Karl Mikolka
Former Oberbereiter of The Spanish Riding School

As a teacher and clinician, Karl is 100% devoted to passing on the tradition that, over 45 years, became a focal point of his career. Everyone who possesses an open mind and a willingness to do it right for the sake of the horse implements the vision of many great riding masters. Karl considers discipline, a humble attitude, and the ability to focus and resist temptation to rush progress important qualities for the horseperson desirous of becoming a true trainer.

"The well being of the horse, the survival of Classical Principles and the proper education of my students have been, and always will be, my utmost concern."

-Karl M.

Check back for Karl Mikolka Clinic Schedule for 2007

Anita Adams has been a student and associate of Karl Mikolka for 15 years. She studied with Mr. Mikolka at Tempel Farms for 7 years where she worked with him daily. During that time, she assisted him in the training of both Lipizzan and client horses. She rode in the Quadrille and did in-hand work for the Airs Segments of the Lipizzan Performances. She assisted in the training of Air Above The Ground Horses from Levade to Capriole and Courbette.

Ms. Adams has ridden successfully both competitively and for exhibition. She has brought junior riders to FEI level and helped numerous riders advancing their horses to piaffe and passage, pirouettes and flying changes to two. In 2001 and 2002 two of her students made it into the top twelve national standing for North American Junior National Championships.

USDF Education Programs

Brookside has been the site for many USDF sponsored instructor certification workshops as well as a certification testing site over the years. The USDF Instructor Education program is designed to educate dressage instructors and aspiring instructors. It is also a wonderful learning opportunity for all students of dressage to learn classical theory and its correct application.

The Pre-Certification and Certification Testing are sponsored by NEDA

2007 USDF Instructor Pre-Certification

• May 5th

2007 USDF Instructor Certification Testing

• August 24th, 25th and 26th

Click here to download the pre-certification form (in Adobe format):

Pre-Certification form

Pre-Certification Demo Horse form

Pre-Certification Demo Rider form

 

Willow's Magic

High Score Mare - Elite Mare

American Hanoverian Society Mare Inspections

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Quality performance prospects are the result of the Hanoverian selection process. Each year the AHS organizes a national inspection tour to register foals, inspect and performance test mares, and license stallions. In order for a foal to be registered, both the sire and dam must be AHS approved.

Mare inspections take place at age 2 1/2 or older. German and American inspectors evaluate mares for type, conformation and gaits. The Mare Performance Test (MPT) scores a mare’s rideability, gaits and jumping talent. Eligible high-scoring Main Studbook mares that pass this performance test and produce an AHS-registered foal within three years are awarded the prestigious title of Elite Mare (EM).

Rhinelander Pfalz-Saar (RPSI) Inspection

• Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Contact amanda@legendstudfarm.com for more information.

Download the International Inspection Tour Reservation Form.