The Rider’s Seat ABCs Clinic August 29–30
2026-08-29 08:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 (America/Denver) | Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO, 80501, United States
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Awareness, Breath & Connection—Through the Levels
with Suzanne Galdun
Learn how to make positive, lasting changes to your seat and position in this immersive two-day symposium.
Saturday & Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Boulder Valley Dressage is delighted to welcome Certified Rider Biomechanics Instructor Suzanne Galdun for our August Symposium at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena.
Riding Sessions

10 riders each day, through the levels
Rider open date June 1 – please apply before July 25

Format

Training & First Level – Semi-private sessions (1 hour) – $100 each
Second Level & above – Private sessions (45 minutes) – $150 each

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Audit
Come audit, watch the lessons, and hear the talk.
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Saturday’s Talk
A is for Awareness & Alignment

Recognizing asymmetry in your body
Understanding what feels “normal” vs. what is ideal
Alignment of the leg, pelvis, ribcage, and shoulders

Sunday’s Talk
B is for Breath; C is for Connection

Breathing patterns and rider effectiveness
How breath impacts the pelvic floor and your seat
How alignment and breath influence connection with the horse

A brief Q&A will follow each day’s session.
About Suzanne Galdun
Suzanne Galdun is one of only thirteen rider biomechanics coaches in the United States accredited by Mary Wanless in the Ride With Your Mind? method. She has studied directly with Mary for over 12 years and is based in the Chicago suburbs.
Suzanne is a highly sought-after clinician known for helping riders make small, precise changes that lead to meaningful improvements in their horses. Deeply connected to the grassroots dressage community, she also coaches international FEI riders, including Lauren Sprieser and Jessica Jo Tate, as well as many of their students in clinic settings.
Venue:
Boulder County Fairgrounds – Indoor Arena
9595 Nelson Rd
Longmont, CO
