Centered in the Saddle

On horseback as in life: stay centered for best results.

Dressage is Actually Fun

November 21, 2018

In the last few days, I have had the best rides on Duke in months. We had gotten to a point where we were stuck, unmotivated and I was honestly confused about how to move forward. Then I went to audit an Allison Springer clinic and it was awesome. It totally transformed our success in … More Dressage is Actually Fun

The Life-Changing Kirsten Nelsen Clinic

May 9, 2016

It’s not dramatic when I say that riding in a clinic with Kirsten Nelsen this weekend was life-changing. Her whole philosophy is called Training for Optimal Balance, which includes both physical and mental balance for horses and riders. She is a follower of Jean Luc Cornille and his philosophy of the Science of Motion. The weekend … More The Life-Changing Kirsten Nelsen Clinic