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Black hawk college
kewanee, Illinois
Clinic Highlights

May 16-17: Fundamentals and Horsemanship
May 18-19: Next Level and Horsemanship

It is always an exciting and inspiring opportunity to work with Donna Irvin and Black Hawk College. Donna offers us the opportunity to present spring and fall sessions at the beautiful and state-of-the-art Black Hawk College facilities. A variety of ages and experience make the Clinics a learning and review opportunity to strengthen skills, set performance outcomes and prepare students for barrel racing competitions.

(Left to Right) Standing: Sharon and Donna Irvin with
Fundamentals and Horsemanship Fast-time Winners
Kneeling: Yvonne Skinner, 4-D; Jessica Hingtgen, 3D;
Lexi Mentgen, 2D; Jamie Lenzner, 1D.

I truly feel the educational environment of Black Hawk inspires any level or age of rider to maximize their learning opportunities. Teala Richards and Terri Wilson arrived early to audit the Performance Horsemanship Clinic and Linda Muegge stayed for the Next Level after her Performance Horsemanship experience. I want to commend our students for taking advantage of the program and the opportunity to expand their horsemanship knowledge.

Inspiring and exciting learning opportunities were provided for both our students and for Donna and me at the Next Level program. It was fun for me to have the opportunity to ride and offer demonstrations on Trigger, Donna’s newest barrel racing prospect. A beautiful palomino gelding, with Frenchman’s Guy breeding, shows all the mental and athletic aptitude to follow in Donna’s outstanding string of barrel racing horses. Thanks Donna for your dedication to making good horses and developing their potential through good horsemanship education. It truly is about education. There is nothing that builds confidence in our sport like knowing what to expect out of our horse once we enter the arena.

(Left to Right) Standing: Sharon and Donna Irvin with
Next Level and Horsemanship Fast-time Winners
Kneeling: Terri Wilson, 4-D; Lexi Mentgen, 3D;
Andrea Spencer, 2D; Samantha Hamlink, 1D.

Congratulations to our Black Hawk students, Andrea Spencer and Stacy Kling. Andrea was awarded outstanding Equestrian Science Graduate and was Reserve National Champion at the Intercollegiate Nationals in Los Angeles for 2008. Our 1D winner was Samantha Hamlink, another outstanding and talented former Black Hawk student.

It is delightful to see the progress in our Next Level riders as they strive to accomplish their goals and dreams. Success at any level or any occupation requires dedication and commitment. It truly is a lifestyle and lifetime commitment, a journey so to speak!

Contact Donna Irvin at Black Hawk College or phone (309) 932-3121, for information on our 2009 Clinics scheduled for May 15-16 and 17-18.

Congratulations to these Fast-time Winners!