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Part of our mission
at MDA is to provide ongoing, accessible dressage education to Hernando and the surrounding equestrian community. In
keeping with this mission, MDA is honored to host many different clinicians throughout the year. On this page you will find
a brief background on our 2010 clinicians. Some of these incredible trainers have been visiting for years, some are new
to our facility. Each one brings their own recipie for success, and by keeping our minds open to fresh ideas we are able to
grow as riders, trainers and as people. MDA invites you to come out and attend clinics; both participants and auditors can
gain new tips, tricks and insights! Forms for clinic involvement can be found at the bottom of this page.
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Wim Foekema started riding at the age of 9 in Holland. He followed an all around education at the
ORUN in Ermelo, The Netherlands, where he received the Commandanten Diploma, Assistant-Instructors Diploma and Instructors
Course with one of the highest scores for his teaching abilities! He was an "R" judge in Holland and
judged many local shows. After moving to the USA in 1987, Wim competed numerous horses in dressage and eventing. Wim
conducts clinics in Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX; Ocala, FL; Mankato, MN; Hernando, MS and teaches at different
barns in Minnesota. He judges many schooling shows in the area as well.
Wim is currently located at Pas de Duex Farm in Burnsville, MN, and Pas de Deux South in Ocala, FL. He
has competed at the FEI level successfully for the last 5 years with Oelizan at Prix St. George and Ovatio at Intermediare
I & II. Isabelle, his homebred mare, has competed at Second level and debuted at Third level in Florida with scores
up to 67% at Third 3.
Wim's teaching
philosophy: keep it simple, common sense and hard work!
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Debbie Hill is a USDF
Bronze and Silver medalist, USDF "L" Program graduate with distinction, and USDF Certified Associate Instructor.
Debbie Hill rode on the "A" hunter/jumper circuit as a child and junior. She became interested in dressage when
she met Eugene Abello and Brian MacMahon in Miami, FL. After taking lessons and showing for about two years, Debbie took a
working student position at their farm "Crescent Moon".
"Eugene and Brian bred and trained a number
of young horses, and needed a brave and adaptable young rider. I gained an invaluable education at their farm. They showed
me a kind, systematic and classical way to train dressage horses. I was very fortunate to have been given the opportunity
to ride several very different types of horses every day under their watchful eyes. I also was given the opportunity to ride,
train and show young stallions."
Debbie graduated from college and moved from Miami to Huntsville, AL for
her husband's job in 1996. She took a full-time accounting job at a local bank and began teaching and taking horses in training
part-time in 1998. Debbie began teaching and training full time in 2001. "My business has grown year by year. I offer
a training program to dedicated riders at any level. I really enjoy starting young horses for dressage."
Auditing:
FREE!
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Charlotte Bredahl-Baker was born and raised in Denmark.
In 1979, she moved to the United States, where she has been training dressage horses ever since. In 1985 Charlotte earned
her dressage judge's license. Today, Charlotte is a USEF "S" judge and FEI "C" judge. In 1992 Charlotte and her horse, Monsieur, were part of the bronze
medal winning Olympic Team in Barcelona. Charlotte has represented the United States in many international dressage competitions
and spent three summers training and competing in Europe. In 1997, she and her other horse, Lugano, were part of the silver
medal winning United States team at the North American Championship in Maryland. Charlotte lives in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, where in addition to training and teaching dressage
she works in real estate.
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Todd Flettrich, a Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer, is based in Coatesville, PN and Wellington,
FL, where he operates his training and showing business. An accomplished competitor,Todd has earned his USDF Silver and Gold
Medals. He is also a graduate of the USDF "L" Judge Program.
Past Clinicians:
Axel Steiner Maryal Barnett Tom Noone
Volker Bromman
Spanish Riding School
Bereiter Herbert Seiberl
Debbie McDonald
Clinic Auditor Form
Interested in auditing a clinic at MDA? Please fill
out this form and return with payment. Early discounts apply to those who sign up before the clinic start date. Walk-ins are
always welcome!
Clinic Participant Form
Clinic Participants, please make
sure to mail this form in with your payment and a copy of your horse's current coggins.
Clinics are filled on a
first come, first serve basis. Please try to sign up as early as possible!
Contact Elizabeth Rice at
elizabeth@midsouthdressageacademy.org or (901) 277-8108 for clinic lesson prices and availability.
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