Sessions focus on building and improving relaxation, security, confidence and control, while refining and polishing current skills utilizing the highly successful Alexander based techniques popularized in the books Centered Riding by Sally Swift and Body Sense by Sally Tottle. Individual longe work is included when needed. Equestrian video's on varying topics are available for evening study. Wednesday half day of instruction. To allow riders to 'process' the twice daily intense learning sessions both the riders and horses have the afternoon off.
Riders are free to explore the area or just relax and unwind.
Centered Riding techniques apply to all seats and disciplines and improve riders from novice through advanced levels. It is recommended participants preread the book, Centered Riding, by Sally Swift. Top of Page Virginia Rider's Long Weekend and Rider's Mid-week Getaway The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is horse country, and this lovely farm is no exception. Tucked away in the rolling hill country of northwestern Virginia is an unpretentious farm with an excellent instructional program and access to hundreds of acres of trail riding country. The hospitable farmhouse, well-schooled horses, and dynamic instructors combine to make this an ideal destination for a weekend getaway.