I read Dominique Giniaux’s book, “What the Horse Have Told Me” several years ago. It was interesting enough at the time but I’ll admit I didn’t fully appreciate his points until some other information came to light and it all converged. ...
This is the next video I rented from Horseflix. I found it OK. Not too much that was surprising. I knew he was a fan of the picadero so I thought there might be something of use in the video regarding straightness. (The authors of Straightening the Crooked Horse...
It isn’t unusual for me to work with a client’s horse and find that I just don’t have the problems she is having. Part of it is that I come in with some better timing and clarity. But part of it is the fact that I am NEW and don’t have a long...
Having been to numerous shows and clinics I am often struck by how willing people are to put up with problems (like tension, resistance, taking off, bucking) with their horse as if there is nothing that can be done about them. I really do think that the reason this...
I had the honor of being interviewed by Jane Savoie about my experiences with clicker training. Jane maintains a wonderful website called Dressage Mentor which is geared toward helping dressage riders address the problems they are having with their horses and riding....
One of my students recently audited a day of a Harry Whitney clinic. Harry is unique in the world of horsemanship clinicians in that the core message for every single rider is the same question, is your horse feeling OK inside? If you attend a clinic with Harry you...
Every day I am reminded again and again how every little thing counts to the horse. Horses want to get along with us. They are watching us closely for signs of meaning behind the things that we do. Right or wrong doesn’t enter into it. In fact, it is safe to go...
Charles de Kunffy is a well respected teacher, FEI judge, and author of several books on classical dressage principles. This video covers the Seat and Aids. Overall I enjoyed the video although Charles’ voice put me to sleep the first time I watched it! I was...
I just signed up for Horseflix. It is just like NetFlix only just for horse videos. I signed up for the basic “1 DVD at a time” subscription level for just $9.99/mth. That means I can rent an unlimited number of videos per month but I can only have one at...
The last time she did any real riding was some 55 years ago! But Michele is truly an inspiration to me and anyone who meets her. She is proof that if you want something bad enough you will put the effort needed into it and you will be successful. When she started...
