Rhodium Arabian Stud  hosted an Arabian Horse Youth Seminar at Isola Equestrian Centre in Auckland on 26 to 29^th September 2010. Thirteen young equine enthusiasts attended the clinic, presented by Kate and Doyle Dertell from Australia. Attendees, ranging from ages 12 to 18 years hailed from all over New Zealand (Christchurch in the south to Kaitaia in the far north). The youngsters were exposed to both the ridden- and halter disciplines, as well as all associated aspects of preparing and showing an Arabian horse. The seminar consisted of short theory classes in the mornings, followed by extensive, hands-on practical sessions, with ample time for leisure, discussion and interaction in the evenings around the fire. Apart from the practical riding- and in-hand lessons, basic subjects such as general care of horses (feeding, rugging, exercising, grooming) were covered and great emphasis was placed on turnout and the overall show preparation of the horses. The seminar culminated in a “mini show” on Wednesday, where the youth got the opportunity to prepare their own horses from scratch and to then compete in the ring against their peers. The last item on the agenda was an informal fun finale between the groups, which included barrel racing and jumping (horses and humans!) – this was enjoyed immensely by all and the cheering and laughing during this exercise made the entire camp worthwhile.

Miscellaneous Photos

Adele Butler

Ariana Ranui
 

Angela Pickard
 

Charlotte Wadsworth
 

Emily Ogilvie

Georgia Ross

Jessica Liggett-Bowring

Natasha Strydom

Olivia de Latour

Patrick Mulrennan

Sarah Meha

Sharleen Montgomery

Tivarn Cholmondeley-Smith

Doyle and Kate