![]() How do I get the right tension on the clippers? If you are clipping a nervous horse who is scared of clippers, or being clipped for the first time, you will find this advice useful too. Before you press the ‘on’ button, check out the following top tips from Paula Bryan of Clipit Gromming, who explains how to clip a horse correctly.Ĭommon problem areas when clipping a horse include choosing the right type of clip, knowing how much hair to remove, tensioning clippers correctly, getting straight and even lines, and best practice for coat care both before and after clipping. Motorcycle riding jacket and pants are preferable but not mandatory.A horse’s coat grows rapidly when the seasons change and you’ll soon be reaching for the horse clippers to keep your steed trimmed, looking smart and feeling comfortable as you take care of them in winter. (A) At a minimum, Long sleeve shirt or jacket, long pants/jeans, boots that cover your ankle, full-fingered gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection. ![]() (Q) What kind of riding/safety gear do I need to bring? (Q) Does this class qualify for insurance premium discounts? (A) Three hours classroom time, conducted on the range in between exercises and 5-6 hours on the range. (Q) How much riding time is in this class? (A) Recognizing and controlling personal risk factors and developing advanced riding techniques, all aimed at making your riding more enjoyable, proficient, and safe. However, any rider can/will benefit from the advanced techniques explored in this class, especially cruisers and touring bikes. (Q) Is this class for sport bikes and racetrack wannabes? ![]() (A) Any bike that is “road legal” is permitted. Keep in mind this is an “advanced” class, and if you have never had professional instruction, you may want to consider the BRC II Skills Practice course as a steppingstone to the ARC. (Q) Are prior training classes a prerequisite to taking this class? (A) You should be comfortable on public streets and highways and able to proficiently corner, swerve, and brake. (Q) What skills should I have before enrolling in this class? A motorcycle riding jacket and riding pants or chaps are recommended’ Mandatory riding gear consists of DOT approved helmet, eye protection, (face shield, goggles, or safety glasses, etc.), long sleeved shirt or jacket, full fingered gloves, long heavy pants like jeans, boots that cover the ankles.Bikes with car tires or improperly mounted motorcycle tires are not allowed.You will not be allowed to take the class with out these documents. Bring your license, registration, and proof of insurance to class.Your bike must be street legal, licensed, insured, inspected and in good repair.You need to have a motorcycle license to take this class.Better cornering lines makes riding easier and safer.ĪRC techniques and skills are applicable to all types of motorcycles. Left / right corner transitions become light and easy. (Especially important to “Cruiser” style bikes). Riders that adopt the techniques explored in this class are able to corner with less effort and have increased ground clearance. The outdoor classroom component explores personal risk tolerance, cornering lines, and the effects changing the combined center of gravity has on cornering. Before enrolling, students should be well versed in the basic skills of cornering and swerving, and have good throttle control and braking skills. Truly, a course for the experienced rider, the ARC introduces advanced riding techniques including the effects of weight placement and trail braking when cornering. ![]() Class Schedule & Registration Advanced Rider Course (ARC) Cost: $175.00
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