Old Dominion Equestrian Endurance Organization, Inc.
Endurance Seminars & Clinics
The Old Dominion Equestrian Endurance Organization plans to host endurance riding and training clinics, seminars, and webinars throughout the year. These special educational events range from lectures and demonstrations, to mounted rides on trails with experienced endurance riders as mentors.
All are welcome: from wannabees, to newbies, to seasoned veterans.
There is something for everyone.
Clinics and Seminars require pre-registration.
If you have ideas of topics you would like us to present,
send a note to Clinic Registration.
Dr. Lani Newcomb at an Endurance Riding 101 Clinic explains vetting during a ride
Bob Walsh talks about Crewing
Diane Connolly talks about Tack
2023 ODEEO Clinics and Seminars
2023's Upcoming Webinars, Clinics, and Seminars
January 17th - How to maximize the off season
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Review/evaluate the past season
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Look at the ride calendar/make you plan
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Trail maintenance - good for you and good for your future training program
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Track - examine, evaluate, repair, replace
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Truck/trailer - basic maintenance
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Veterinary "stuff"
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Camping/crewing supplies - examine, evaluate, repair, replace
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Clothing
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Rider - taking a good look in the mirror
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Horse - how to take a break without ignoring your friend
February 11th - In-Person Drag Rider Clinic @ TriCounty Feeds in Marshall, VA
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Learn the Ins and Outs of Drag Riding
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With a special TLAR presentation by Chief Doug Monaco from the Little Fork Volunteer Fire Department (assuming he is not out on a call)
February 21st - An OD experience for everyone!
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What OD offers at each event (drag, intro, 25/50/100, volunteer opportunities)
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How to choose which one to enter
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How to get ready
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Team competition - how to get on a team, how to use that to motivate you
March 21st - Packing like a pro (AKA - how to get 10 lbs of sh*t into a 5 lb bag)
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Trailer, saddle bags, crew bags, crew truck, emergency kit, etc.
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How to pack for each distance/OD event
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Packing for crew vs no crew
May 16th - Breaking down the loops of the OD events
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Discuss how the loop system of the June ride works
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Detailed discussion of each loop/vet check
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Review statistics/ride times from previous years
August 12th - In-Person Endurance 101 Clinic @ Covered Bridge Farm
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Time TBD
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Check back later for more information
2023 ODEEO Clinic and Seminar
An OD Experience for Everyone
Packing Like A Pro (AKA - how to get 10 lbs of stuff into a 5 lb bag)
2022 ODEEO Clinics and Seminars
But Mountains are Hard!
When Sh!t Goes Wrong
Successful Preparation for the OD 100
When Sh!t Goes Right
Your Questions About
The Old Dominion
2021 ODEEO Clinic and Seminar
ODEEO Endurance 101
The Art of Crewing