High Performance Training Camp with Jen Hamilton

Jen Marsden Hamilton – High Performance Hunter Jumper Clinic
AND Coach Development with Sandra Conrad

Jump PEI is excited to announce that we are bringing two fantastic equestrian professionals to offer a unique clinic to Island riders.

Jen Marsden Hamilton will be attending to support the high performance riders of PEI. She is an internationally renowned equestrian coach. Based in Canada, she travels throughout Canada, the USA, New Zealand, Australia and Kenya training horses and riders. For over 45 years Jen has combined her Bachelor of Education (Acadia University) with the most current coaching and equestrian training to nurture the next generation of star athletes. Jen developed and wrote the National Coaching Certification Program’s (NCCP) Canada, Level III – Jumper. As a rider, Jen gained valuable experience that informs her coaching today. She placed fourth in both, the American Horse Show Association’s Medal Finals and the Alfred B. Maclay Hunter Seat Equitation Finals at Madison Square Garden. Riding Wee Geordie she reached new heights in puissance classes, jumping six feet and higher. She also holds the distinction of being George H. Morris’ first student when he started his career as a professional horseman in 1963. In 1975 Jen was the Martini and Rossi Canadian Horsewoman of the Year. As a coach, Jen has been recognized for her dedication with the Canadian Coaching Association’s “Year of the Coach” Coaching Award in 1988, the 3M Coaching Canada Award for Coaching Excellence in 1996. She has also represented her country as a coach to young Canadian riders at international team competitions throughout North and South America. Jen lives in Sweet Corners, Nova Scotia, Canada.

We are also fortunate enough to also have Sandra Conrad attending as well to offer support to coaches and auditors though out this clinic.
Sandra has extensive EC Course Design experience; jumper judge knowledge; electronic timing operation; competition management knowledge; knows almost every rule, their meaning and why we have them, from an EC Senior General Steward and FEI 2 Jumping Steward’s perspective. Sandra is excited to bring her knowledge to this clinic to address your questions or “what if’s”.

Rider Details.
Rider cost: $300 – Two group lessons (min 1.5 hours/day) as well as one ticket to the Saturday evening “Teaching and Tacos” Event.
Applications will be considered on a First Come first serve basis, upon verification that applicant meets requirements a $150 non refundable, but transferable deposit is required with the remainder of the payment due on or before March 21.
On-Site Stabling is limited, additional off-site stabling available.

We will accept the first 16 horse/rider pairs applying that meet our high performance criteria:

• IHC membership required for any rider applying.
• First Tier of Accepted based on a first come first served basis and having the following credentials.
  • EC Gold membership
  • Active EC Horse Recording
  • Intention to compete at EC Gold Hunter Jumper competitions in 2025 in a recognized Gold level division.
  • EC Rider Level 8 or comparable skill level
• Second Tier of Acceptance based on a first come first serve basis.
  • EC Bronze membership
  • Intention to compete at Bronze level Hunter Jumper competitions in 2025 in a recognized Bronze level competition.
  • EC Rider Level 6 or comparable skill level

Criteria based on memberships, skills, and experience required to compete at EC Gold competitions in recognized divisions (not miscellaneous Classes) in 2025. If the clinic cannot be filled with participants who meet criteria, we would like to open to participants who meet membership requirements but may be competing at lower levels in 2025. If still not filled, open to out of province.

Auditing Fee
$40 for Jump PEI members
$50 for non Members.
This includes access to attending both days of the clinic AND admittance to the Saturday night “Tacos and Teaching”.

Tacos and Teaching
When Saturday March 29th at 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Location TBA
What could possibly be more fun than eating tacos and talking horse? This will be an opportunity to sit down with both Sandra and Jen and have your burning questions answered. Parents, Coaches and Riders are encouraged to attend.

Maybe you have a question about something you saw at the clinic?
Wondering how to decide what division to enter?
Ever wondered why you didn’t score well in a class?
We encourage you to pre submit questions beforehand, but it will be an open discussion and we will be happy to take your questions there as well!