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Leah

Amazing clinic review with Gerd Heuschmann

http://www.ultimatedressage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=173852

Read and enjoy!
Lynn

Thanks ! That was a super review. I have Gerd's book and have read it more than once.
misstux

Thanks Leah.  About half way through the article, I opened up Word and copied it in so I could save it.
DaisyMae

Excellent article, thankyou for posting.
Blue Flame

2nd post in the thread linked quoted from another link in turn . . .
Quote:
"At the higher levels of dressage, the incorrectly trained horse may show exaggerated movement in front without balancing movement from behind. Horses with this kind of movement may look “advanced” to the novice observer......"


Finally - I'm not the only one who sees this as an imbalance.

BTW, also linked from Leah's link is a series of clinic reviews with several practical points included for relaxing and stretching a horses back leading to better gaits. We'll certainly be using some of the tips mentioned. Never thought of using the light seat and half seat in this context - DUH!!! I used to dismiss the light and half seats allowing freedom of movement for the back because even thought the weight is in the stirrups, it is still weight transferred to the saddle so it doesn't help free the back vertically. But It only just occurred to me that it CAN help free the back laterally.

As I read through it, I couldn't help thinking how some of PNH's stuff really can help horses biomechanically. Mostly the old PNH stuff was helpful (or less harmful) but in the recent SC DVDs the emphasis placed on combing the reins to get stretching over the top has been quite helpful and even I can notice the change in quality of the gait when it occurs as a result. Similarly, when having trouble with longitudinal flexion, going back to lateral flexion usually solves the longitudinal problem.
http://www.utahdressagesociety.net/images/news08_06June08News.pdf
ElaineC

Really good read, thanks for posting Leah!  That man is one I'd like to know more on, I've read a few of his articles and he is pretty amazing.
Leah

I just finished re-reading his book in full (second time through) and really think it should be on the 'must read list.'
whisperingwindfarms

Wow - great article and amazing how much of what's being said relates to what others (non-dressage) I'm studying are saying too.  Pretty cool to hear the same things coming from different applications.

Thanks Leah.
Leah

I finished my 3rd ride today applying his concepts.

Wow.

The positive response just blows me away.

It is instant transformation in his mental and physical responses.

His balance is so...correct. And a light willing forward thinking attitude.
Leah

I have just emailed his US coordinator about hosting a clinic for him next year.

If that would happen (in Georgia), is there anyone here that would be interested and able to attend?
bit

sleepover at Leah's house?
Blue Flame

Leah wrote:
I finished my 3rd ride today applying his concepts.

Wow.

The positive response just blows me away.

It is instant transformation in his mental and physical responses.

His balance is so...correct. And a light willing forward thinking attitude.
What are you using as reference material - his book on modern versus classical? Does it have "how to" info in it?
Leah

Yes, his Tug of War book.

That combined with what Dr Deb teaches (and others actually)-it has some how to in it-but it is the discussion of how a horse is built and why body parts do what they do that actually helps find the how to.

If that makes sense?
ElaineC

Georgia... I think I can drive that in about 16 hours....
babs

Hi Leah,

I would be very interested in attending one of his clinics. Please keep us in the loop on any plans to bring him to GA.
Yes_But_Neigh

I'd love to audit his clinic. I'll be in Florida and can hop right on over. That would be great and thanks for posting that Leah!
Leah

Well bummer.

They require 100 auditors and full payment in advance from the clinic host.

I don't think I am in a position to manage something that big.
Horse Gypsy

http://www.equestrianeducationals.com/calendar.html

I went to one of his clinics here in the spring.  I think these gals are the ones who are hosting him over here.  HE is a must see.  I would love to ride with him.
Tammy Sorenson

Horse Gypsy wrote:
http://www.equestrianeducationals.com/calendar.html

I went to one of his clinics here in the spring.  I think these gals are the ones who are hosting him over here.  HE is a must see.  I would love to ride with him.


Carrie,
Where did you go to get to see him? That would be amazing. Will he be anywhere on our side of the country this year?
Horse Gypsy

He was in Bozeman and Kalispell Montana.  HE was great and really helpful to all horses and riders in the clinic.  HE rode each horse, and then had the rider ride after him.  I think he is someone who would welcome riders like you or me into one of his clinics.  There were all types of horses-- including fancy Warmbloods-- but also some regular guys.
He did a lot of shoulder in on the circle-- and encouraged a long and low let loose posture in the horses-- he was all about getting them free in the back and swinging.  
My Finnagan horse fell into a ditch last year and hurt himself and has had a year off-- but I would bring him-once he is better- or my baby in the picture to a clinic with him.  He does private one hour lessons.
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