CAPRIOLE SCHOOL OF RIDING
About Capriole School of Riding
The commitment to learning from a classically educated instructor requires the prospective student to be able to change some of their "old" ways of thinking! Are you ready for this philosophical challenge? Are you able to embrace your learning with humility and unconditional patience?
*Riders have to forget about controlling the horse from the front end with over dependence on the hands.
*Instead, they need to appreciate more fully how the horse's hind end works, how energy can only become connected through freedom of the back, understanding what engagement of the hocks really means and how the applications of weight aids in the saddle can make the work easy or difficult for the horse.
*It must be realized that proper schooling is progressive but that all horses are different when it comes to how long each phase will take.
*Riders must be patient realizing that there are no shortcuts to the art of rebalancing the horse for whatever purpose he is required.
*In short, riders have to be prepared to assume total responsibility for their actions. This means never blaming the horse when things go wrong and being prepared to re-evaluate their own work and return to the basics.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
All CSR enrollees must be able to independently halter, lead, tack and meet the instructor in the arena at their assigned session time. Steering and rising to the trot are also prerequisites. There will likely be no assistance during the prep time for your session.
A rider must cleverly place a horse in such a balance that each request was his idea in the first place! Light hands and light legs render light joyful horses. At all times horses must be encouraged thru tact and gentleness. "When your horse shies at an object and is unwilling to go up to it, he should be shown that there is nothing fearful in it, least of all to a courageous horse like himself." - Xenephon Why do some riders still persist in whacking a horse to go past an object; has no one ever heard of association of ideas? It is clear that many of today's riders have failed to take any of this advice. Today, we see stronger and stronger contraptions fitted to place our horses in an outline; contact is measured in terms of weight and some riders believe that strong legs or the spur is required for every stride. I challenge each of you to try classically proven principles and watch what appears to be a magical transformation engulf you and your horse. Dedicate yourself to building a solid and trusting relationship with your horse that will bond you for life. CSR has this ancient knowledge that will empower you and your skills as an equestrian, competitor, trail rider, barrel racer and most importantly a human being.
Relax, unwind and experience the freedom.....remember why you love horses!
Saturday & Sunday until 3pm***Tues, Wed, Thurs all day***Mon & Fri closed
NO EXCEPTIONS: ALL PAYMENTS DUE BEFORE THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH. Zelle, Venmo, CashApp or PayPal are happily accepted. Your invoice will be texted on the 22nd of every month. Thank you so very much for your kindness and appreciation.
