Are you experiencing safe, quality riding time with your horse?

Is your horse refusing to move forward freely?
Is your horse stiff, short-strided, hard to turn or stop?

Is your horse uneven going in one direction or having difficulty with one gait?

And what about your saddle? Does it allow you and your horse to move your best?

RIDING LESSONS • Each riding participant will receive at least one private riding and one semi-private lesson during the weekend. Riders will be guided through exercises which develop a supple seat and responsive hands. Horse movement or behavior problems under saddle will be addressed.

Saddle-Fit for Balanced Riding • The design of a saddle greatly influences a rider's posture and horse's movement ability; some saddles actually prevent balanced riding and greatly restrict or hurt the horse. Riding lessons will include a complete saddle-fit check for horse and rider and assessment of the bridle and related equipment. In some cases equipment changes will be made to give the horse or rider greater movement ability. In most cases, riders will be asked to walk and trot only. Riders must wear protective helmets and riding shoes with heels.

DIANA THOMPSON RIDING DEMONSTRATION • Diana will personally demonstrate riding methods which relax a horse's back and neck and improve performance ability. She will also demonstrate easy-to-use exercises which collect and lengthen the horse's stride and improve focus. She will ride some clinic horses and demonstrate training methods which specifically address their unique movement or behavior problems.

HORSE MOVEMENT & BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT • Diana will evaluate the horses for unhealthy movement patterns and shoeing which may contribute to under saddle problems. She may suggest massage, acupressure, Bach Flower essences, shoeing changes, or other alternative solutions to further assist your horse.