Vixen Hollow is thrilled to announce a spring clinic with Ryan Wood!
About Ryan: Ryan Wood, a native of Australia, is a 5-star eventer who began competing at age eight and developed his career from a humble start with a $1,500 horse named Countdown, with whom he reached the 4* level by age nineteen. After achieving top placings at numerous prestigious events in Australia, Wood enhanced his skills by training with champions like Guy Wallace, Norbert Van Laak, and Ludger Beerbaum before relocating his business, Woodstock Eventing, to the United States in 2008. There, he worked with eventing legends Bruce Davidson and Phillip Dutton before establishing his own farm in Unionville, PA with his wife Lillian, where he continues his passion for riding while also deriving satisfaction from coaching others and developing horses, appreciating the unique lessons each equine partner provides.See https://woodstockeventing.com/
About Vixen Hollow: Vixen Hollow is an 80 acre farm with a 120×60 indoor riding area, a 120×240 outdoor riding arena, and a 6 acre jump field located 45 min south of the twin cities. We are an inclusive and positive riding environment that supports women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities in sport. www.vixenhollow.org
Format: 2 day clinic. Day 1 arena work over fences (1.25-1.5 hr sessions). Day 2 cross country (1.25-1.5 hr sessions). Groups of 4 riders. Clinic will be held in all weather unless conditions are severe (overhead lightning/hail/high winds). ASTM helmets are required at all levels. Safety vests are required for XC.
Location: 7750 320th St W, Northfield, MN
Dates: July 26-27, 2025
Time: To be announced based on registration and groups. Approximate ride times likely are 7 am to 3 pm.
Cost and deadlines:
Registration and Payment of $375. Trailer-in fee of $25.00. Overnight stall $30 per day – overnight stall will get you access to the stall during the following day. Pasture access is 15 per overnight (e-mail if you’d like a pasture spot instead of a stall). Audit cost $10 per day if not participating. Clinic participants may bring one groom or guest included with clinic fee. Payment is due June 15, 2023 however your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received. If waitlisted, payment is not due until you are given a spot in the clinic. Auditing may be paid on day of clinic. Payment must be done using our online registration form located here.
Cancellation/refund: Before June 1, you will receive a full refund minus $25.00 processing fee. On or after June 1, if a waitlist participant takes your spot, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 convenience fee. If nobody is available to take your spot, you will not receive a refund. No convenience fee if late cancellation for covid-19 with proof of positive test within 5 days of clinic (must provide a dated doctor’s note).
Weather cancellation: Event will be held unless there are severe weather conditions preventing it. We will reschedule within 90 days or issue refunds/credits.
Auditing: We are encouraging people who love eventing and want to learn from Ryan Wood’s teaching style to come audit this event. Note that we will limit the number of auditors permitted at this event. Auditing cost of 10 dollars per day.