Natural Obstacles Training Course, Instruction and

Challenges

Join in us at Fox Grove Farm for fun and education on our outdoor trail training arena! The course is an enclosed 3 acres filled with natural obstacles that horse and rider may encounter on the trail. The course is so good to build confidence outside an arena for both horse and rider. It's great to accustom young horses to new surroundings and keep older horses refreshed. With 3 different bridges, hills, banks and water obstacles, there is something for everyone. Natural Obstacles Instruction This clinic is two days filled with horse and rider pairs discovering obstacles both in hand and under saddle. With the security of the fenced training arena, riders will find a new level of confidence in themselves and their horses while working over diverse obstacles on the course ranging in degree of difficulty. Some of the obstacles where they can build their trust in one another to prepare to go down the trail include natural logs, hills, bridges and water. The Natural Obstacles Training Clinic is an all-inclusive package. The weekend getaway features 2 full days of instruction, on-site accommodations and healthy meals for riders and large airy stalls adjacent to the 90 x 210 covered arena and student dedicated paddocks for their horses. An evening get together at the Red Fox Inn with games or poolside chatter is a nice way to socialize with Lynn, Cyril and other students. In addition to the clinic, open practice on the course is available on Wednesday afternoons and by appointment. Riders can take their time in hand or under saddle for one hour at a fee of $30 per horse/rider. Practice times can be viewed at http://www.lynnpalm.com/calendar.htm Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural obstacles they might experience on a trail. The purpose of a Trail Challenge is to enhance the horsemanship skills riders need while encouraging education, safety and fun on the trail. Judges evaluate rider’s skills to maneuver his horse through the obstacle. In addition to the under saddle classes, Palm Equestrian Academy offers Agility (In Hand) courses during instruction and competition as well. Remaining 2016 challenge dates are October 9 and December 3. Circuit Awards • Handcrafted Silver Trophies for High Score & Reserve Score Donated by Three Does Ranch & Three Oaks Ranch • Custom Gist Silver Belt Buckles for Each Level • Youth Awards donated by SpringHill Equine Clinic • Annual Traveling Trophy for the Grace in Competition Award • Presented by Larks Home Run & Dr Elizabeth Stauber-Johnson Daily Awards • Individual Class Rosette Ribbons, First through Sixth • Sponsored Awards Presented for First Place • Champion & Reserve Champion in Each Level • Overall Individual High Score of the Day Traci Woodard and Rusty Executive from Middleburg, FL have written to us saying “The trail challenges at Fox Grove are an awesome opportunity to compete in a natural setting under the guidance of some of the leading equestrians in our area. It is a great way to test your horsemanship skills and the relationship between horse and rider. It’s a fun, friendly, non-stressful environment in a first class facility.”