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Clinic with Tik and Sinead Maynard 
June 28-29, 2025
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Magnolia Equestrian Center 

34 Cemetery Road
​Willington, CT 06279


**** 3/23/25 Update: ****

**** ​Clinic is full. ****

Anyone who registers past this announcement will be placed on a waitlist. Payment will not be due until you are notified of an opening.

AUDITOR SPOTS ARE STILL OPEN.

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​Tik is the son of Rick and Jennifer Maynard. Rick was an international Three-Day Event rider in the 70’s. After that he became a Grand Prix Show jumper, and the Maynard family would travel to Spruce Meadows every summer. Rick still rides and coaches in Southland’s, Vancouver, Canada. Jen was a Grand Prix Dressage rider and is a four star Para Dressage judge. Tik’s parents also authored a book on horse photography, Horses In Focus, published by Half Halt Press. Tik’s family in Vancouver run Southland’s Heritage Farm. Tik’s younger brother, and his family, run Gibson’s Heritage Farm, on the Sunshine Coast, in B.C.
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Sinead is one of the top Three-Day Event riders in the world. She has competed at the top levels for over 20 years representing her country for the majority of those years. Her top accomplishments include representing the United States at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy in 2014, traveling to London for the 2012 Olympics as first reserve, reserve for 2016 Rio Olympics, 2010 Nations Cup in Holland, podium finish at Burghley Horse Trials in 2012 and a top 20 in 2011, National Champion at Rolex, Kentucky 2011 and top three finisher on two other occasions. Sinead also is ICP level three certified and coached Area 11 Young Riders to multiple team and individual golds over several years.

Clinic Information

Tik and Sinead Maynard will be joining us for a two-day clinic, June 28-29, 2025. This format allows us to offer a personal experience for each horse and rider. Participants will be grouped by the level indicated at registration. All riders will have the opportunity to ride with both Tik and Sinead. Participants have access to auditing the entire weekend as well as socials, demos, and talks as part of your clinic fee. Riders will get one auditing pass for a groom. As we get a sense of rider levels and who will be participating, we will send out a schedule of events.
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Clinic Fees
  • $700/4 lessons 
  • $525/3 lessons 
  • $350/2 lessons 
  • $175/1 lesson 

Other Fees
  • Stabling $50/night (Proof of rhino flu, Coggins, and rabies needed)
  • Auditors $40 day (non-CDCTA member) / $25 (CDCTA Member)
    • ​One groom /auditor per rider only! 
  • $15 Office Fee (riders only)
  • Lecture (FREE to ALL riders and CDCTA Members) / $25 for non-members and auditors​ 
    • Lecture topic and time TBD

Session descriptions:
  • Groundwork: utilizing work in-hand to improve performance in the saddle 
  • Flat: using flat work exercises to improve both work over fences and dressage basics 
  • Poles: ground poles as a cross training tool 
  • Jumping: jumping over fences/putting together courses ​

​For more information, please contact MJ Zanolli at [email protected]


Thank you to the following vendors for supporting our clinic. 
Please stop by and visit these vendors during the weekend.

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Axel Grace Confections
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ProElite/Nutrena
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Naughty Pony Boutique
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Grey Mare Magna Wave
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Bridle Path Tack

Refunds will not be provided unless the rider's spot can be filled.
If a refund is issued, it will be less the office fee.

We will do our best to accommodate scheduling requests, but they cannot be guaranteed.
Stabling preferences given to those participating both days.

    ​​Clinic Registration

    Online Registration with direct PayPal payment only.
    All participants: please fill out the top section.
    Printable registration form can be found at the bottom of the page.


    Rider's Only:
    Name & Relationship to rider

    Horse and Clinic Info:
    Please select your clinic focus. If you have selected one lesson, you would check one box; two lessons, up to two boxes; three lessons, up to three boxes; four lessons, up to four boxes.
    Any information the schedulers or clinician would find helpful. Ex: moving up to level, schooling at level, showing/experienced at level
    Any information helpful to the clinician. Ex: moving up to level, schooling at the level, showing/experienced at the level.

    Horse Health Documentation: 
    A copy of each of the items listed below will need to be submitted before the clinic to participate.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB

    Pay via Paypal by clicking the link below.
    Click send and include "Maynard Clinic and member's name" in "what is this for?"
    www.paypal.com/paypalme/CDCTA ​
Submit Registration

To send in a paper registration, please print the following:
​Payments are due by February 15, 2025.
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Updated 04/2025
  • Home
  • About
    • About CDCTA
    • Board
    • Ernie
    • Newsletter
    • Community Outreach
    • Donors and Sponsors
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Horse Shows >
      • 2025 Horse Show Information and Entry
      • Current Show Year Results
      • Lead Line Dressage
      • Past Show Year's Results
    • Clinics, Lectures, and Other Events >
      • Paint and Sip
      • Maynard Clinic Registration
    • Volunteer
    • Past Events
  • Year End Awards
    • Eligibility & Awards >
      • Combined Training
      • Dressage
      • Eventing
      • Special Awards
    • 2024 Year End Awards
    • Past Award Winners
    • Special Award Organizations >
      • National Dressage Pony Cup
      • The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
  • Resources
    • Current Dressage Tests
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Scholarships >
      • Scholarship Application
      • Past Scholarships Recipients
    • Volunteer
    • CDCTA Sponsored Teams >
      • Junior/Young Rider Dressage Team
      • NRADC Team
  • Contact