JANUARY 19TH-20TH CLINIC WITH DANIEL STEWART!

Mounted Clinics And Sports Psychology Seminars

With Daniel Stewart

Former USET Coach, Author and International Clinician

Saturday, Jan 19^th: 12:30-5:30 Video Analysis Clinic    6:00-8:00pm Sports Psychology Seminar Part 1

Sunday: Jan 20^th:     8:30-12:30 Clinic Part 2        12:30 to 2:30 Sport Psychology Seminar Part 2

Daniel Stewart has been a successful international trainer and instructor for over 20 years.  From 2000 to 2006 he coached riders on several US Equestrian Teams to success at World Championships, World Equestrian Games and Olympics.  As the internationally acclaimed author of “Ride Right” he’s widely considered one of the world’s leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, biomechanics, and athletics.  Stewart has been the subject of numerous magazine and newspaper articles and is a regular presenter on the Horse Radio Network as their equestrian sport psychology and performance expert.  For more information visit: www.stewartclinics.com.

Equestrian Sport Psychology Seminar Part 1 & Part 2

A fun, informative and humorous look at Equestrian Sport Psychology… learn stress management, positive thinking, goal-setting and visualization techniques to help maximize your success, enjoyment and confidence while minimizing stress, fear and performance anxiety from all your riding and showing experiences.  This seminar is split over the two days.

Video Analysis Clinics (mounted)

This clinic is designed to help riders identify and solve imperfections that affect their performance and success by letting them watch and analyze themselves on videotape – frame-by-frame. When an imperfection is identified Coach Stewart will explain the cause and the many possible solutions. Immediately after the analysis your riders will start improving their position by riding in a 45-minute follow-up lesson with Coach Stewart.

Pressure Proof Clinics (mounted)

Seven unique mental preparation clinics – called “Pressure Proof” clinics – have been designed to teach you how to control pressure, stress, doubt and performance anxiety (in your practices) so that you’ll know how to overcome them in your competitions. This clinic teaches the riders the value of confidence and overcoming show jitters, but the pressure is such that the riders are "forced" to remember their horse (stay balanced and in control instead of panicky and rushed). 

Fees and Schedule For The Day

The Video Analysis clinic will be Saturday from 12:30-5:30, followed by part 1 of the Sports Psychology Seminar from 6:00-8:00.  Sunday, based on interest, we will either hold a second Video Analysis clinic or a Pressure Proof Clinic from 8:30-12:30, followed by part 2 of the Sports Psychology Seminar.  Indicate on your entry form which clinic(s) you would like to ride in.

Riders will ride twice in each clinic and may ride both days.  There will be a maximum of 10 riders per day.  Light hot and cold refreshments will be provided. 

Fee will be $160 per rider for each day, which includes attending both seminars.   Auditing is $40 for both days or $25 for one day.  The forms below needs to be returned with the releases signed prior to the clinic.  Auditors – you must also pre-register and must also sign release!

For times, registration form and additional information contact:  Nancy Ligon  at: Nancy@FireflyFarm.net  or at 610-585-7907.  Times will be scheduled three days before and e-mailed to you.
LINK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE!

April Clinic Schedule!

Friday April 6th:  Mark your calendars for Friday, April 6th to come to Firefly and enjoy a fun and relaxed evening listening to a couple of authors share their stories and experiences. This will be a fun night for all ages and interests. Please be here by 6:45pm and bring a chair along with a snack to share. 

Meet Andrew Barclay, former hunstman of the Greenspring Valley hounds, one of the foremost authorities on Foxhunting in the U.S. and author of Letters to a Young Huntsman and Anne Hambleton, former amateur steeplechase jockey and author of young reader novel, RAJA, Story of a Racehorse (ages 10+).

Cited as a work that "should be required reading for anyone interested in following the hounds" by the Chronicle of the Horse,Letters to a Young Huntsman is modeled on Peter Beckford's classic 18th century work, Thoughts on Hunting.

Andrew Barclay shares his wealth of experience gleaned from many years as huntsman for one of the nation's leading hunt clubs in a practical and conversational tone.

Called "An outstanding debut novel for young people" by Kirkus review, RAJA, Story of a Racehorse follows the "could be true" odyssey of a highly bred American racehorse through the worlds of Thoroughbred horse racing, show jumping and steeplechasing in a story of courage, second chances and never, ever, ever giving up! Raja, the protagonist makes two appearances at the Cheshire Foxhounds Point to Point - as an outrider mount and contender in the Ladies race. SeeRAJARACEHORSE.COM.

 Books will be available for sale.

4/13: Bit Clinic at Firefly. The owner of Maryland Saddlery is coming to discuss bits, how they work and how to make the best choice of bit for your horses comfort and best possible way of going. Starting at 5pm.

4/21 JJ Tate clinic -  Register through the OVCTA

Wonderful 2011

I am so thankful for all of our wonderful friends and community of people who make Firefly Farm as fabulous as it is. It has been a incredible year filled with many incredible experiences....I can't wait to see what we do in 2012. Merry Christmas to all of you and may you always find peace and happiness with your equine friends.

Welcome to Strudel!

I want to Congratulate Nina on the addition of Kent's Baron Von Strudel to her family. After a long search, Strudel has found himself to be one of the latest members of the Firefly Family. We are all looking forward to the future with this pair and know they will be wonderful together.

Schedule for 2/18 & 2/19 Daniel Stewart Clinic!

HI Everyone,

I hope you are all looking forward to our upcoming clinic with Daniel Stewart as much as I am. Here is our tentative schedule...

Friday...meeting at Sherry French's home at 1912 Parker Hill Lane, Chester Springs, PA for a pot luck dinner at 6pm and then sports psychology seminar by Daniel from 7-9pm.

Friday Feb 18 - Seminar Evening 

Meet at Sherry French's home at 1912 Parker Hill Lane, Chester Springs, PA for a pot luck dinner at 6pm and then sports psychology seminar by Daniel from 7-9pm.

7:00 to 8:30 - Equestrian Sport Psychology seminar

8:30 to 9:00 - Q and A

Saturday Feb 19 - Psycho Clinic Day

Firefly Farm, 100 Johns Rd, Glenmoore, PA 19343

8:45 to 9:00 - Welcome briefing for all riders (group 1 mounted only)

9:00 to 9:50 - ZIPPER for group 1

9:50 to 10:40 - ZIPPER for group 2

10:40 to 11:30 - ZIPPER for group 3

11:50 to 12:40 - STEPS for group 1

12:40 to 1:30 - STEPS for group 2

1:30 to 2:20 - STEPS for group 3

2:30 to 3:00 - Big Q and A and book signing

Group 1: Nina, Madison, Micaela & Brian

Group 2: Bettes, Marie, Alex, Pam

Group 3: Esin, Paige, Margaret, Mike & Nicole 

See you all soon! Bring on the warm weather!

Nancy

2011 Summer Camp Dates Are On The Site!

Firefly Farm Summer Riding Camps

Firefly  is  offering  their  summer  riding  camps  again  this  year!  

June 20-24, 2011 July 11-15, 2011 August 15-19, 2011 (Advanced Riders Only)

Firefly  summer  camps  are  geared  to  riders  who  enjoy  enhancing  their  riding  skills  as  well  as  learning  about  the   care  of  horses.      All  lessons  are  taught  by  Nancy  Ligon  who  has  been  riding  since  the  age  of  5.  She  has   experience  in  equitation,  hunters,  jumpers,  dressage,  fox  hunting,  and  eventing.  She  is  certified  by  the   American  Riding  Instructors  Association.    Nancy  and  Firefly  are  very  active  in  the  Pickering  Hunt  Pony  Club.  

The  camps  are  kept  small,  only  8  campers  per  week,  to  ensure  quality  instruction  and  more  in  depth  learning   opportunities.    Daily  one  hour  lessons  will  be  conducted  by  Nancy.    In  addition,  many  other  activities  will  be   included,  based  on  the  weather  and  each  ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣Firefly  has  an  indoor  area,  an  outdoor  ring,  an   outside  cross  country  course  and  many  trails.  Activities  may  include:  

Trail  Rides   Pony  Painting   Horse  Conformation  Crafts  

First  Aid  for  Horses   Horse  Care     (bathing,  feeding)  

  

Pony  Club  Games   Pony  Braiding   Tack  Care  

Demonstrations     Veterinarian,  Farrier,  Dentist,  Chiropractor   (dressage,  jumping,  games,  eventing,  hunters) 

Fees  and  Schedule  For  The  Day  

Horse  Sport  Introduction    

Camps  will  be  from  9am-­‐3pm.      Campers  should  bring  a  lunch,  including  a  drink,  clothes  to  wear   when  not  riding,  riding  clothes,  including  proper  footwear  and  a  helmet.    

Fee  will  be  $350  per  camper.    In  order  to  reserve  a  spot  in  the  camp,  a  $50  deposit  is  REQUIRED  and   the  form  below  needs  to  be  returned  prior  to  the  camp.      

For  additional  information  contact:    Nancy  Ligon    at:  Nancy@FireflyFarm.net    or  at  610-469-6163. 

PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS!!

Congratulations to Nina, Julianna & Madison

On Sunday I had the good fortune to attend the CCHSA banquet to watch Nina, Julianna and Madison get their year end awards. I am so proud of these girls and their ponies and know how hard they worked to earn their spot in the top ribbons in Chester County. Nina and Iceman were 6th in 13 & Under Equitation! Julianna was Reserve Champion in Short Stirrup Equitation, Champion in Short Stirrup Hunter with Lady and 3rd with Lacey, and Reserve Champion in Pleasure Pony with Lady! Madison and Declan achieved Reserve Champion in Shortest Stirrup Equitation and 5th in Short Stirrup Hunter! Congratulations girls and remember to thank your families for all of their help and support. Your ponies could use a special treat as well!