Keysborough Equestrian Club
Past Events from February 18 – March 16 – Keysborough Equestrian Club Past Events from February 18 – March 16 – Keysborough Equestrian Club

Dirk Dijkstra clinic at Jolong Park

Jolong Park , Australia

Our February clinic is with Grand Prix rider and international competitor Dirk Dijkstra at Jolong Park in Bangholme. Dirk is a domestically competing international Grand Prix dressage rider with over 40 years of experience. Previously, he graced the arena with his Dutch Warmblood stallion, AEA Metallic, as well as riding Royalito in Australian Grand Prix competitions. As the driving force behind Jolong Park, Dirk dedicates much of his day coaching riders of all levels. Influenced by the Dutch system and inspired by legends such as Anky and Sjef Van Grunsven, Dirk adapts his coaching to the evolving landscape of modern … Continued

Marvin Smink Dressage Clinic

Aberdeen Farm 116 Bittern-Dromana Road, Merricks North, Victoria, Australia

Marvin started riding at the age of eight, from the first moment he sat on a horse he knew this was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Marvin spent many hours at "Manege Spijkerboor". "At the age of twelve, my Grandpa and my parents gave me my first pony." After finishing school, Marvin continued to follow his equestrian dream to become a qualified Dutch Bereiter. Completing his Masters in training dressage horses at NHB Deurne in 2010 (The National Dutch Equine School). Once qualified, Marvin worked at a number of international dressage stables in the … Continued