Directly after Regional Championships there was a Schumacher clinic held at Tempel Farms.  I rode Pip, and we were able gain more confidence in the Piaffe work.  When that clinic was over, Pip, Anakin and I hitched a ride with Stewart Underhill and proceeded to go to his place, Alpine Farm, for another Schumacher Clinic!  We both had early rides at Tempel Farm and were able to pack up early, go to Silverwood to pick up Anakin and then make our way to the Twin Cities where Alpine Farm is located.  When we arrived at Alpine we were able to unload, and work the horses than go pick Schuamcher up from the Airport.  Talk about a long day!  The Symposium at Alpine was a blast.  Anakin was a star and showed how to develop collection in the young horse, and received some high praise from Schumacher.  Pip performed his I-1 Freestyle, and proper warming up techniques.  It was fun to be back in Region 4 and meet up with some old friends!  I wrote an article about these clinics for the IDCTA Scribe, which can be found here:  idcta_scribe_december_20091