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| Pinehurst Stables hosts the top hunter/jumper trainers, riders and judges in the industry as clinicians to provide enriched learning for all involved. Featured Clinician: George Morris Upcoming Dates: November 18-20, 2011 |
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| George H. Morris is an American trainer and judge of horses and riders in the hunter/jumper disciplines, and is considered a "founding father" of what has evolved to be today's discipline of Hunt Seat Equitation. He is also the current chef d'equipe for the United States Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Team. At the remarkably young age of 14, Morris won the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Final and AHSA Hunt Seat Equitation Medal Final at Madison Square Garden, making him the youngest rider to do so. He has represented the United States in many international competitions as both a rider and coach. Morris rode on eight winning Nations Cup teams between 1958 and 1960. At the young age of only 21, his team won the gold medal in the Pan American Games, and he won a team silver medal the following year at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Morris went on to train numerous riders at his Hunterdon stables, who won nationally consistently. Students under his training have brought home medals from the 1984, 1992, 1996, and 2004 Olympic Games. Morris has acted as chef d'equipe for numerous winning teams, including the 2005 champions of the Samsung Super League. Originally published in 1971, and now in its third edition, Morris' "Hunter Seat Equitation" is often recognized as the definitive work on the subject. He has also authored several other books and videos on riding and judging, including "George Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride", "A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students", and "The American Jumping Style." Morris also writes a very popular column in the monthly equestrian magazine Practical Horseman, entitled "Jumping Clinic," in which he critiques the jumping positions of photos which have been submitted by readers. Additionally, Mr. Morris serves on the USEF National Jumper Committee and Planning Committee, and is the President of the United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame. |
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| "A HUGE thank you to Pinehurst Stables, Sean and Christina Jones, their gorgeous facility, and Mr. Morris himself for a fantastic and enlightening clinic! I will travel to Jupiter for anything the Jones' put on! Thanks again for the hospitality!" - S.R. ~ "I want to thank you for presenting the George Morris Clinic. My daughter had an extremely informative and challenging time and a great deal of fun. Everyone made us feel very welcome...we as participants and auditors were well pleased with your efforts. Thank you again, and please let us know of future clinics." - D.P. ~ "Thank you for hosting this clinic! Both [my daughter], myself and [our horse] found the clinic to be run very well and George Morris was great. Let us know in advance when you will do the next one!!" - S.K. ~ "Thanks again so much for hosting an excellent clinic!!" - A.G. ~ "Had a GREAT weekend! Special thanks to Pinehurst Stables for putting on such a great clinic with George Morris!" - A.H. |
George, Christina & Sean
