Services

 

I offer a different perspective for the rider who wants to hear the horse's voice. Riding should be beneficial and enjoyable to both horse and rider!

 

For the rider, I emphasize proper alignment and posture, which allow the horse to work in freedom, ease, and lightness with the least stress to his/her body. I help riders learn how to correctly follow the horse's movements and develop their "feel", before teaching how to harmoniously influence the horse with clear, effective aids.

 

For the horse, I specialize in keeping him/her sound, physically and mentally, in the long term, using correct bio-mechanical principles and traditional, systematic, gymnastic exercises. I also work with horses who have had physical issues to rehabilitate them. Correct ground work and riding is physical therapy in itself. 

 

I have a depth of knowledge which draws on the study of centuries of traditional equestrian wisdom, as well as decades of training - much of it European - personal experience, and work with a veterinarian who specialized in lameness diagnosis and soundness management. My work is holistic and encompasses the consideration of the whole horse, from hoof care to saddle fit and diet, to daily management. I always work to increase the horse's quality of life and enjoyment in his/her work.

 

I am available for dressage and jumping lessons and will travel to your barn in the Lower Mainland, from Vancouver to Aldergrove. I am also available for clinics.

 

Other services I offer include:

- rehabilitation work with horses who have had injuries.

- consultations on equine care and managemnet.

- offering advice on buying horses and matching riders with appropriate horses.

 

Please contact me for fees and availability.