Joe Fargis
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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)
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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 two consisted
of course work.
Freddie Stillman on Mowgli
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Jessica Allsworth on Gambler
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A large audience of
auditors watched from our Viewing Lounge.
Joe gave feedback and advice to
each rider.
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Some candid shots....
Winvian
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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
1981-2007
Dearest Friend
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