Clinics 2009
Dr Deb Bennett - authority on the evolution, anatomy and biomechanics of horses. Clinic date: 9-10 April, 2009.
Nicole Weinauge - first ever Australian clinic! Clinic date: 9-18 April, 2009.
5th International Equitation Science Conference - ethical equitation (program). Conference dates: 12-14 July, 2009.
Equine Dental Awareness Workshop - for practitioners or therapists and horse owners or enthusiasts. Workshop dates: 18-19 July, 2009.
Equisimulator Clinic - Enlightened Equitation with by Paul Cairns. Clinic dates: 25-26 July, 2009.
Philippe Karl Open Forum Introductory Evening - demonstration riders! OFIE date: 14 September, 2009.
Philippe Karl Teachers Clinics - Philippe Karl's first clinics in Australia! Perth clinic: 15-18 September, 2009 and Bathurst clinic: 22-25 September, 2009.
Clinics 2010
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"Understanding the theory of riding is an essential basic so you can choose the right methods during practice. A rider will need to continue to search for the best methods throughout their whole riding career because of the dimension and complexity of this subject. Therefore, we will never reach the point where we can say, now I know everything." Dr Gerd Heuschmann.
Dr Heuschmann, author of Tug of War: Classical versus Modern Dressage, translates this wonderful book into a documentary titled If Horses Could Speak. View the movie trailer for If Horses Could Speak. Dr Heuschmann's book and DVD are available for purchase through Pferdia TV, Peter Horobin Saddlery and Sporthorse International. Dr Heuschmann's book, DVD and anti-rollkur/anti-hyperflexion merchandise (such as caps, jackets, polo shirts, stickers and patches) can be purchased through Dr Heuschmann's publisher, Isabella Sonntag of Wu Wei Publishing (publisher of Piaffe, a horse magazine on classical equitation).
Please note (excerpt from www.stimmen-der-pferde.de): "As per action of an injunction by an Austrian dressage rider dated 22MAY09 we are allowed for an indefinite time to sell the DVD If Horses could Speak. As until now we do not know if this action of injunction will be dismissed or will be turned into a legal dispute, we are not able to foresee how long this DVD will be sold in its original version. Each day can be the last.
We will do everything to keep this DVD in its original version. In this film no rider is going to be defamed. Only their horses are shown. It is worse enough that these riders still remain claiming that step foul, ambling, hyperflexion and riding in negative tension and/or show trot still is no misdoing. What this kind of riding physically and mentally means to their horses is nothing of the claiming rider's interest: she is only interested in her reputation."
Visit Dr Gerd Heuschmann's website.
Xenophon - for the well being of all horses. Olympic winner Klaus Balkenhol and Hans-Heinrich Isenbart demand a change. If, like them, you believe that:
- a return to the fundamental principles of classical equestrianism is urgently required;
- only a supple horse can perform properly and remain healthy on the long-term;
- an appreciation of physical and psychological connections in the training of horses has to be revived;
- love of the horse and the aesthetics of equestrian sport should become a focal point once again;
- horse-lovers throughout the world should unite in mutual pursuit of these aims;
then join Xenophon and show your support.