Dressage Lessons
Lessons are primarily available for boarders at Chinnock Farm, as well as riders trailering in, although school horses may occasionally be available to use for a small fee. I am occasionally able to travel to other stables in the metro area on a limited basis, and I teach two Sundays a month at Wyndem Rose Stables south of Lakeville, MN.
Lessons focus on the classical principles of riding: developing the correct seat and position for effective delivery of the aids, learning how to ride in harmony with the horse's natural movements, and applying aids clearly and correctly for the appropriate dressage figures and movements. In accordance with practices at the Spanish Riding School, I highly recommend lessons on the lunge-line, not just for beginning students, but also for more advanced students seeking to strengthen their seat and position.
For those interested in improving their horses' abilities in dressage as well, I recommend a combination of lessons and training. Horses need a consistent and correct training program to attain the physical and mental requirements necessary to progress up the levels. I can often better help to facilitate this process by working on both sides of the human/equine equation.
If you have further questions or are interested in viewing a lesson or training session, please contact me for my weekly schedule and locations.
