NAVIGATOR'S CLINIC

 John Porter

 and Erika Matulich

 4909 Stanley Road

 Plant City, Florida 33565

 cypresskeep@starband.net

 (813) 982-2200 [phone] 

 (813) 982-9709 [fax]

Have you ever wanted to ride on the back of a carriage but be more than just a dead weight passenger? Or are you a VSE driver who has to navigate and drive alone? Familiarize yourself with the art and science of navigation with this clinic, and learn about navigator duties and responsibilities. Time calculations, paces, and rules will be covered in an indoor slide presentation that combines the knowledge of top navigators throughout the country. This clinic can benefit drivers as well as navigators in training. The classroom portion of the clinic can be taken either Saturday or Sunday.  To put the theory into practice, you can also take a lesson with Scott Adcox on Sunday.

You are welcome to bring an equine and drive on the property. There are several permanent hazards as well as a dressage field and available cones. You are also welcome to bring your swimsuit and towel and use the pool.

Your Clinicians: Erika Matulich is an American Driving Society Technical Delegate for Combined Driving. John Porter is an USEF/FEI Steward for Carriage Driving. Scott Adcox has competed at the world level in carriage driving and currently trains carriage driving horses and manages an equine feed supplement business.

Sunday Schedule:

• 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Individual practicals with Scott Adcox (see schedule)
• 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.: NAVIGATOR CLINIC (indoor slide presentations and brief outdoor practicals of walking hazards and carriage stance)
• 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Individual practicals with Scott Adcox (see schedule)

• $15 per person for the classroom clinic
• $5 grounds fee if bringing an equine and not using paddocks
• $15 paddock fee for equine per day
• $55 hourly practical fee with Scott Adcox on Sunday
• Camping is $20 per night (30 amp hookup)

Space is limited. Reserve by emailing ematulich@ut.edu  or calling 813-982-2200.