Equistride International Dressage

The Retreat was not only extremely educational, (all the instructors were very knowledgeable, easy to understand, and truly interested in the riders coming away with far more understanding of the mechanics and skills of riding then they arrived with) but relaxing and just plain fun!

Throughout the weekend through lessons and lectures from each clinician we learned the importance of body position and how it influences the horse. The importance of ground work and how it can improve the horse's performance before one ever steps foot in the stirrup. The importance of warming up our muscles as well as the horse's to prevent injury. We learned how fitness can positively influence our riding. We learned exercises for ourselves and our horses to improve and develop our fitness as a team.

 

I took my four year old mare. I felt I knew something about developing a young horse having had a number of youngsters before. I came away from the Retreat realizing I have so much more to learn! Which is exciting to me as I love the learning process! I left with so many more skills and exercises than I thought possible. I hadn't cantered her much under saddle as I felt her balance at that gait was not great enough yet. Within a week after the Retreat she was cantering both ways on the bridle! I am very excited with her progress and the knowledge and skills I gained not only for her but myself as well. I will definitely be going back again next year! Sally Dietrich