Clinics

What’s Next at Rushmount?

May 10: Dressage with Justin Ridgewell

May TBD: Despooking Clinic with Cindy Fuerth

October 4 and 5: Hunter/Jumper with Hyde Moffat

November TBD: Dressage with Justin Ridgewell

Justin Ridgewell | 10 May 2025

Justin Ridgewell is an exceptional equestrian with an impressive range of achievements. As an international FEI competitor, NCCP certified High Performance coach, and one of the youngest in Canada to hold an Equestrian Canada Senior Dressage judges license, Justin brings unparalleled expertise and experience to his role.

Currently training with Canadian Pam Am silver medalist Shannon Dueck, Justin is the principal rider and Director of Equine Development for the prestigious training facility Braeburn Farms, which operates in Blue Mountains, Ontario and Wellington, Florida. Justin has earned his Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals through Equestrian Canada, and has ambitious goals of one day riding for a National Team.

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Hyde Moffat | Date October 4 & 5 (2 Day Clinic)

Don’t miss an opportunity to ride with Hyde!

Sporting philosophy / motto

“It is a sport in which you are always searching for perfection, but it is impossible to be perfect at it. I like that challenge.” (londonhorsesports.ca, 20 Jan 2014)

Other information STABLES

He is based at Lothlorien Farm in Cheltenham, ON, Canada. (Lothlorien Farm Facebook page, 06 Mar 2021; lothlorienfarm.com, 01 Jan 2021)

OTHER ACTIVITIES

He has served on the jumping committee of the Ontario Hunter Jumper Association [OHJA] in Canada. (ohja.ca, 01 Apr 2020, 16 Feb 2016)

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Cindy Fuerth (Despooking) | RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 2025

This Course is designed to provide you with proper de spooking methods, similar to the mounted Patrol Horses begin with. You will find out why your horse zigs when you zag, what makes him flee or freeze and how to handle these situations through the proper introduction.

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Past Clinicians at Rushmount

Intro to Barrel Racing – Sarah McCullough – April 5, 2025

Are you a Hunter/Jumper curious about the world of Barrel Racing? This clinic is for you! 3 Groups of 4 Riders; Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.

Cathy Inch, April 26, 2025

Cathy Inch is an Equine Canada Level III certified coach who was awarded the Ontario Equestrian Federation’s Coach of the Year in 2010 and Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame Inductee 2015. She has spent almost four decades developing riders from grass-roots to national championships out of Foothills Farm.

She won the National Talent Squad Finals at the Royal Winter Fair in 1999, and has had good results in recent years in the 1.40m division aboard E S Quantro, a horse she developed through the levels. Cathy lists Bobbie Reber, Eric Lamaze, Jay Hayes, Yann Candele, Mike Grinyer, and Marni von Schalburg among her mentors, and counts the numerous successes of her students, who have earned many provincial and national awards, among her greatest accomplishments.

Greg Kuti March 22, 2025

Start the year off right with this clinic. Greg is the owner and operator of Chor-Be Farm in Schomberg, ON. He is a certified Equine Canada Level III Coach, recognized Hunter/Jumper judge and senior course designer. Greg has competed successfully at the World Cup and Grand Prix level and has campaigned hunters and jumpers for many years on the national circuit. Greg is pleased to assist students of all levels accomplish their equestrian goals.