Ruth Hogan-Poulsen

Circle of Professionals

2005 also saw the beginning of a new partnership with her long-time trainer and colleague, Jane Savoie. In late July 2005, Ruth Hogan-Poulsen teamed up with Jane Savoie to host the inaugural “Circle of Professionals” event at Hogan-Poulsen’s East Hill Farm in Plainfield , VT.

Sharing their training programs and team of equine industry specialists with over 50 clinic auditors, riders, and professionals, dressage themes were woven into all lessons and demonstrations. Participants included event riders, hunter/jumper riders, and pleasure riders interested in the overall improvement of their riding plus the well-being of their horse.

The “Circle of Professionals” was originally conceptualized by the Master Saddler, Mr. Jochen Schleese of Canada . Having worked closely with Jane Savoie in the past, Schleese and Savoie teamed up with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen to provide the instructional foundation for the weekend.

Terri Satterlee, Central Vermont Dressage Association ( CVDA) president, participated in the weekend praising the two-day event for being “well-organized, and seamless from lectures to demonstrations to lessons. From saddle-fitting and shoeing to nutrition and massage therapy, the professionals brought attention to the potential impact of their specialty on performance and overall health… really complementing the themes introduced during the lessons and demonstrations."

With the success of this first “Circle of Professionals” event, Schleese, Savoie and Hogan-Poulsen are planning to repeat this offering to a wider audience again soon. Bookmark www.Schleese.com, www.JaneSavoie.com and www.RuthHoganPoulsen.com for future event announcements or contact Ruth Hogan-Poulsen directly at ruth@dressagetesttutors.com to suggest a "Circle of Professionals" event in another area.

Photos copyrighted: Rhett Savoie