought home
the medals!! Eric keeps his skills and knowledge up to date by continuing to compete at
the Intermediate level
Eric takes riding and teaching very seriously. In 1995, he earned the Fellowship of the
British Horse Society credentials, making him one of only 59 in the world with this
highest level of teaching qualification. He brings this unique combination of education
and riding experience to riders of all levels. Maybe that's why he is one of our
favorites!
Come to join the fun and learning with Eric!
Eric's clinic is open to all ages and all levels. So come over to the Dry Side and
learn from one of the best!
Clinic Dates:
October 15-17, 2021
Entries Open: Now
Refund deadline date:
Sept 12, 2021
(If confirmed in writing to Tulipsprings)
Prerequisites for each level:
To ride at a level, horse and rider must have some experience schooling cross country at that level. This is to assure that the groups are compatible and that everyone has a positive experience. Please indicate on your entry form if you are ready to move up or inclined to move down a level, in case that is necessary to form groups.
Group size: 4-5 riders per group
Ride times: 1.5 - 2 hours per day for 3 days
(Dressage sessions will be shorter)
Exact times and groups to be posted at
www.tulipsprings.com a few days before the
clinic, and riders will be emailed. Ride times will be shorter or longer depending on
group size.
Three Day Clinic: $395 including stabling
(Add $25 total to reserve an indoor
stall for entire clinic)
No extra charges for extra nights stabling if
needed before or after your ride dates.
Auditors $20/day
Dogs $50/three day clinic
The first day will be small group dressage lessons. The second day will be stadium jumping on turf. Third day will be cross country. Cross country obstacles include full courses through Prelim, plus several Intermediate efforts. All the standard fun is represented: water, ditches, banks, coffins, corners, etc. We have Novice level trakehners, corners, and wedges. We also have an increasing collection of Baby Novice fences built like their Big Sisters (Roll tops, coops, etc). Plus: The Atomic Pit for extra texture!! And there is something new under the trees...It's kinda scary...
On site camping (no hookups) or (10 min.) Clover Island Inn (509) 586-0541 (Say you are with Tulipsprings for a discount)
Contact: Carol Curry
(509) 521-1100