December 3-4 Christine Traurig Clinic

Schedule and Notes

Lunch is provided in the house both days and as usual is a potluck.
Let us know what you would like to bring if you are planning to have lunch with us.

Auditor fee is $20 per day, and auditors are welcomed for lunch as well.
Send us a note if you are attending so we may plan accordingly.

FRIDAY, 12/3
9 Laurie Moore - Lizzy - 4th level Westfalen mare
9.45 Barb Anderson - Fidelis - 3rd level Rhinelander gelding
10.30 Kerrigan Gluch - Bijoux - 3rd level Oldenburg mare
11.15 Laurie Moore - Willow - FEI Hannoverian gelding
12.00 Debbie Schaefer - Petra - Tr. level Fresian mare
12.45 LUNCH
1.45 Sally Alksnis - Nigel - 4th level Dutch gelding
2.30 Sue Bardins - Zander - 2nd level Dutch gelding
3.15 Linda Chesser - Sultan - 1st level Dutch Gelding
4.00 Lisa Seeley - Danny - Tr. level TB gelding
4.45 Pam Heglund - Chanel - Tr. level Draft cross mare

SATURDAY, 12/4
8 Laurie Moore - Lizzy - 4th level Westfalen mare
8.45 Debbie Schaefer - Petra - Tr. level Fresian mare
9.30 Laurie Moore - Willow - FEI Hannoverian gelding
10.15 Pam Heglund - Chanel - Tr. level Draft cross mare
11.00 Stephanie Knouse - Kinetic - FEI Dutch gelding
11.45 LUNCH
12.45 Sally Alksnis - Nigel - 4th level Dutch gelding
1.30 Sue Bardins - Zander - 2nd level Dutch gelding
2.15 Linda Chesser - Sultan - 1st level Dutch Gelding
3.00 Kerrigan Gluch - Bijoux - 3rd level Oldenburg mare
3.45 Lisa Seeley - Danny - Tr. level TB gelding

UPDATE: Christine Traurig Clinic 10/29-30

We had to reschedule as Christine was unable to get out of California.

Lunch is provided in the house both days and as usual is a potluck.
Let us know what you would like to bring if you are planning to have lunch with us.

Auditor fee is $20 per day, and auditors are welcomed for lunch as well.
Send us a note if you are attending so we may plan accordingly.

FRIDAY, 10/29
9 Whitney Petersen - Filius - 1st level Rhinelander gelding
9.45 Laurie Moore - Lizzy - 4th level Westfalen mare
10.30 Debbie Schaefer - Petra - Tr. level Fresian mare
11.15 Barb Anderson - Fidelis - 3rd level Rhinelander gelding
12.00 Lisa Seeley - Danny - Tr. level TB gelding
12.45 LUNCH
1.45 Sally Alksnis - Nigel - 4th level Dutch gelding
2.30 Stephanie Knouse - Kinetic - FEI Dutch gelding
3.15 Sue Bardins - Zander - 2nd level Dutch gelding
4.00 Kerrigan Gluch - Bijoux - 3rd level Oldenburg mare
4.45 Stephanie Wilcox - Felicia - 1st level Rhinelander mare

SATURDAY, 10/30
9 Tammy Sweetman - Polensio - 1st level Dutch gelding
9.45 Stephanie Knouse - Kinetic - FEI Dutch gelding
10.30 Laurie Moore - Lizzy - 4th level Westfalen mare
11.15 Barb Anderson - Fidelis - 3rd level Rhinelander gelding
12.00 Laurie Moore - Willow - FEI Hannoverian gelding
12.45 LUNCH
1.45 Sally Alksnis - Nigel - 4th level Dutch gelding
2.30 Lisa Seeley - Danny - Tr. level TB gelding
3.15 Sue Bardins - Zander - 2nd level Dutch gelding
4.00 Pam Heglund - Chanel - Tr. level Draft cross mare
4.45 Kerrigan Gluch - Bijoux - 3rd level Oldenburg mare

Next Clinic date is December 3-4, 2010.

Christine Traurig Clinic

Schedule and Notes

Lunch is provided in the house both days and as usual is a potluck.
Let us know what you would like to bring if you are planning to have lunch with us.

Auditor fee is $20 per day, and auditors are welcomed for lunch as well.
Send us a note if you are attending so we may plan accordingly.

THURSDAY
9 Whitney Petersen - Filius - 1st level Rhinelander gelding
9.45 Laurie Moore - Lizzy - 4th level Westfalen mare
10.30 Debbie Schaefer - Petra - Tr. level Fresian mare
11.15 Barb Anderson - Fidelis - 3rd level Rhinelander gelding
12.00 Lisa Seeley - Danny - Tr. level TB gelding
12.45 LUNCH
1.45 Sally Alksnis - Nigel - 4th level Dutch gelding
2.30 Stephanie Knouse - Kinetic - FEI Dutch gelding
3.15 Sue Bardins - Zander - 2nd level Dutch gelding
4.00 Kerrigan Gluch - Bijoux - 3rd level Oldenburg mare
4.45 Stephanie Wilcox - Felicia - 1st level Rhinelander mare

FRIDAY
9 Tammy Sweetman - Polensio - 1st level Dutch gelding
9.45 Laurie Moore - Lizzy - 4th level Westfalen mare
10.30 Barb Anderson - Fidelis - 3rd level Rhinelander gelding
11.15 Stephanie Knouse - Kinetic - FEI Dutch gelding
12.00 Laurie Moore - Willow - FEI Hannoverian gelding
12.45 LUNCH
1.45 Sally Alksnis - Nigel - 4th level Dutch gelding
2.30 Lisa Seeley - Danny - Tr. level TB gelding
3.15 Sue Bardins - Zander - 2nd level Dutch gelding
4.00 Pam Heglund - Chanel - Tr. level Draft cross mare
4.45 Kerrigan Gluch - Bijoux - 3rd level Oldenburg mare

Next Clinic date is December 3-4, 2010.

Graduation Party 2010

Sending many thanks to Don and Pam Weston for hosting the Timberlane Farm Graduation Party at their home last night. Congratulations to Karlye, Savanna and Eric and we are all looking forward to their college careers. Don and Pam put together a gourmet Mexican fiesta complete with mouth watering pralines. Some enjoyed the pool and the hot tub; others sipped on Sangria and mango margaritas while engaged in dressage discussion. It was a beautiful night to celebrate milestones and friendship.
Thanks again to the Westons for their generous hospitality.

R.I.P. Lilly 1998 - 2010

We lost our beloved Lilly this morning. She was laying down in the driveway and couldn't get up fast enough to avoid a visitor's car. We decided after being hit by a snowplow, kicked by a horse that required a plate in her leg, a knee replacement and vestibuler disease last year that left her a little worse for the wear, two broken femurs were the last straw. We gathered together and said our family goodbyes at the vet. She was a great, obedient and sensitive dog.

Apr 9-11 Christine Traurig Schedule

Friday Apr 9, 2010     Auditor Form

12.00 Barb Anderson - Fidelis
12.45 Laurie Moore - Letizia
1.30 Tammy Sweetman - Polensio
2.15 Fine Hoetzel - Sultan
3.00 Whitney Petersen - Zonnerhall
3.45 Andrea Landis - Voom
4.30 Robyn Weston - Willow

Saturday Apr 10, 2010

9.00 Pam Heglund - Chanel
9.45 Laurie Moore - Letizia
10.30 Fine Hoetzel - Sultan
11.15 Andrea Landis - Voom
12.00 LUNCH
1.00 Lisa Seeley - Danny
1.45 Robyn Weston - Willow
2.30 Barb Anderson - Fidelis
3.15 Emma Leestma - Polensio

6.30 Dinner/Lecture - **Sold Out**

Sunday Apr 11, 2010

8.00 Julie Wallace - Ruurd
8.45 Laurie Moore - Letizia
9.30 Robyn Weston - Willow
10.15 Lisa Seeley - Danny
11.00 Lynda Chesser - Sultan

ADA Dressage Night at Millbrook Tack

ADA and Millbrook Tack have created a Dressage Night at Millbrook Tack on Friday, March 19 from 7-9pm.

Laurie is giving a presentation on "Goal Setting and Show Season Strategy" at 7:20pm. She will provide insight into gauging realistic goals for you and your horse as well as information on getting the most out of your 2010 show season.
Dr. Rob van Wessum with the Oakdale Large Animal Clinic in Homer, MI will present, "Equine Anatomy and its Impact on Saddle Fitting" at 8:15pm.
Both Laurie and Rob will answer your questions.

Come enjoy the speakers, refreshments and browse the latest dressage tack and apparel while supporting the ADA.

10% off everything in the store excluding wormer and consignments.
3% of all sales will be donated to ADA!

NEW: Christine Traurig Clinic

We have finally set the date for the rescheduled December clinic with Christine.
She will be here April 9-10 to conduct a clinic at Timberlane Farm.
Although we have a few reserved riders from canceled December clinic, there are spots are still open. Please contact Timberlane Farm if you are interested in riding or auditing.

LAURIE: Massive 2010 Update

Timberlane News is back, after a brief Holiday hiatus!

2010 marks the 10th year of Timberlane Farm and I thank everyone for continually making this barn an ever-changing challenge.

1. The Rancho Santa Fe Trip

The trip to Rancho Santa Fe was inspiring. Lots of notes, with the overriding theme being, "Ride with discipline."

• Corners need to be used as exercises to supple and rebalance.


• A working trot requires that the horse purposefully moves forward freely.


• A collected trot demands throughness, engagement and suppleness.

One exercise that Christine repeated on most of the horses, was a simple change of rein out of the circle. Every horse was asked to yield from one bend to the other without resistance. The Grand Prix horse, as well as the First Level horse, was held to the same standard.

Also, having the privilege of watching two Olympic riders, Christine Traurig and Gunter Siedel, ride multiple horses for three days, I appreciate even more greatly the importance of a deep, independent seat. True lightness in contact can only come when the horse is connected to the rider through the seat. Those of us who are facing the next two months of sub-zero weather and intermittent riding should be using this time to ride without stirrups, perfecting simple figures as a foundation for a deeper, independent seat.

2. Timberlane Farm Party

After missing a holiday party last year due to unforeseen family health issues, we are back on track with our annual TLF Holiday gathering. Lots of new faces joined the fray along with many tried and true attendees. Lots of food, beverages and conversation catch-up over the course of the evening.







3. Winter Pony Camps

Our Timberlane Winter Mini Pony Camps were a huge success! Monday through Wednesday before Christmas and Monday through Wednesday before New Years saw 18 children ages 7-12 gleefully riding around the arena and sweeping up the barn aisle for three hours each day. Thanks to all the boarders for adjusting your schedules to accommodate the next generation of horse lovers! We picked up several new students for the Timberlane Riding Academy.