May you find joy and love and peace of
spirit in this new year. May the spirit of the horse free you, to
be all that you can be. We are pleased to share these two articles free
of charge to all.
As always we
welcome this opportunity to share the words of many masters from
Oliveira to Steinbrecht to Henriquet to Wynmalen to Decarpentry. To see
the articles available this month, click here. If you would like to share Horses For LIFE Magazine as a gift to someone special contact us at equestriansquest@horsesforlife.com or call us direct at 1-306-383-2588.
Golegă
Located deep in the Ribatejo region, 31 km north of Santarém, Golegă is a small agricultural town most famous for the annual horse fair held for two weeks each November, the largest of its kind in Portugal. Bustling with breeders, equestrians and a wide selection of Portugal's finest horses, the fair offers a fascinating view of traditional country life, while a parallel market offers the chance to buy the local wine and authentic garments worn by the renowned Ribatejo horsemen.
Where can you go to experience "beautiful, slow controlled levades" on an experienced school master? As well as lateral work in all three paces, Spanish walk, canter pirouettes, flying changes, piaffe, and passage.
A school of Luis Valenca in the heart of Portugal. 25 km north of
Lisbon
Riding is about more then aiding and just telling the horse what to do. It is about an opportunity to become a better person. A unique opportunity to look beyond the sport.
Decarpentry: Schools and the Airs Close to the Ground
Decarpentry: Classification of Low School, High Schools and the Airs Close to the Ground. Knowledge of the classifications, show us the trainig progression how each leads from one movement to the next. How we can reach those airs that are "close to the ground."
Working equitation is a new and exciting equestrian sport , putting to the test both the versatility and functionality of the horse and the horsemanship skills of the rider. It is a thrilling spectator sport which has gained an enthusiastic following in the countries where it is practised, such as Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Italy and France
As an instructor what can we teach. Can we teach the art? Does teaching skills lead to teaching an art? Or does the art have to come from the rider's soul?
Located deep in the Ribatejo region, 31 km north of Santarém, Golegă is a small agricultural town most famous for the annual horse fair held for two weeks each November, the largest of its kind in Portugal. Bustling with breeders, equestrians and a wide selection of Portugal's finest horses, the fair offers a fascinating view of traditional country life, while a parallel market offers the chance to buy the local wine and authentic garments worn by the renowned Ribatejo horsemen.
Where can you go to experience "beautiful, slow controlled levades" on an experienced school master? As well as lateral work in all three paces, Spanish walk, canter pirouettes, flying changes, piaffe, and passage.
Nuno Oliveira - Portugal's Most Famous Son
How to Begin Training of the Rein through the Lead Rope. An important stage often missed by many horsemen according to Wynmalen
Riding is about more then aiding and just telling the horse what to do. It is about an opportunity to become a better person. A unique opportunity to look beyond the sport.
Decarpentry: Classification of Low School, High Schools and the Airs Close to the Ground. Knowledge of the classifications, show us the trainig progression how each leads from one movement to the next. How we can reach those airs that are "close to the ground."
Working equitation is a new and exciting equestrian sport , putting to the test both the versatility and functionality of the horse and the horsemanship skills of the rider. It is a thrilling spectator sport which has gained an enthusiastic following in the countries where it is practised, such as Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Italy and France
As an instructor what can we teach. Can we teach the art? Does teaching skills lead to teaching an art? Or does the art have to come from the rider's soul?