Equifest Program 2020

Clinicians

Mette Rosencrantz A highly respected and experienced FEI dressage trainer and competitor who has brought several horses and riders all the way up to International Grand Prix level. Mette started her career at a

very young age and has since then been very successful. Born in Sweden, Mette was for many years a member of the Swedish Dressage Team before moving to the U.S. and becoming a U.S. citizen. Mette has competed at many big international shows with victories both in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. In addition to her teaching degree, she has a Master’s degree in physical/sport education from Stockholm University. She was one of the first to observe the health and physique for riders with her book “Stretching for Riders.” Over the years Mette has also authored numerous articles in different Equestrian Magazines. Mette recently made a move to San Diego, California and runs a top-class facility focusing on her own riding, training, and teaching students on all levels. Mette is also a clinician and has taught lots of clinics throughout the U.S. as well as being the presenter of Expos in both U.S. and Canada. The key to Mette’s success is her strong passion and love for the horses, her dedication to the sport, and her hard work throughout the years. • Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 p.m. presenting “Warm Up Exercises” • Sunday, March 8th at 9:45 a.m. presenting “Lateral Movements” She will be in the Workshop Lecture room upstairs from the TPEC Lobby as follows: • Friday, March 6th at 10:30 a.m. presenting “The Importance of Cross Training for All Horses & Disciplines” • Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 a.m. presenting “Preparing Your Horse & Self for the Show Season” When Mette is not in the arena or workshop room, she can be found in Heritage Hall Booth H12. She will be in the PrairieLand Partners John Deere Arena at TPEC as follows: • Friday, March 6th at 12:30 p.m. presenting “Thinking Outside of the Box”

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