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A Hands-On Horse Driver Training Clinic, sponsored by the SE MN Trail Riders ‘n' Teamsters Association, will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2006 at Miller's Harness Shop/Triple M Horse Training outside of Utica, Minnesota.
This clinic will be limited to 10 rigs (carts and wagons), pre-registration required by April 1. The presenter, Menno Miller, will be covering proper harnessing and hitching techniques and giving suggestions to drivers specific to their abilities, animals and rigs. There will be a "safety first" rig and harness check, performance driving course, and a 3 mile wagon train on gravel roads. A map will be provided of the horse businesses located in the Winona County Amish Community for participants to visit after the clinic.
Individuals who do not currently own a driving animal may participate for a $25 attendance fee. An opportunity to drive a well broke horse with an experienced driver beside you teaching you how to handle the horse and rig will be provided for an extra fee. For safety purposes, no children or spectators will be allowed.
SE MN TNT is a family-oriented trail riding and driving association devoted to having a safe and fun time with your animals. The association is open to horses, donkey and mules, mini to draft, and other driving animals such as goats, oxen and llamas. For more information about this clinic or SE MN TNT, please contact Coordinator Bev Benter, 507-689-4370 or BevRollingstone@aol.com Hands-On Driver Training Clinic
Saturday, April 8th, 2006 * Rain or Shine!
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Miller's Harness Shop/Triple M Horse Training,
26501 Cty Rd 37, Utica, MN 55979
Presenter: Menno Miller of Triple M Horse Training
Limited to 10 Rigs
Cost: SE MN TNT members $50 for a rig, single equine, single driver; $25 per animal hitched thereafter (Team: $75; 4up: $125; 6up: $175). WELL BROKE DRIVING ANIMALS ONLY!
$25 per person attending, not driving. $25 extra for the opportunity to drive a well broke horse with an experienced driver beside you teaching you how to handle the horse and rig, time limit 20 minutes. No spectators or children allowed!
NON SE MN TNT MEMBERS: Double the price! Membership $10!
"9:00 am How to Harness & Hitch Properly Q & A
"10:00 am Harnessing & Hitching Your Animals! Safety First Rig & Tack Check. Minor adjustments to harness. MUST pass check before driving!
11:00 am You're Driving! Proper starting, stopping, figure 8, backing. Suggestions & tips from Menno Miller.
Noon Potluck Lunch! Bring a dish to pass, your own beverage, plates and plasticware. "1:00 pm Wagon Train! Three miles of gravel road driving with suggestions & tips from Menno Miller.
"1:00 pm Non-Drivers: Map will be provided for a driving tour of the local Amish harness shops, country store, craft shops, carriage builder & wagon builder.
"4:00 pm End of Clinic!
-Pre-registration by April 1st Required!
Contact Person:
Bev Benter 507-689-4370 or BevRollingstone@aol.com
Not Responsible for Accidents MN Equine Activity Statute Chapter 604A
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