"This
clinic was probably the most informative
and in depth clinic that I have
ever participated in. I have found
a new understanding of the relationship
between my horse, my body and my
riding."
-Marilee, CR clinic
participant
"My
hips were very stiff and by Sunday
they were very relaxed. During bodywork
my legs "grew" about 4
inches! It was amazing!! The breathing
made a huge difference in my horse,
she became very relaxed and did
not notice all the "scary"
things normally out to get her."
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Clinic Participant
"It
was very easy for me to say, "I
don't get it and can you help me
with this?" You provided a
very welcoming environment with
no negativity for the animals or
the people. I was given 120% and
I wanted to give 120%. I would recommend
your CR clinics to everyone because
you more than give yourself to your
job and your animals. I hope to
come back and do more."
Tanya, CR Clinic Participant
"Your clinic provided a very
special weekend for me. It was my
first professional riding lesson.
I learned and experienced more than
I ever anticipated. Moreover, the
inspiration went even further than
my lesson. I strongly feel that
this was felt by all that attended
your clinic."
Florence, CR Clinic Participant
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Riding Clinics
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Information
about hosting a Centered Riding Clinic
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Read Rhonda Gailey's blog
about Heidi's Center Riding Clinic
which was held at the Oaks Equestrian
Center in Lake City Florida.
Upcoming
Centered Riding Clinics
February
6 |
Centered
Riding Clinic Day
Maple Valley Stables, Westford,
VT
More
information |
March 19-21 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Hearts & Horses Therapeutic
Riding Center
63 Justin Merrill Rd, Buxton,
Maine 04093
Contact: Stephanie Keene at
207-929-4700, or hnhtrc@sacoriver.net |
March 27-28 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Baymare Farm, Springfield, VT
More
information |
April 3 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic Day
Heritage Farm, Easthampton,
MA
More
information |
April 15-18 |
April
15-18 Centered Riding Update
Clinic
Southmowing Stables, Brattleboro,
VT |
May 7-8 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Pony Farm, Temple, NH
More
information |
May 22-23 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Happy Day Ranch, Pagosa Springs,
CO
More
information |
August 28-29 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Maple Ridge Stable |
October 9-10 |
Centered
Riding Open Clinic
Kindred Pointe Stables, Mount
Jackson, VA |
Centered
Riding® was developed by founder
Sally Swift as a way of connecting
the mind, center and body in riding.
Use of the CR basics helps all riders
to use their bodies correctly and
more effectively. Horses respond by
becoming more responsive, better balanced
and more relaxed, allowing them to
perform with greater freedom of movement.
The techniques of Centered Riding
can be applied to any discipline,
and will improve your overall comfort,
confidence and communication with
your horse.
Heidi
Potter is 1 of 33 Level III Centered
Riding Instructors/Clinicians in the
world and 1 of 15 in the United States.
Ms. Potter has studied under Sally
Swift, the founder of Centered Riding,
as well as with several other Level
IV Centered Riding Instructors. She
credits them with much of her knowledge
and continues to learn from them on
a regular basis.
The
Centered Riding (CR) methods are primarily
based on Martial Arts philosophies
and the Alexander Technique. The Alexander
Technique addresses a person's posture
and movement. It teaches how to re-educate
the mind and body towards greater
balance and integration.
Centered
Riding serves as the foundation for
Heidi’s In Harmony With
Horses program. She states
that, “Centering and Balance,
along with Grounding are all essential
to keeping riders safe, relaxed, and
effective in all they do with horses.”
Using these basics help enable horses
and humans to achieve greater harmony,
clearer communication and to work
together in a most natural way. |
"I
just wanted to let you know
that our Dressage show was successful.
I didn't have much practice
time the last few weeks so I
concentrated on keeping it simple.
We've been doing lots of transitions
with me riding more from my
center. It paid off. He won
Training level test 1 and 2
with both scores of 73%. He
felt great and got some good
marks on his transitions and
halts."
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CR Student after 3 lessons
"I
thought the clinic was great.
It really opened my eyes
to a safer, more effective way
of riding and communication
with my horse. My horse was
much happier and more comfortable
after the clinic. I got so much
out of it and
would do it again in a heartbeat!"
-Katie,
CR clinic participant
"When you can walk away
from a clinic anxious for more,
I would define that as a success!"
-Janis, cutting horse
facility owner, host, and participant,
CR Open Clinic |
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more information about Centered Riding,
visit: www.centeredriding.org |
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Centered
Riding Founder Sally Swift,
with her teaching partner Herman,
at a clinic |
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"Here
within lies your center."
Photo by Betsy Lynch / Perfect
Horse Magazine |
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Developing
body awareness at Maple Ridge
Stable's Centered Riding Clinic. |
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