2011 SHOT Awareness ClinicApril 9, 2011 / Diamond F Arena / Seguin, TX
LOPE is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Stock Horse of Texas (SHOT) Awareness Clinic on April 9, 2011 at Diamond F Arena in Seguin, TX!
The SHOT Awareness Clinic is a one-day event designed to help you and your horse work on the different aspects of stock horse versatility (cow work, reining, trail/obstacle and pleasure). The clinic is open to all levels of riders and horses — and is a low-pressure and fun way to show your horse new things (or new ways to do familiar things). The atmosphere is supportive and low-key, with a focus on good horsemanship principles and learning in a pleasant environment for horse and rider.
SHOT Awareness Clinics are great activities for all types of horses (from green prospects to seasoned show horses) and all levels of riders from different disciplines (from novice cowboys to pro dressage riders). LOPE also will receive a portion of the clinic proceeds, so it’s also a fun way to support a great cause and help ex-racehorses.
The clinic will run from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and will rotate riders between each of the classes (cow work, reining, trail/obstacle and pleasure) throughout the day. Registration is $65 for SHOT members and $90 for non-members. The $90 fee for non-members includes automatic membership in SHOT — so you can take advantage of other 2011 SHOT events at a discount.
"The whole point of SHOT is about riding the horse you have, that every horse and rider can improve – and why not put some purpose behind those improvements? It’s not about encouraging folks to go buy some show-ready horse – instead, it’s about improving what you've got and having fun while doing it."
— Laurie Shelton, SHOT 2010 Open Champion
SHOT Clinicians
We have an incredible lineup of clinicians — including two per class!
Primary Clinicans
Gisela Festerling, of Waller, Texas, was raised in Bavaria Germany, and has deep roots in the discipline of dressage. She moved to Texas in 1989 and spent 5 years training under the legend Jack Brainard, honing skills in western performance with a focus on reining. She has shown in a variety of associations, including SHOT and NRHA, and gears her program toward training both horses and riders. Her method emphasizes creating clear communication between horse and rider, and gives riders the tools to better understand and manage their horse’s abilities.
Sean Brown, of Wimberley, Texas is a professional trainer with a focus on cutting and working cow horses. He is a lifelong rider and multiple event competitor in AQHA, SHOT, ASHA, ACHA and NCHA. He trains both horses and people, and particularly enjoys helping Amateur and Non Pro riders improve their riding and showing skills. He is a constructive teacher and is a firm believer in fundamentals coming first for horse and rider.
Brian Sumrall, of Daisetta, Texas is the current Stock Horse of Texas President. He has enjoyed training young and problem horses for years, and is one of the favorite SHOT clinicians. He has had success in the show pen, but his primary passion is helping riders improve their horsemanship. He has been a SHOT competitor, judge, and clinician for over 10 years, and brings with him the experience and patience it takes to advance riders to the next level.
Beverly Moseley, of Navasota, Texas has been involved with SHOT since 2004 as an exhibitor and is currently a board of director for the association. In 2008, she was the SHOT state champion in the Novice division and ASHA national champion that year. She wrapped up 2009 as one of the top five limited non pro riders in Texas. She has seen the association grow over the years and has a passion for SHOT's mission - helping people ride a better horse.
Second Clinicians (each class has two clinicians, to give each rider/horse extra attention)
Tyler Jacobs graduated from Texas Tech and has been a cattle rancher in Montgomery County since 1999. He and his wife Amy have 4 children and live in Montgomery on the family ranch. He splits his time between ranching, family, church, and Jacobs Properties, a family ranch real estate company. Over the years, Tyler has competed as a calf and team roper, a cutter, wild emu roper, ranch rodeos and as a Non Pro SHOT contestant. Tyler enjoys coaching his twins Molly and Gracie for all the SHOT events.
Amy Jacobs graduated from Texas Tech and competed in English hunter events before she married a cowboy. She has competed in SHOT since 2005 starting from Novice and working her way up to Non Pro. Amy has been successful on a variety of horses over the years and enjoys the challenge of the Trail and Working Cow Horse classes the most. She also enjoys coaching her children and is just starting her youngest on the SHOT events. Amy also is on the Board of Directors for SHOT.
Laurie Shelton of Dripping Springs, Texas grew up in the ranching/rodeo culture of South Texas. Achievements in the stock horse world include state and national titles in SHOT, ASHA, and AQHA. Laurie has also enjoyed success in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and Extreme Cowboy Association, earning a world champion title in 2010. A member of the SHOT Executive Committee, she has served as a clinician in multiple events and enjoys promoting the SHOT mission of helping people ride a better horse.
Mary Dodson of Uvalde, Texas has been a long-time member of SHOT and serves on the current Executive Committee. She has raised and trained her own horses for over 15 years and has accumulated multiple champion titles in both SHOT and the Texas Reining Horse Association. She is an AQHA Select World qualifier and National Reining Horse Association finalist. Mary is a good teacher, cheerful competitor and has made the progression in SHOT from novice to advanced rider over the years.
