through rider's core position and horse's crush mechanism.
Our experience with horses stretches in multiple disciplines of Dressage, English, Western and even Driving. Through each step of success we have learned from the horses that were our partners. From the Grand Prix dressage stallions to the National Champions in English, Western, Halter and Driving, we thank each one for their willingness to tolerate our short comings and sometimes in not tolerating them to lead us to discover the true bond of communication that allowed us both to grow.
The core of our body is the main source of communication with the horse. What we do is mirrored by how they respond. If we point our core "belly" in a direction while using direct rein, they will follow our lead in that direction at walk and trot. But things get complicated when in lateral movement our belly is on the opposite direction of travel being an indirect rein. Lots of things can block the flow of our "belly" direction such as the broken wrist of the rider as they attempt unsuccessfully to half pass a horse in lateral movement away from their opposite leg aid. We believe in teaching the rider that the core must be correct before the horse will without confusion respond in a positive manner.
What you want for results in the education of you and your horse will make a difference on how you approach this critical Plan and the structure that fortifies it. With 40 feet of mirrors you can see yourself on the horse and what the frame of your horse is.
You customize your needs. We have DVDs for the enlightenment of the Crush Mechanism in the horse and Recipes for Lateral movements that will first start without the horse and you learning the dance steps before trying to teach the horse to meld with you in the movements.
Recognizing where we need improvement is the beginning of change and change is never easy. Lessons or monthly training or clinics with your horse will follow a plan toward success. We teach patience.
Water is to life, as a rider;s Core is to communication. Without it nothing grows.
FEI rider
Where has this incredible person been while I struggled with Dressage and the rigid structure of lessons that left me empty and UN-knowledgeable about my horses needs and how I was blocking him. Thank you for giving me the insight of the Crush Mechanism and the ultimate change of my core that I was out of touch with until you came along. My horse thanks you too.
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