Mystery and I went to the above and it went really well for us.  
The 4 hour drive was no problem, we met a few of you (Jim Ferris, Susan 
& daughter Casey) and other really nice people, and there were horses 
there that were greener then Mystery!  Plus, I didn't get dumped, even 
when he did that sideways bucking action into a group of riders (who 
knew we were green and moved away REAL fast).  They said this clinic 
would be harder than a ride since we had so many stops / goes / etc and 
could not even trot so the energy level for the horses was really high. 
 It was a great experience and a good beginning towards the goal of 
completing a NATRC or AERC ride (probably NATRC first....)
   Does AERC put on any training clinics of this nature for new or 
potential members and greenies?  
Happy & safe riding to all... Spring has sprung, yeah!
Kimberly (& Mystery the Morab...very happy to be back on green pasture 
again..... ), Petaluma, CA.