A Note From Janice
Hi everyone!
I am having a wonderful summer and hope you are too! I continue to study dressage with Jochen Hippenstiel and Natural Horsemanship with Pete Rodda. Each of these excellent teachers are propelling me on my quest for the ultimate partnership with my horse. That elusive place where two beings energies meet to create something more. I have had that experience many times on the dance stage and know how much more special that will be with my horses.
I continue to learn about how the body affects the horse through my teaching in Pilates. In the beginning, it is learning muscles and knowing which ones to use and which ones to hold in check. Later, it is understanding how the muscles hold the bones in the body for a better skeletal alignment. When the skeleton is aligned, the posture becomes better for more efficient movement. When this happens (after much hard work!) the body is then able to channel energy through it without hitting blocks. When you can channel energy through your body, you have the ability to communicate more clearly with your horse.
This process is rather indescribable. How can I explain what it feels like to be on stage and channel energy through your body to the back row of the second balcony? It is an experience that is incredible, you become one with the moment, the movement, the audience. It is a timeless moment and you are there, in the present.
To give my students this feeling is what I am passionate about. Come study with me and find out what more you can offer your horse!
Best,
Janice
