Exploring the Basics
Head movement
After coming back from Jossy Reynvoet I am paying a lot more attention to the side to side movement of the head. Especially in the Ground work and Longing.It is very easy to block this movement with your hands. By blocking this movement you can interrupt the movement...
Ivanhoe liberty circle
Asking Ivanhoe to stay out on the circle and then into a canter transition. Not the easiest for him but we are getting there.
From being to doing
People talk about that Centaur feeling between you and your horse. That 100% connection where you and your horse become one. I have told students that this is one of the things we aim for but I had never really experienced it myself until last year when I spent time...
Welsh Ponies
Bush lane
Every move you make
A few years ago a friend had suggested a trainer in Belgium called Jossy Reynvoet. Jossy is a student of Bent Branderup’s Academic Art of Riding for many years and has become one of Bent’s recognised instructors.Jossy has now setup the Bitless Art of Riding where he...
Deep Sleep
Young colts waking up
A welcome surprise at the Furstliche Hofreitschule Buckeburg
Through owning a Buckeburg Saddle and information given by Belinda Bolsenbroek, I was aware off the Furstliche Hofreitschule in Buckerburg, Germany. A riding school that presents horse shows and information through their museum. Initially I thought that the time taken...
Young colts waking up
“In the most obvious, lies the greatest lesson”.
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