(updated June 16, 2008)
 

 

Joe Fargis

Legendary Olympian, Joe Fargis offered a highly successful two-day riding and jumping clinic on April 19-20, 2008 in the Far Meadow Farm indoor arena.  Day one focused on flat work and gymnastics.  On day two, riders worked on course jumping.

Joe Fargis (jumping, and earlier at Far Meadow Farm)

Joe Fargis is one of the most accomplished and respected riders in US show jumping history.  He won the individual and team Gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics, and was a member of the Silver medal show jumping team at the Seoul, Korea Olympics.  He has represented the United States many times in the international show jumping ring and continues to compete and win Grandprix in the US and abroad.

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Professional photographer Stacie Lynch took hundreds of photos of clinic participants and their horses, some of which appear below. To see all of the photos, and to order prints, click on this link to Stacie's website.

Day one focused on flat work to improve rider control and precision.

Day one focused on flat work to improve rider control and precision.

Day one focused on flat work to improve rider control and precision.

Day two consisted of course work.

Freddie Stillman on Mowgli

Freddie Stillman on Mowgli

Jessica Allsworth on Gambler

Jessica Allsworth on Gambler

A large audience of auditors watched from our Viewing Lounge.

A large audience of auditors watched from our Viewing Lounge.

Joe gave feedback and advice to each rider.

Joe gave feedback and advice to each rider.

Some candid shots....

Some candid shots

Some candid shots

Some candid shots

 

 

Winvian

Winvian, the luxury resort which opened recently on 100 acres of
beautiful rolling countryside, is located less than a mile from Far
Meadow Farm.  We have reached an agreement with Winvian to provide
"spa" services for Winvian's clients' horses, and training services for the riders.  Clients who wish to bring their horses to the resort will be provided with full board services at Far Meadow Farm, plus riding instruction, trailering services, and guides for trail riding in the White Memorial Foundation trails in Litchfield.

To find out more about Winvian, go to www.Winvian.com.

 

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci
1981-2007
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