Classical Horsemanship
Classical Horsemanship crosses all boundaries of disciplines and ties together a way of working with the horse that is based on mutual respect and understanding. Developing a solid foundation of communication skills is of the utmost importance when dealing with our horses.
When working with the horse, one must develop a cooperative mind and a willing body without bruising the spirit. If the horse is braced, then his movements are stiff and he becomes heavy on the hand and leg aides. By teaching the horse through the release in a relaxed frame of mind, we can invoke positive responses.
As an athlete, the horses body must be developed in a systematic way to assure a solid foundation to build upon. By utilizing classical principles, we can create a calm, forward and straight horse. Unless the whole horse is available to us, natural lightness cannot be attained.
As a steward of the horse, there is one simple, yet complex word that describes how we must approach our horse in every moment : Balanced.
This not only refers to our physical state when we sit astride, this encompasses every aspect of us as a whole. Our minds, our bodies and our hearts. We must open all three into the possibility of balance.
Learning to be effective in the saddle by use of aides that are most natural to the horse will create balance and harmony throughout both horse and rider.
Classical Horsemanship crosses all boundaries of disciplines and ties together a way of working with the horse that is based on mutual respect and understanding. Developing a solid foundation of communication skills is of the utmost importance when dealing with our horses.
When working with the horse, one must develop a cooperative mind and a willing body without bruising the spirit. If the horse is braced, then his movements are stiff and he becomes heavy on the hand and leg aides. By teaching the horse through the release in a relaxed frame of mind, we can invoke positive responses.
As an athlete, the horses body must be developed in a systematic way to assure a solid foundation to build upon. By utilizing classical principles, we can create a calm, forward and straight horse. Unless the whole horse is available to us, natural lightness cannot be attained.
As a steward of the horse, there is one simple, yet complex word that describes how we must approach our horse in every moment : Balanced.
This not only refers to our physical state when we sit astride, this encompasses every aspect of us as a whole. Our minds, our bodies and our hearts. We must open all three into the possibility of balance.
Learning to be effective in the saddle by use of aides that are most natural to the horse will create balance and harmony throughout both horse and rider.
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