Foundation of Classical Horsemanship

The Objective of Classical riding is to condition the horse to be quiet, supple and responsive to the riders requests. Regardless of the discipline, the horse should always be quiet, supple and attentive to the rider. These qualities are the basis for all forms of riding. In addition, a horseman should be completely devoted and dedicated to the needs of their equine companions. 

Yoga as a Philosophy

The Yoga sutras date back over 2,000 years.  The word yoga means "union" and "sutras" can be thought of as a manual of yogic practice. There are 195 sutras. Yoga asana, or physical exercises are only mentioned twice. Therefore, yoga is a path that aligns all aspects of an individual: body, breath, mind, emotions, and spirit. Yoga is a philosophy. The nature of yoga is to focus on right action and connection to spirit.

Ayurveda

The life science of Ayurveda dates back over 5,000 years in written word. Individual's have unique qualities of the mind and body and are characterized by the dosas, which represent the elements of air, fire, water and ether. The dosas manifest uniquely within the mind and body. They express harmony and health, or disease. Through Ayurveda, we can understand and personalize our horses training and rehabilitation programs.