Dressage-Jumping-Combined Training *Riding Lessons*Horses Schooled*Lunging Techniques
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
Willam Arthur Ward
Specializing in Cross-Training of the Horse/Rider for both Dressage and Jumping. My lesson program is based on the German Dressage training scale which covers all levels of Horses/Riders. My students will be able to ride correctly, and show successfully. Philosophy: We are all trainers every time we ride we are training our horse, good or bad., ask your horse incorrectly, he will respond accordingly and learn incorrect behavior. Riding lessons are an important way to understand how to talk to your horse through your seat, legs and hands. Because horses do not communicate the way people do, people need training to understand their behavior. I have learned from experience that it is very important for you (The horse's trainer) to take an active roll in the training process to prevent a learning gap between you and your horse. Standard riding lessons are great and will improve you as a rider but most instructors fail to teach you "how" to ride. Setting on the sidelines barking out orders without Explanation. No matter what your riding discipline, I will teach you (the rider) how to correctly school/train your horse and understand what you are asking of him and why. It's always more important to be a 'horse listener' than a 'horse whisperer'. Patrick Ruppe
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