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    Greg Best Clinic

    So I just got an e-mail about a Greg Best clinic coming up in Washington. I'm very tempted to truck my two horses down and do it. I've heard he's very good, but would he be worth trailering down from Vancouver to go do? I'd have to stay in a hotel as well....I guess I just need someone to talk me into it. Would he really be worth all that expense?
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    I've heard he's good for the rider, but you dont get much out of it as an auditor. Around here, he's about $650 per horse, so it would be pricey to do both horses.. maybe just take one?
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      I say it's absolutely worth it. Are you considering doing the weekday clinic up near the border? Sounds like a cool facility and should be nice for a clinic.

      As for his clinics, the sessions are all small, and of the 6 days (3 up north and 3 at the Evergreen Equestrian Center) that half will be the one with the smaller number of horses. When I rode at the clinic up in Ferndale in August I ended up with a private session. I didn't feel like I paid enough for it even though he isn't cheap! The man is a genius and is the only person I've ever ridden with who I wish I could ride with weekly. Having been on my own for many years now, and happy about it, that's a lot for me to say about anyone. I gain invaluable insight and ideas for my horses every time I ride with him. I'm taking two of mine to the weekend days....my AO Jumper and my 90-days-under-saddle baby. I'm really excited to ride both of them with him and I'm absolutely certain that I'll get a lot out of both sessions.

      In addition, he's up here regularly to work with a group of us who do regular clinics and horseshows with him. So if you like the clinic there are more opportunities to ride with him throughout the year. I aim for 2 horses at each clinic every time he's here (3-4 times a year). I missed the horseshows this year (thanks to work travel, lame horse, etc.), but he's so great to ride with that I would have been at each of the horseshows if I could have as well.
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        Ya thats the one...I think its the 26th, 27th, and 28th. I just feel like it might be a cool experiance to go down and basically train with him for three days. It seems like it would a nice intensive training session. I just need to figure out if its even possible. There isn't that much time for me to organize going across the border etc. I think I will phone tommorow and talk with them though, just to see cost and stabling etc. I have a really nice up and coming horse that is talented but quite quirky, and a young jumper so it seems like he could really have some valuable insight. I'll keep you posted and maybe see you there.

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          If it's any help, I made the decision to head to the May Thunderbird show the weekend before the show and was able to get all of the paperwork/vet stuff done in time on 3 days notice. So you should have plenty of time to get everything border-crossing-related in order.

          He's awesome with quirky horses. My AO Jumper is pretty much personified by the word "quirky" and he really helped me a lot with him as I moved him up from 1.10m to 1.20m to 1.40m. I'm really looking forward to getting to ride him with Greg again. He also helped a lot with my mare on her way to becoming "made"...she's also quite quirky and I love the fact that he appreciates how nice she is since I've had clinicians completely dismiss her since she's not the scopiest thing out there.

          He's also really good with green horses....which is why I'm taking my barely broke 3yo to ride with him as well this time around rather than bringing my mare again.

          I won't be there the 26-28th because I've got to work, but there should be some really good riders that will make for fun sessions to watch.
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            Ok, well that makes me feel better. Its good do know I should have time to get the paperwork in order, and I have my own trailer, so that part atleast should be easy. I'm definately calling them tommorow. I think this clinic might be just what I need to stay motivated over the winter.

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              Greg puts on a great clinic
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              • #8
                Absolutely. He is amazing, you will get so much out of it. Unlike many clinicians I have seen, he really tailors his instruction to each horse and rider, it is not a cookie cutter set of exercises. And I disagree with whoever said he was not good for auditors. I did a 3 day clinic with him this year and watched every session, and learned a ton and was inspired by all of it. If you can swing it, I would highly, highly recommend it.

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                • #9
                  I audited 1 day of a clinic he did in Northern California last month, and I was really impressed. I got a lot of great ideas that I was able to immediately go home and apply to my horse.

                  As for the actual riding sessions, he seemed to be very focused on the technicalities of the courses and how to adjust your plan of attack based on the individual horses. He seemed to have a good read on each of the horses and I saw him be very patient and encouraging to timid riders, but I also saw him read the riot act to riders who seriously over estimated their abilities or simply didn't pay attention (like a rider who had been watching the clinic all day but still didn't know how many strides each line was riding).

                  I'm definitely planning on riding with him next time he comes around.

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                  • #10
                    I'd say it is absolutely worth it. I did a clinic with him years ago - probably about 6-7 years ago - and I still remember things he told me. It was one of those experiences that just stayed with me. And I also second that he is great with quirky horses. It was amazing how well he seemed to know my horse after watching him go for just a few minutes. And I had a really quirky one - to put it mildly. I'd would say go for it if you can!

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                    • #11
                      I agree that Greg Best is awesome!!! What a great clinic and well worth your money. I have done 3 clinics with him and loved every single one. I rode green hunter horses in each clinic and he was excellent with them. He is patient and understanding and also very approachable. He has a great sense of humor also and will not ridicule you in front of a crowd. He is a very down to earth man. He does alot of jumping over the three day clinic so make sure your horse is sound and in good shape. I hope you go and enjoy the clinic as much as I did! Good luck!

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                      • #12
                        clinic/passports

                        hey slamdunk,

                        would love to go audit that clinic...but my question is.for us BC ppl do ya need passport to get through border,even if you arent going with a horse.sorry newbie at going across border.
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                          Originally posted by my_doran View Post
                          hey slamdunk,

                          would love to go audit that clinic...but my question is.for us BC ppl do ya need passport to get through border,even if you arent going with a horse.sorry newbie at going across border.
                          I believe that you now need a passport, or and enhanced drivers license.

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                            okay thanx
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                            • #15
                              I had the opportunity to audit two Greg Best clinics and it was a wonderful experience. He has a great understanding of horse and rider combinations and changes the exercises accordingly! What I really liked about him was that even if the rider was not necessarily on the nicest, scopiest horse around he still found ways to keep it interesting and make it beneficial.

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                                I audited a 2 day clinic a year ago and would LOVE to have the opportunity to do so again. I really enjoyed it and agree that he is awesome with the quirky horses. He really challenged the riders into "less is more" in the bitting department with the hot horses. That and taking the stirrups off the saddle on the duckers!

                                I posted a big thread on all of it last year I think...

                                I loved his bag of tricks too (although was somewhat glad it wasn't my butt in the saddle).
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                                  So I'm definatly taking one of my horses down at this point...anyone want to come do a 1.10m group with me so I can take my second horse? They will run a group with just two people.

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                                  • #18
                                    Have done two clinics with him and he is well worth the money! lots of great information and a bit of a different approach than many otehr instructors!
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