Training with Jenny

WORKSHOPS with JENNY ROLFE and her Iberian Stallions

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The workshop is an introduction to our training methods. We specialize in individual teaching working on a deeper level.

Demonstration to music - Jenny loose schooling with Delfin.

Followed by a teaching demonstration :

  • Use of Breathing and Body language – as a form of communication
  • Learning to be a Calm assertive leader
  • Understanding the natural behaviour of the horse with in the herd.
  • Observations of the horse in loose work.
  • Loose work- for both connection and as a method of warming -up

Looking at the Rider – training from the ground

TOP-2-TOE

  • The importance of Self- awareness and posture.
  • Looking ‘within’ to a deeper level which enhances harmony in all aspects of our life including communication with the horse
  • ‘One to one’ assessment of personal posture ‘Top to Toe’ to develop core-stability in riding.
  • Exercises to enhance calmness, fluidity and core balance within riding.
  • Developing an understanding of how ‘core ‘ breathing can help you connect within riding
  • Developing self awareness with both focus and a sense of ‘feel’
  • Understanding of ‘energy-flow’ and fluidity
  • Looking at where you hold on to tension
  • Breathing for balance, using core breathing within the half-halt and for all transitions.
  • Understanding ‘submission’ and ‘contact’ - how to ‘connect’ with both the mouth and the mind of the horse.
  • Learn how to ride in Self- Carriage
  • Learn how to teach the horse to respond to these communications

Jenny will give ridden demonstrations with her stallions to demonstrate training the horse to become an athlete , using core breathing to enhance lightness, engagement, contact and connection.

The purpose of the training is to prepare a horse as a confident athlete with an understanding of his individual personality.