Equine Connection Details

Friday, February 5 – Every age, every skill level welcome!

• 6:30 – 8:30 pm Ranch Riding Clinic with ARHA & NRHA Judge, Jennifer Wahr. This clinic continues at 8:30 am Saturday morning with a Horse Judging Contest.   Friday clinic includes Saturday contest entry.

Saturday, February 6 – Every age, every skill level welcome!

• 8:30 am Horse Judging Contest

Free Classroom Clinics

• • 1:00 to 1:45 pm Classroom “C” – Judges Panel (Panel judges TBD)
  • 1:30 to 2:15 pm Classroom “B” – Tribute Feed – (Subject TBD)
  • 2:00 to 2:45 pm Classroom “A” – AQHA Professional Horseman, Ryan Lindsay. Horseshoeing and Hoof Care
  • 2:30 to 3:15 pm Classroom “C” – Judges Panel (Panel judges TBD)
  • 3:00 to 3:45 pm Classroom “B” – Tribute Feed – (Subject TBD)
  • 3:30 to 4:15 pm Classroom “A” – AQHA Professional Horseman, Ryan Lindsay. Horseshoeing and Hoof Care
• 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Showmanship Level 1. Participation is limited to 12 and the cost is $50.
• 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Horsemanship Level 1. Participation is limited to 12 and the cost is $50.

Sunday, February 7- These Jeff Greaves clinics are limited to Level 2 exhibitors

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am Showmanship Level 2. Participation is limited to 12 and the cost is $50.
• 9:00 am to noon – Hippology Contest
• Free Classroom Clinics
  • 1:00 to 1:45 pm Classroom “C” – Judges Panel (Panel judges TBD)
  • 1:30 to 2:15 pm Classroom “B” – So You Want To Be A Vet?
  • 2:00 to 2:45 pm Classroom “A” – Clinic TBD
  • 2:30 to 3:15 pm Classroom “C” – Judges Panel (Panel judges TBD)
  • 3:00 to 3:45 pm Classroom “B” – Clinic TBD
  • 3:30 to 4:15 pm Classroom “A” – Clinic TBD
• 11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Horsemanship Level 2. Participation is limited to 12 and the cost is $50.
• 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Trail Clinic. Participation in the clinic is limited to 12 and the cost is $50.

Which Level Am I?

• Level 1- Riders with minimal show experience who are still developing their horsemanship skills, confidence and understanding of the show pen. Riders are learning the fundamentals of showing and building a solid foundation.
• Level 2-Riders with previous show experience who are comfortable competing in the show pen and who want to continue to develop their skills and confidence. Best suited for riders with experience at large open shows or breed show competitions.

Additional Information

• All Jeff Greaves Showmanship, Horsemanship and Trail Clinic Sessions are “bring your own horse”.
• Pre-registration for any portion of this event begins on December 1 and ends on January 22. Register by January 4 to ensure you receive our Equine Connection Weekend T-shirt.
• Audit fees, Judging Clinic (Friday and Saturday morning) and Hippology – $15 per day pre-registered or $20 at the door. Register with Michigan 4-H at above “other clinics and auditing” tab.
• Jeff Greaves Clinics registrations found above.
• Event Stalls are $60 each with 2 bags of bedding, reserved under the jeff greaves clinic tab above. Additional bedding can be purchased through MQHA prior to February 1.
• For more information contact MQHA at MQHAoffice@gmail.com or call 616-225-8211.
• Cancellation for the Jeff Greaves Clinic sessions, or stalls and bedding will be honored until January 15 with a refund.

Thank you to the following organizations for helping make this event successful.