NSDS is delighted to be able to offer a summer clinic with Larry Brinker. 

 

August 28-29-30, 2026

Host: Tamara Castle.  85, Greenhouse Road Nictaux NS   yellowbriarfarm@yahoo.ca

 

Time: 8 am -6 pm daily

Suitable for all levels of driving and all types of equines.  This clinic is not for starting your horse in driving.

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Registration form can be found at https://forms.gle/kiCSe7DLNWUyWU79A

 

There is a separate registration form for The Nation's Cup on August 31.  

https://forms.gle/tfftrTgfHCgS3WMi9

 

All participants must be Nova Scotia Driving Society members for insurance purposes.  If you are not currently a member, please add $15 to your deposit. ($20 family membership). We also require that you be members of Equestrian Nova Scotia or your provincial equivalent. 

 

Larry Brinker brings us his experience as a Senior Combined Driving Judge and experienced clinician.  He is a familiar face to us as he has coached NSDS drivers in previous years. He is an advisor on the EC driving committee on strategies such as coaching and education.  His style of coaching is friendly, applies skills from many different facets of life and he is always on the move. NSDS is delighted to have him return as clinician and Judge of the Nation’s Cup, Whether you are a participant or auditor, you will learn from Larry.

 

Cost for the clinic is $400 for 3 days of private lessons (1 per day),  

 

We will also be offering  a limited number of semi private lessons - 2 drivers per lesson

Cost is  $240 per driver for 3 shared lessons (1 per day). Shared lessons must be arranged by the participants.

 

Stabling, if needed, is $25 for the 3-day clinic and Nation's Cup,

 

Reserve your place with a $200 deposit and a completed registration form. Full payment is required by August 1, 2026.

 

Refunds are available if your spot is filled from the waiting list.  There is a $50 admin fee if you cancel.