“I love introducing people to a more
connected relationship with their horse, improving the understanding and awareness
between the two, and helping it to develop.
In a 2 day Connected Riding clinic riders and their horses start by
learning body awareness; understanding how to use their posture and balance to
communicate more clearly and softly with each other. Ground exercises identify our horse’s tight
spots, and start re-educating their bodies to move in a freer more supple
way. Riders are re-balanced in the
saddle, increasing not only balance and security but also the oneness they feel
with their horse; then ridden exercises continue the connection, improving the
horse’s engagement, performance and attention.
I love the ‘Ah ha!’ moments, when riders find that magical place where
everything just feels right between them and their horse! These clinics are progressive; every time you
come you will learn more exercises and techniques to further enhance your
connection with your horse, your balance, communication, and most of all self
carriage and performance.” Trisha Wren
SAMPLE FORMAT, 2 Day Connected Riding™ Foundation
Clinic
The foundation 2-day clinic is very
intensive; your brains will be bursting by the end! As well as your own sessions your learning is
enhanced by watching the others, as often different situations arise with
different horses and riders. Auditors
are encouraged - clinics are interactive, and you can learn as much by watching
and asking questions as by bringing your own horse. At future clinics riders may come for just
their sessions if they wish.
Day 1 - Morning
- Introduction to Connected Riding
- Demo with horse and rider, to show what improvements can be made
to performance, engagement, elevation, behaviour etc
- Ground exercises for riders: learn more about your posture,
balance, and communication with your horse.
Afternoon
12 participants split into 3 groups of 4.
Group sessions with your horse, learning the first ground and bodywork
exercises.
Day 2 - Morning
Ridden sessions in your groups. Rider
balancing: finding the correct position in the saddle and adding movement.
Afternoon
Ridden sessions in your groups, putting it
all together!
Future clinics would cover
additional groundwork, addressing the horse's self-carriage and suppleness,
with riding becoming more advanced.
CONTACT DETAILS
Regular clinics are currently being held in
To find out more about hosting a clinic in
your area (we can help with advertising ideas, posters, facilities required
etc), call Trisha on 07-827-0240, or email clinics@trishawren.com.