THE HORSE GAZETTE
TRAINING
Training without force
foundation for classical horsemanship
By Mary Rose, FBHS © 2009
individually in the outdoor
Saturday 9
th
May at
steady, correct rhythm, supple-
dressage arena. The strong
Kipling Lear Farm near Fort
ness and balance along with
wind made hearing all the
Worth was surprisingly cool.
confidence in the young horse
details of each stallion some-
We all expected heat in the
without the use of force. Con-
times difficult but only seemed
90s and dressed accordingly
sistent, correct work enables
to enliven and energize the
but a cold front and a brisk
the young horses to find their
horses who were particularly
north wind cooled things down
balance under the rider and to
appreciative of the applause
considerably, and the horses
carry the rider with the greatest
they received!
loved it!
possible ease. Not every horse
The final perfor-
Kipling Lear Farm is
was perfect all the time and this
mance of the afternoon was a
the home of the newly formed
enabled us to see how classical
Pas de Trois, three horses per-
Foundation for Classical Horse-
trainers quietly handled dif-
forming a ballet to live guitar
manship, a 501(c)(3) tax ex-
ficulties any young horse was
music! This beautiful presen-
empt corporation dedicated to
having. We watched as every
tation brought the mounted
It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before!
the preservation of classical
horse improved his carriage
portion of the program to an
principles in the training of
before our eyes.
end and was followed by a
horses. A good crowd gathered
To end the morning
sessions Holly Hansen worked
wine and cheese reception, We’re not just a feed store, or western wear,
to enjoy watching the perfor-
mances and lectures organized
an older stallion in hand and we
a talk about the importance
observed amazing engagement
of Classical Dressage to the
hardware, tack, house wares, lawn and garden
by Holly Hansen, President
of the Foundation, whose HH
and collection from an expe-
Competitive rider and Paul
rienced horse with the trainer
Belasik’s fascinating talk about
or gifts...we’re ALL of that and MORE!
Classical training center and
school of Dressage makes its
apparently doing nothing at all.
some history of our art and a
home at Annette Williamson’s
The aids were very quiet and
book signing of his new book,
subtle and the movements were
Dressage for the 21
st
Century. There’s something for everyone Callahan’s!
farm.
This was the second
not produced from excitement
What a fantastic
annual Classical Symposium.
or force but through athleticism
day! In addition to all the pre-
The day started at 10.30 am in
and consistent training.
sentations there were vendors
At noon we were
with Spanish and Portuguese
Someone here knows how to custom
the beautiful indoor riding hall.
The spacious enclosed gallery
treated to a delicious boxed
tack, art and books and videos.
lunch (all provided without
This young Foundation is off
shape hats, kill fire ants, thread pipes,
was filled and a double row of
chairs were placed on the floor
charge by the Foundation) and
to a great start and immediate
seasoned cast iron...
of the arena to accommodate
a demonstration of carriage
plans are to develop the web-
the crowd of interested visitors
driving. Throughout the day
site as an educational resource
we’ll be glad to share that knowledge with you.
anxious to watch the beauti-
there were so many interest-
for all those interested in the
ful demonstrations of starting
ing and informative lectures
Classical Principles of horse
young horses in a classical,
presented including Pilates for
training. All donations are tax
gentle, and consistent manner.
the rider and soil analysis and
deductible and such a worth
pasture management, a lecture
while cause deserves the sup- Don’t forget, we also carry fresh hay & Capitol Feeds!
The crowd watched
fascinated as some truly beauti-
about veterinary use of acu-
port of everyone who loves
ful young Iberian horses were
puncture and a most informa-
horses and art.
501 Bastrop Highway - Austin, Texas
introduced to lungeing, long
tive lecture on bridle fitting.
In the afternoon
You can contact
reining and work in hand. The
Phone: (512) 385-3452 - Toll Free: (800) 950-8602
Holly Hansen presented the
Mary Rose at 512-589-3796 or
accompanying commentary
HH Classical breeding stal-
512-894-4536 or visit: www.
Fax: (512) 385-0932
explained that the goals of
lions under saddle performing
MaryRoseDressage.com.
classical training are to achieve
Website:
www.callahansgeneralstore.com
Call our Texas Division and ask for Don Buyse
830-537-5268 or Toll Free 888-538-8518
Visit:
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E-mail:
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