Clinics

Bit by Bit Stables is proud to present Team Penning & Sorting Clinics with Larry Kuyper!!

Larry Kuyper has spent his entire life showing horses in various disciplines, including speed events, reining, working cow horse and team penning and sorting. Most recently Larry has competed in Texas, Oklahoma, Canada and up and down the East Coast in Team Penning and Sorting. Larry is one of nine riders representing the East Coast at the United States Team Penning Association (USTPA) Finals in Amarillo, Texas in the World Championship competition. Larry’s success in the show pen has been highlighted by winning the All American Quarter Horse Congress Team Penning; being Reserve Champion at the Congress in Reining; being the Pennsylvania AQHA working cow horse year end champion; finishing in the top 10 in the nation in team penning for AQHA. He has represented USTPA Region 8 at the National Finals every year since 1993 and has been in the top five at the AQHA World Show in Oklahoma City multiple times. Besides being a clinician, Larry’s taken an active role in the leadership of various organizations, including being a life member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, Eastern Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association and the United States Team Penning Association. Presently, Larry is the VP of Rules, By-Laws & Judges for USTPA at the National Level and has also been the USTPA Region 8 Director for five years. Larry and his wife Brenda live in Elkton, MD where they train team penning horses, coach riders and sell a small number of high quality horses. They have two grown sons, who live in Harrisonburg, VA.

Clinic Dates and Objectives:

Ranch Sorting Clinic - April 19, 2008

SORTING THE EASY WAY:

	Creating a smooth sorting run through communication
	Learning the pressure points of the steer to manage/control it
	Effectively working the gate to knock off trash and secure the good number
	As the cutter, moving off your own trash while isolating your steer

Horsemanship - July 27, 2008

	Controlling Hips and Shoulders
	Proper use of hand and leg aids
	What bits work best, and why
	Collection
	Learn to work with your horse as a team
	Getting a better "whoa"
	Sacking out
	You will also be able to bring to the table any problems or concerns you are having with your horse.

Team Penning Clinic

DATE - TBS - Flags Up – Timers are Ready!!

• 3 Phases of Team Penning
• Develop a Team Plan
• Ring manuevers and management
• How to maximize your 60 seconds

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