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TRAINING
He is available to meet students at the shows as well. Many professionals as well
as amateurs find him helpful on a show-by-show basis. Call, or click to the schedule for
Kevin's upcoming show plans.
Current students include Brooklyn Faber, the youngest rider at age 11 competing
in the Foxfield Derby in the junior/amateur jumper division as well as placing in
the level 6 professional section that same day, and adult amateur jumper
Susan Reynolds (Marshall and Sterling league finalist): 7th and fastest at the
finals aboard "NIGHT CAP" at Washington International.
Amateur jumper Nancy Ballance was featured in the Amateur Forum in U.S. Equestrian Magazine.
His adult amateur riders have been nationally ranked.
His regular trips to Western Europe refresh his own training, and he buys jumpers
to import to the United States. These horses include "LEVANTOS" (double circuit
champion at Indio 2001), "STONEBRIDGE ALIAS" (level 6 circuit champion at Indio
2003), large pony "KASPER" (ranked 1st in Virginia 2004 and 2nd NATIONALLY
that same year), along with other winnings too numerous to mention.
Full home training includes:
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Trainer rides & lessons
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Turn out
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Lunging
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Walker
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Clients must provide:
$10 per week groom gratuity (recommended)
Additional (mandatory):
$25 per month laundry
$40 per month supplies
$40 per month mid-day feed
Supplements, additional feeds, medications charged on case-by-case basis.
Show clients must provide in Stonebridge design and colors:
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Day sheet
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Cooler
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Tack trunk
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Day care home includes:
Careful, ethical training is a specialty to bring out the talents of young
prospects, or to help correct the problems of older campaigners. Expert
rehab convalescent care is available for horses on their way to repair
from an injury or illness. Expect extra effort and follow through!
(Contact Kevin)
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