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Harmony is born out of a genuine empathy for the horse and a compassionate awareness of the mental and physical impact of the work on the horse.

 

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Know Who You Are!

The most harmonious form of riding is in keeping with the laws of nature, as is the most harmonious form of government. The irresistible call of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is inherent in each one of us. The Constitution of the United States is governed by the laws of nature and was established to secure our natural rights to of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. (Article has been expanded)

 

New Article: What is 'Front to Back' Riding?

This kind of riding is what inspired me to create this website

for the benefit of the horses.

 

New video of trot work has been added to Amy's page!

 

Amy demonstrates transitions from medium walk to free walk to medium walk.

 

An explanation of the 'Walk on the Buckle' exercise has been added:

http://www.ridingart.com/walk_on_the_buckle_exercise.htm

 

 

Teak is still going strong and teaching horsemanship at age 32!

Teak is living proof of what careful training and sturdy conformation can do.

New images have been added to the 'Horse's Balance' article.

Events

Erik Herbermann will be teaching at Webb Ranch, in Portola Valley, CA, September 17 - 21. Email address below for more info.

 

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Guidelines for Long-Term Soundness

 

Riding Basics

 

 

The 'Walk on the Buckle' Exercise

 

Contact

 

Horse's Balance

 

Visual Points of the Moving Horse

 

Finding the Tempo

 

Energy Flow Illustrated

 

The History of Academic Equitation

 

The Horse’s Analysis of Classical Dressage

 

DAP or Diagonal Advanced Placement

 

Toe Flip Animation

 

Gimmicks of Force

 

Practical Horseman Magazine Article

 

Classical Dressage

 

 

 

 
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