2025 Home Shows & Clinics - Available to clients only

General Info on Gymnastics

Gymnastic exercises, sometimes called grids, are a series of poles or jumps set in a pattern of related distances, often in a straight line. They are excellent educational tools for both riders and horses to improve their technique and build confidence. 

Clinic Format

This clinic will be done in groups of 2 to 3 riders. Each session will be 50 minutes long, with 10 minute breaks between sessions. Levels start from cross-rails, up to 2’6”+. 

About the Clinician

Laurie May Canty grew up riding in Southern California and traveled to Europe where she received her Instructor Certificate from the British Horse Society in 1970 after studying at the famed Burton Hall Equitation School in Ireland. She competed multiple horses at the highest levels offered at west coast eventing venues as the sport was developing in the region, and has been a longtime advocate in the retraining of off-the-track thoroughbreds (OTTBs). A true “trainer’s trainer” – she has coached and mentored many trainers in Southern California and beyond.   

Preparation & Performance

Prepare for this clinic as you would for a horse show. Clinics are educational experiences, with no ribbons or prizes; the clinician’s instruction is always the true prize. Turnout should include helmet, collared shirt with sleeves, tucked in with belt, conservative colored clothing and tack, horse groomed and tack cleaned thoroughly. Impact vests are encouraged but not required. Supporters and auditors are welcome. Please warm your horse up with a 10-15 minute walk before your clinic start time.

Costs & Sign Up

Clinic Fee is $100.  

CRTS Horse Use Fee (for students who are not riding a horse they lease/own) is $50.  

Entry form with full payment is due on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  

Late entry may be available with a $25 late fee.  

Refunds not available unless the clinic is cancelled or rescheduled.  

Volunteers

CRTS is looking for a crew of 3-5 volunteers to help with moving poles during the clinic.  

“Gymnastics can benefit every horse” – Jim Wofford

General Info

One rider competes at a time, over a course of jumps (ground poles and higher). Scoring is based on jump faults and time, within the parameters of each type of jumper class. A variety of jumper classes will be offered, such as jump-off, optimum time, gambler’s choice, etc. Price to be approximately $25 per class, plus $50 CRTS horse fee (for students who are not riding a horse they lease/own). Ribbons will be awarded.

Please check back later for more information and to sign up!

General Info

In the under saddle (flat) classes, multiple riders are competing at the same time, demonstrating their skills in multiple gaits. In the over fences classes, one rider competes at a time, over a course of jumps (ground poles and higher).  A variety of classes will be offered, such as equitation, hunter hack, pleasure, etc. Price to be approximately $25 per class, plus $50 CRTS horse fee (for students who are not riding a horse they lease/own). Ribbons will be awarded.

Please check back later for more information and to sign up!

General Info

One rider competes at a time, inside a dressage court, performing a test they have selected in advance. Each element of the test is scored by the judge. A variety of dressage tests will be offered, including re-rides of the same test. Price to be approximately $45 per test, plus $50 CRTS horse fee (for students who are not riding a horse they lease/own). Ribbons will be awarded.

Please check back later for more information and to sign up!