Posted: December 7, 2006

Nancy Later Dressage Horses and Mickey and David Pugh Presents
A Clinic with Katrin Bettenworth

Katrin Bettenworth Clinic at Heartwood South a Tremendous Success
   
German Grand Prix trainer and competitor Katrin Bettenworth made her American debut at Heartwood South Nov. 17 - 19,2006. Although Katrin has taught clinics all over Europe, including Spain, Italy, Denmark and England, this was her first trip to the United States. The invitation came from Nancy Pugh Later who met Katrin four years ago when she purchased Alexis-D from Katrin's farm in Germany.

" Katrin has always been interested in Girli's (Alexis-D ) progress" Nancy says, "I have seen Katrin at the horse shows when I was competing in Germany and she was always very positive and helpful. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to bring a top German trainer to Florida." Katrin Bettenworth is a German professional who lives in Spenge, Germany. She has trained many Grand Prix horses and has competed successfully in the Bundeschampionate as well as through the Grand Prix level in Germany.

Many of the Grand Prix horses she has trained have gone on to successful careers with other riders all over the world. Katrin's training methods were clear and rewarding. The theme throughout the clinic " ride forward and go inside!". Katrin wanted all of the horses to become stronger in self carriage by using a shoulder in position. Katrin has a positive approach and a super sense of humor.

Even in the most difficult movements she remained calm and clear and both riders and horses were able to benefit from her system. She knew exactly what she wanted to get across to the rider and was able to make it easy for the rider to relay that to his/her horse, in the end the riders were rewarded with horses that were more forward and through. "

I am still getting phone calls from the riders and from the spectators," organizer Nancy Pugh Later states " everyone thanking me for inviting Katrin and also telling me how excited they are to ride their horses now with the new enthusiasm that she has brought to the work." Participants in the clinic were Mary Ann Grant, Janna Rumbough, Holly Thomas-Studley, John Zopatti, Jocelyn Weiss, Sara Singer, Lynne Kimball Davis, Audrey Maschue and Nancy Pugh Later. The clinic was sponsored by Guido Klatte International Horse Transportation, Euro American Saddlery, Cunningham and Cunningham Livestock Insurance, Nancy Later Dressage Horses and Heartwood South owners, David and Mickey Pugh.Tune up for Dressage in Florida with this exciting opportunity to clinic with one of Europe's premier professional trainers at Nancy Later's Heartwood Farm South, 999 B Road, Loxahatchee, Florida, November 17-19, 2006.

German professional Katrin Bettenworth will be made her first appearance teaching a clinic in the United States when she visited Heartwood South, November 17-19, 2006.

Katrin has trained many horses from the lower levels to the Grand Prix including three horses that competed in the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, 2006.

This top German trainer and rider has had

• Top 6 placings in the prestigious Young Horse Bundeschampionate
• More than 150 top 6 placings in Klass S Advanced level Dressage in Germany
• Several top 6 placings in the German Professional Championships including
  • Winning the Bronze Medal in her own North Germany Professional Championships
  • Winning the German Professional Championships in 2005.

Katrin has a very clear teaching style with complete control of the English language. Her techniques will be useful for people with quality young horses that want to learn more about presenting young horses for the 5 and 6 year old classes as well as FEI horses working toward and at the Grand Prix Level.

For more information visit nancylaterdressagehorses.com or contact Nancy directly by e-mailing her at totallynancy@yahoo.com

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