Lessons and Training
WNAAA does not currently have a public lesson program, but there several area trainers who either call the Ark home or come in to teach lessons in various disciplines. While the following list is not exhaustive, it's a good place to start.
| Name | Discipline | Contact Information | Location |
| Barbeck, Kris | Dressage | 704-641-3984 | Forward Farm (Waxhaw, NC) and Why Not An American Ark (Monroe, NC) |
| Heffernan, katie | Natural Hosemanship and Balanced Riding | Carousel Stables | WNAAA (Monroe, NC) |
| Kowitt, Manuela | Jumpers/Eventing | Haute Ecole | Why Not An American Ark (Monroe, NC) |
| Schenter, Vicki | Horsemanship/USEA ICP | 704-254-1406 | Why Not An American Ark (Monroe, NC) |
| Smith, Stacy | Dressage | 704-591-1309 | Why Not An American Ark (Monroe, NC) |
| Smith, Janie | Natural Horsemanship and Balanced Riding | Carousel Stables | Why Not An American Ark (Monroe, NC) |
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Summer Camp 2007 Information |
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| Why Not An
American Ark and Haute Ecole equestrian will be holding two summer camps
at WNAAA this June and July. Space
is limited to 12 rider/horses per camp to guarantee personalized
attention for each student. Campers will be served 3 nutritional
meals, drinks, and snacks during the day; they will also be sharing
rooms in the Wylie's house to ensure adult supervision at all times.
June 24 - June 29: This camp is recommended for more advanced rider/horse combinations (Pony Club equivalent to C2 and above) interested in improving their event/jumping skills. We will have two mounted lessons daily, as well as stable management, veterinary knowledge, trailer safety, and much more. July 15 - July 20: This camp is open to anyone who wants to improve their riding skills and further their equestrian knowledge. We will also have swimming in the lake with horses, games, and crafts.
For more information and a registration form,
email Mallory Petrin. |
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Links to Area Organizations |
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| www.useventing.com | United States Eventing Association |
| www.ncdcta.org | North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association |
| www.usef.org | United States Equestrian Federation |
| www.usea2.net | USEA Area II (NC, VA, MD, PA, NJ) |
| www.usea3.org | USEA Area III (FL, GA, AL, MS, LA, SC, TN) |
| www.horsesport.org | Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) |
| www.usef.org/content/aua/dressagetest.php | NEW 2007 Dressage Tests (USDF) |
| www.carolinashorseshowcircuit.com | Carolinas Horse Show Circuit |
| www.usdf.org | United States Dressage Federation |
| http://useventing.com/resources.php?section=docs | USEA Forms and Dressage Tests |