All lessons are one-hour and private. Video Review and Critique Arrangements can be made for Dr. Ackerman to review and critique videotapes of your work in between, or in the absence of, scheduled lessons. Training Dr. Ackerman occasionally accepts selected horses for residential training. There are a significantly high number of members who have arrived at their philosophical positions through their work in dressage. An inter-disciplinary look at the evolution of consciousness invites perspectives from different philosophical, psychological, and spiritual traditions.
Discussion focuses around assigned readings that change quarterly.
Dr. Ackerman's commitment to Classical Technique has prompted her to begin facilitating trips to various classical training centers throughout Europe. These trips are very affordable and offer opportunities to take instruction from some of Europe's best Classical teachers. These workshops will be experiential with focus on rider suppleness, strength, stamina, balance, coordination and aerobic health.