 Katrin
Bettenworth Clinic at Heartwood South a tremendous success.German
Grand Prix trainer and competitor Katrin Bettenworth made her American debut at
Heartwood South Nov. 17 - 19, 2006. Although Katrin has taught clinics all over
Europe, including Spain, Italy, Denmark and England, this was her first trip to
the United States. The invitation
came from Nancy Pugh Later who met Katrin
four years ago when she purchased Alexis-D from Katrin's farm in Germany. "
Katrin has always been interested in Girli's (Alexis-D ) progress" Nancy
says, "I have seen Katrin at the horse shows when I was competing in Germany
and she
was always very positive and helpful. I thought this was a perfect
opportunity to bring a top German trainer to Florida." Katrin
Bettenworth is a German professional who lives in Spenge, Germany. She has trained
many Grand Prix horses and has competed successfully in the Bundeschampionate
as well as through the Grand Prix level in Germany.
Many of the Grand Prix
horses she has trained have gone on to successful careers with other riders all
over the world. Katrin's training methods were clear and rewarding. The theme
throughout the clinic "ride forward and go inside!". Katrin wanted all
of the horses to become stronger in self carriage by using a shoulder in position.
Katrin has a positive approach and a super sense of humor. Even in the most difficult
movements she remained calm and clear and both riders and horses were able to
benefit from her system. She knew
exactly what she wanted to get across to
the rider and was able to make
it easy for the rider to relay that to his/her
horse, in the end the riders were rewarded with horses that were more forward
and through. "I am still getting phone calls from the riders and from the
spectators," organizer Nancy Pugh Later states, "Everyone thanking me
for inviting Katrin and also telling me how excited they are to ride their horses
now with the new enthusiasm that she has brought to the work." Participants
in the clinic were Mary Ann Grant, Janna Rumbough, Holly
Thomas-Studley, John
Zopatti, Jocelyn Weiss, Sara Singer, Lynne Kimball
Davis, Audrey Maschue and
Nancy Pugh Later. The clinic was sponsored by Guido Klatte International Horse
Transportation, Euro American Saddlery, Cunningham and Cunningham Livestock Insurance,
Nancy Later Dressage Horses and Heartwood South owners, David and Mickey Pugh. |
