I hope you had a happy and safe new year and in thinking about your 2008 horsemanship goals you will include bonding even deeper with your horse this year by providing even more confident leadership and clear communication. There is no feeling better than when your horse spots you coming whinnies at you and leaves his friends or food to hang out with you. It is an honor to be viewed by your horse as a worthy partner who is both fun and interesting.
One of the quickest ways to improve the bond with your horse is to be able to spend quality uninterrupted time with your horse. Lack of quality time with your horse is often your worst enemy. Our four day Horsemanship Camps can help solve this problem for you, because you will be able to focus solely on you and your horse without other obligations, such as your job, cooking, dishes, laundry, family, etc. If you have never been able to spend four full focused days on horsemanship you will be amazed at what the total immersion in horsemanship will do for you. Repetition is one of the keys to retention of information, so if you want to progress quicker in 2008 be sure to check out the Schedule and start making your summer plans now. If you are serious about making significant changes this year don’t miss out on our Christmas Special Discount for 2008 camps which runs until the end of this month.
This month we are offering some Simulation Classes where we will be discussing the “physical posture and movement” of the horse. Some of the movements we will explore are suppleness, straightness, disengagement, turning, backing and collection. The purpose of the simulation exercises will be to help us be more connected with the core of both the horse and our own body so we can produce more fluid and harmonious movement. We will also be discussing and simulating “timing and feel” The purpose of these exercises will be to present a better feel to our horse and therefore get better overall performance. We will do some exercises to help us find our balance point and thus improve our riding posture. These classes will be held in several locations in the afternoon or evening. With a minimum of 8 students the cost is only $20 per person. If you would like to host a class, please let me know. Current Dates are:
Jan. 19 Chance Ridge Elkhorn
Jan. 26 Lincoln
Feb. 2 Lexington
Fewer than 8 students will cost slightly more.
Private lessons at Chance Ridge Jan. 18-20 are filling up fast only a couple spots left open so if you are interested.
Call now to reserve your spot!
Happy Trails,
sherry
