| Fryslan Valley Sport Horse News
July 2010 |
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| About Fryslan Valley |
Fryslân Valley's Dutch Trainer, Arnold Warmels, offers a very thorough training program tailored for each individual horse, rider and driver.
We pride ourselves in
striving to maintain the standards
set by the KFPS.
From the ground to the saddle and into the harness we're sure you will be pleased with your
FRIESIAN!
Need assistance with the
2010 Keuring?
Translation Services
Dutch & German
Trainer of
USEF, USDF, IFSHA,
Feathered Horse Classic, &
Open Driving Champions
Give us a call
859.987.2717 home
859.312.9257 cell
895.294.7007 farm
At Fryslan Valley We do offer tailored training programs for ALL BREEDS competing in
Sports Disciplines
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| Riders 4 Helmets |
National Helmet Awareness Day Saturday July 10th
Fryslan Valley Sport Horses encourages you
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| News From Arnold Warmels. . . |
Gabrielle Boiselle |
This month has been a big multi-media month for Fryslan Valley. As of late, we hosted Gabrielle Boiselle, internationally known Friesian photographer who captured our Friesians on film with a crew of 20 photographers from around the country.
A special thank you to Shirley McQuillan for making this all possible.
While at Liberty for the shoot, the horses showed their brave, bold, energetic enthusiasm, but once shown their halter, heads dropped and all quietly walked in amongst the photographers for an up close and personal interaction. It was quite an impressive moment for the majority of photo journalists who had never seen this type of horse/human interaction. Many thanks goes out to our staff, Melanie Roesner, and Trish Iredale and to my beautiful wife, Lisa, for the long hours spent preparing the tack and horses for this presentation. I was away at the Jan Hendriks Clinic in Ohio all weekend, so it was up to the girls to get the job done. Melanie & Lisa ran the horses, and were quite exhausted and out of breath by the time I arrived on the scene, but handled the pressure nicely. We got some great photographs of Melanie in period costume with Friesian stallion Ike, owned by Mitzi Dotson, Versailles, Ky. Our beautiful model, Kimberly Abbott, the Associate Editor of Horse Illustrated, dressed in period costume for a few of our shots with Karst Van De Olijftak for owner Shirley Whirley. And to Lisa's delight, Gabrielle came back several days later and did a private photo session her and Isabella, co-owned with Deb Corson. You can checkout more about Gabrielle at We also have been gearing up for the World Equestrian Games and several television stations have been out and about scouting both our home & farm location for television spots! The Lexington Herald Leader is scheduled for an interview session and photoshoot of the Friesians as well! We wil make a stop at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 21 for an Executive Luncheon and give the Horse Park officials a chance to ride a Friesian; Then, onto Breyerfest, July 23-25 at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Ky as a warm-up prelude to the Ohio Valley Friesian Show, August 7-8, Columbus, OH with a special appearance by Ron Steur & Fridse Checkout our new Lunging Clinic Series and join us for the first of many educational clinics that are coming your way, sponsored by Fryslan Valley Sport Horses and LaGrie's Fine English Saddlery. Met de beste groeten, Arnold Warmels |
| You Are Cordially Invited . . . | |
Friday, July 23, 2010
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Paris Artwalk
606 Main Street
Paris, Ky 40361
859.312.9257
Visit with local artist, Patty Davidson, view gallery oil paintings by Tommy Thompson, purchase beautiful and useful equestrian themed gifts and enjoy hors'doeuvres and sippages and an opportunity to network with other equestrians!
Checkout our MR Dressage Saddles & Bridles &
consignment riding apparel & tack!
Equine grooming & health products being
added daily!
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| Junior League Charity Horse Show |
Arnold Warmels aboard Karst Van De Olijftak for owner Shirley Whirley&
Friesian Stallion, Ike, with Melanie Roessner directing for owner Mitzi Dotson
Fryslan Valley SPort Horses was honored to be chosen to present the nations colors for the Wednesday Evening, July 7, Opening Ceremony of the 74th Anniversary Junior League Charity Horse Show, held at the Red Mile Race Track, Lexington, Ky.  |
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| European Lunging Clinic Series, Lexington, KY | 
Lunging For Success
A structured program to complement your horse's training, with Sport Horse trainer Arnold Warmels.
Clinic Series:
30 minute sessions - Theory
30 minute sessions - Practice
Group Question & Answer
4 Horse Maximum Per Clinic
Clinic series is geared towards all
breeds, no matter the discipline
To host a clinic at your farm or for your riding group, please contact us for dates of availability and rates.
859.987.2717
The best definition of "Dressage Training" to me, is "Dressage is about developing a horse to perform to his maximum performance with a minimum of effort." This does not only apply to horses, nor to dressage but is the goal of every athlete. To condition a body and mind so higher achievements can be gained with less effort. Human athletes go through rigorous programs, monitored by professionals who specialize in the development of the human body. Most of us that participate in sports in a recreational manner do follow a physical program but in a less intense pace. If you have ever worked out in a gym, you've had a tour with a trainer giving an explanation and function of the various machines and coach you of the benefit. You are not merely turned loose and told to have fun! You wouldn't know where to begin, how to use the equipment, and would work yourself to exhaustion without results. The next day, muscle soreness will show the price you paid.
How often do we put our horses in the same position where we just "work the machine"? In our sport, we face the challenge that not only do we constantly strive for our horse to be a little better; we are also conditioning and educating ourself. Another challenge is that the communication between horse and rider is different form a gym-coach and his client.
What makes the difference between a successful horse & rider program instead of just a past-time hobby is the education and training given by the handler to the horse.
Lunging provides the best start for a horse to establish communication and provides a physical training method that should continue throughout its sports career. Yes, it is a part of "the gym for horses". The beauty is, this gym is portable and can be used anytime, anywhere.
- Arnold WarmelsCorrect lunging provides:Ø Foundation for training Ø Physical development and contact without disturbance by riders o -hands o -weight o -balance Ø Primarily objective: Conditioned program for muscular development of the horse Ø Teaches the horse rhythm, relaxation, acceptance of aids, balance and impulsion Ø Individual, progressive training method Ø Short sessions Ø Better use of equipment: it is the use and the handling, not the price of it. Ø Develops handler to have better and softer communication with the horse Ø Teaches compliance with the horse and patience with the handler Ø Good basis for introduction of new equipment and situations (de-spooking) for the horse Ø To be used in combination with riding training
Lunging Clinics:
Practical clinics are held in a "hands-on" environment, where owners are invited to have their horses assessed and worked. The clinic follows closely the 6 steps of the Dressage Training Scale.
Duration of the clinic is approximately 30 minutes of theory and 30 minutes per horse. Q/A sessions are usually 15 to 30 minutes.
Program Overview Lunging Clinic:
Ø Introduction
Ø Purpose of lunging
Ø Assessment of clinic horse and its background and disciplines
Ø Overview of equipment, individual adjustment and use
Ø Skills for the handler/trainer
Ø Setting up the horse for lunge, basic training, environment and handling
Ø Lunging the horse though the gaits and directions
Ø Assessment of movement and transitions
Ø How to develop a structured, individual training program to enhance balance, impulsion & collection
Ø Questions This program is supported by Video/DVD instruction by Lammert Haanstra, available during the clinic. |
| Breyerfest July 23-25, 2010 Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Ky
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| About Arnold Warmels - His Journey to America |
Arnold accepting one of many Championship title wins at Feathered Horse Spring Classic 2010 with First Premie Ster Friesian gelding,
Karst Van De Olijftak for Shirley Whirley  |
This Fourth of July, Arnold and I thought it appropriate for us to reflect on his "coming to America" and sharing a bit about him.
A long line of men and women have taken refuge in America ever since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Looking for a better life for themselves and their families, most
immigrants have seen America as a promised land.
This is what Arnold Warmels had dreamed his entire life. A place of wide-open spaces. A place where he could pursue and follow his dreams to the fullest. He embraces
the culture of America and speaks fluent English, and sometimes can even throw in a southern accent!
As a child, Arnold grew up taking Dressage lessons with his mother, an avid horsewoman who was a passionate equestrian. Growing up as a young teenager he was schooled and competed
locally in Dressage.
As time passed and he grew older, Arnold grew fascinated with the sport of Driving, liking "all
things
Arnold & Tinker horse, Travellor making a splash! | fast" the thought of whipping through obstacles and cross country in a Marathon Cart exhilerated his senses and his passion for the sport of driving was at full throttle. In the Netherlands, Arnold focused for Sport with the Dutch Warmblood for Combined Driving, and the Friesian for Pleasure Driving.
He has brought with him, Classical Dressage training methods; European Lunging Methods; and the patience and heart of Job to work in a quiet, disciplined manner that is
so important to the mental and physical well being of the horse. Over his own self, Arnold puts the health and well being of the horses in his care as top priority.
Since his arrival in the United States in 2005, Arnold and Lisa founded Fryslan Valley Sport Horses.
Arnold pleased to carry the national colors at the 2010 Junior League Charity Horse Show, Lexington, KY | In the beginning they engaged in a diverse amount of equestrian activity preparing horses for In-Hand, Dressage, Hunter/Jumpers, Fox Hunting, Driving, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Trail Obstacle, Trail Riding, and Driving.
However, Arnold's heart could not deny his passion, and maybe a little homesickness, for the breeds of his heart - The Dutch Warmblood and Friesian.
In just a few short
five years, Arnold has immersed himself in the betterment of the Sports Program for the Friesian breed. His desire is to educate and inform the American owner of this
breed, it's unique individuality and realistic goals for achieving success at the higher levels of Sports competition.
Arnold formed a small network of successful equestrian professionals to further educate and train with in a cooperative manner. Having the "eye" of these other world class trainers has benefitted the
Arnold & Lisa Warmels with client Shirley Whirley & Shannon King following wins at IFSHA World | scope of all horses within the Fryslan Valley training program, as this leads to further improvement and progression of each individual horse. As Arnold says "It's always nice to have an educated viewpoint from someone watching from the ground."
Arnold competes regularly at USDF Sanctioned Shows; USEF Sanctioned Shows; Breed Shows; ADS and CAA Events. He sits on the FHANA Sport Committee and was
appointed IFSHA Represetative Breed Affiliate with USEF. He has claimed countless titles in both riding and driving with USEF recognition.
Arnold is distinctively Dutch and believes in the standards & directives set forth by the KFPS (The Friesian Paard Stamboek - Royal Dutch Friesian Studbook and the KWPN (Dutch Warmblood Association)
Arnold still misses things from home - his family, the food, and of course Dutch soccer -HUP HOLLAND!!!!! Netherlands vs. Spain - Sunday, July 11!!!!
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| KFPS Registered Stallion with FEI points for sale.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SERIOUS RIDER - Contact Arnold Warmels 859.987.2717 |  |
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Give Us A Call Today & Get The Best Fit For Your Friesian - 859.987.2717
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Order Your Costume Now for the 2010 IFSHA World & Grand Nationals!
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The 7 Golden Rules of Great Competitors, by Dr. Mary Arnold
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 e 7 Golden Rules of Great Competitors
The 7 Golden Rules of Great Competitorsby Dr. Mary Arnold
1) Ride
to Ride Great: The vast majority of junior and amateur riders
are dutifully trying to avoid making mistakes while seasoned
professionals are focused on success. Why does it matter? The mind-set
of trying to avoid mistakes is transferred into every aspect of riding,
making riders tense, rigid, indecisive, unfocussed and disconnected from
their horse. Riders who ride to avoid mistakes become so mentally
preoccupied & physically busy trying to avoid a mistake they
"forget" to ride their best. They never engage the top of their skills
and abilities and often feel frustrated.
When riding to ride
great, equestrians let all their training and preparation shine and
enter competition with confidence and excitement. With success and not
mistakes on their minds, great riders are in tune with their horse,
focused, able to quickly adjust to changes in their horse and respond to
challenges. Being success minded allows for natural instincts and
makes every skill accessible.
2) Believe
in Your Ride: It's time to shine. Be yourself. Ride your ride, not anyone else's!
While there are certain standards in each discipline, how each
equestrian executes their ride is unique. Rather than wishing you were
better or different, mentally be in your own body. Your talent and skill
belongs to you! Use it! and know that you are capable of rising to the
occasion. Great riders trust that they are prepared for the challenges
of competition and believe in their training. If you are on a horse its
time to - Ride your ride every stride!
3) Set Yourself
up to Succeed: Simple planning and organization can make a huge
difference during competitions. Set out your clothing the day before,
know what time you need to be at the competition, know the schedule for
preparing your horse, keep your tack and equipment organized and learn
your pattern, course or test early. Be on time and organized. Eliminate
the unnecessary stresses of being late, or rushed, or experiencing the
panic of looking for a necessary but, "lost" item. These simple tasks
will reduce stress and allow you to focus on what is important, your
ride!
4) Keep
Your Focus Fresh: By being organized and having a plan you
will be ready to focus on being competition ready when it comes time to
perform. After you learn your course, test, or plan use imagery to
practice and work through any trouble spots before you get on your
horse. If you have hours before you compete, do not try to stay
"focused" all day. Instead if you have spare time alternate between
focusing intensely on your plan and imagery and then totally relaxing
your focus. (Do something that doesn't require much thought, rest your
brain) Then, when its time to compete, ramp up your focus and you'll
find it fresh and strong ready to be used.
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Keep Your Thoughts Productive : Top competitors allow
themselves to have only productive thoughts during competition. This
includes their self-talk and what they say to others. They know that in
order to ride their best they cannot indulge in destructive thinking.
Focus on your ride rather than the outcome.
6.) Be
prepared to compete -- physically hydrated, fed, rested,
skill set up to par , and as mentally & emotionally prepared as you
can be. Get your needs met before compete so you can handle the huge
energy expenditure that competition represents
7.) Enjoy
the Journey: The greatest thing about riding is it is that
all riders are always learning and improving. Learning should be both
challenging and enjoyable. Equestrian sports are notorious for taking a
lot of time to see improvement, which is especially true the BETTER the
rider becomes. Great riders learn patience and have a sense of humor as
they grapple with all aspects of equestrian sports. They know they only
have control their own riding and not the outcome. They gladly do
whatever it takes to improve. By allowing themselves to have fun as they
push themselves, these riders acquire skills more quickly, train in a
more productive manner and ultimately.. Enjoy more success along the
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Make Your Plans Today - IFSHA World & Grand Nationals, Del Mar, CA October 13-17, 2010
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