FORM TO FUNCTION:
Assessing the Fjord Horse
An Educational Event
Presented by Ironwood Farm & Fairy Landing Farm
July 25 & 26, 2026
Private Farms | Rixeyville & Remington, Virginia
Featuring Clinician, Wayne G. Hipsley, B.Sc., MSc
Wayne G. Hipsley is an internationally recognized educator, horse show judge, and equine evaluation expert with more than 50 years of experience in the horse industry.
He is the founder and head trainer of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry’s Evaluator Training Program and served for many years as the Registry’s Head Evaluator. Wayne is the author of Guidelines and Handbook for Judging Fjord Horses and a recipient of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Outstanding Service Award.
Clinic Format
• Live, hands-on evaluation in a small group setting
• Real-time explanation and discussion
• Emphasis on form, function, and movement
Please note:
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Space is limited.
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Registration closes July 18, 2026.
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No auditors or guests may be added after the registration deadline.
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Videos of the assessments will be made available free of charge after the event. Links will be sent to everyone completing the interest form.
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A liability and photo release is required as part of the registration. Attention: "Under Virginia law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities." Code of Virginia 3.2-6200 through 3.2-6203
What You Will Experience
• Assessment of individual horses
• Comparisons among like groups of horses
• Instruction and printed information designed to help participants develop an educated eye for conformation
Schedule
SATURDAY – JULY 25, 2026
Ironwood Farm
10291 Homeland Road
Rixeyville, VA 22737
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Farm opens: 8:00 a.m.
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Clinic begins: 9:00 a.m.
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Estimated clinic length: 3 to 3.5 hours
Assessment
Featured Horse Groups
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Older broodmares
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Young maiden mares
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Young stallions
Additional Information
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The clinic will be professionally photographed and recorded.
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Edited videos will be released after the event.
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Auditors may take photos and videos for personal use only and may ask questions during the assessments summary.
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Please be aware that audience questions and Wayne’s responses will be recorded.
Saturday Reception for Wayne Hipsley
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
11007 Homeland Road
Rixeyville, VA 22737
The catered reception is FREE, but registration is required so we can confirm catering numbers.
Please note there will be a break between the clinic and reception while the hosts prepare the reception space.
SUNDAY – JULY 26, 2026
Fairy Landing Farm
11200 Lees Mill Road
Remington, VA 22734
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Farm opens: 8:00 a.m.
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Clinic begins: 9:00 a.m.
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Estimated clinic length: 2.5 to 3 hours
Assessment
Featured Horse Groups
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Older broodmares
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Young maiden mares
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Young stock - geldings and fillies
Additional Information
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The clinic will be professionally photographed and recorded.
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Edited videos will be released after the event.
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Auditors may take photos and videos for personal use only and may ask questions during the assessments.
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Please be aware that audience questions and Wayne’s responses will be recorded.