A Note From Janice
Dear Horse Lovers,
It is coming on the time of the year when the weather and holidays slow our riding down a bit. We sometimes feel more like cuddling on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate than trying to ride with the temperatures dropping.
 But by the start of the new year, it is time to ready ourselves for the next year of opportunity to become better partners for our horses. Get out those books and DVDs. Refresh your body's memory when you aren't riding - it will be the best gift you can give your horse this season! I want to thank all of you who attended my clinics during the past year, or who came to study with me in Florida. It has been a great year of teaching and learning for me. It's been such a pleasure to work with you, and to receive many wonderful e-mails that describe how our work has been an important part of your equestrian journey.
To this end, I have created a Pilates for Dressage® Associate Instructor program for certified Pilates teachers. I will be teaching the course in Ocala in January, and only one spot remains open. If you have a Pilates teacher, urge him or her to contact me. While I can teach many clinics, the prospect of having other teachers out there spreading the word is very exciting!
I will be in Florida for just the month of January, as I have new Pilates apprentices at the studio that need my attention this winter and spring. I am teaching a PFD® Transformational Camp with Sarah Martin and two spots remain. See below for more information. I hope to see you there!
Have a warm and safe holiday season,
Janice
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Pilates for Dressage® News
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Pilates for Dressage® Transformational Camp:
two seats open
Sign up soon for one of the last available seats in the Pilates for Dressage® Transformational Camp in January. Janice is only teaching one camp this winter!
It's scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Jan. 26-30 with Janice Dulak and Sarah Martin at Peninsula Farm, Ocala, Florida.
Join Janice and Sarah for an in-depth study into Dressage. Janice will instruct riders in Pilates for Dressage® mat and reformer work so they learn to look to their bodies as a resource for transforming their riding. Sarah will transfer the work of the body to the work on the horse in dressage lessons.
Price is $1,800. Contact janice@dulakpilates.com to sign up.
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Pilates for Dressage®
Associate Instructor Program: one seat open
This 10-day, intensive course is scheduled for Jan. 7-16 in Ocala, Florida. It's for certified Romana's Pilates® instructors who ride and the non-riding Romana's Pilates® instructor. Those holding a Pilates certification from another program may also be considered for the program, however further study with Dulak may be required for Certification.
Encourage your Pilates instructor to sign up - he or she can contact janice@dulakpilates.com to do so.
Price for the Associate Instructor Program is $2,500.
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Looking for an intensive, immersive Pilates for Dressage® experience? Consider visiting Janice's farm as a working student
Jaimie Ringger has spent the last few weeks as a working student at Janice's Amber Waves farm. Jaimie decided she needed intense study with Janice to get past physical issues in her riding, and to develop her knowledge and awareness about how her body affects her horse and its movement.
She's also finding her work with Janice carries over into her ultimate goal of becoming a Dressage trainer and instructor.
"Studying with Janice has helped me feel every part of my body, and independently move each part without throwing off the horse's balance," Jaimie said. "Janice's Pilates lessons have also helped me develop a better understanding of a half halt that is more fluid but still firm and effective, rather than rigged and restrictive."
Jaimie's goal is to continue Pilates work and to be more aware of her body to find the perfect combination of being relaxed and balanced.
Want the opportunity to visit Janice's farm for intensive Pilates for Dressage® instruction? Email janice@dulakpilates.com for more information.
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Pilates for Dressage® clinics in 2015
Janice will be available on a limited basis for clinics in 2015. Please act now if you want a clinic at your barn!
At present, she's scheduled for: January - Ocala, Fla. May - Albuquerque, N.M. June - Jackson Hole, Wyo. July - Blanca, Colo.
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Watch for Janice's interview with Equine Journal
An article on Pilates for Dressage® will be featured in
the February issue of Equine Journal.
As she gave the interview for the story, Janice spoke about her work connecting Pilates and Dressage, and the importance of how Pilates can help riders understand the basics of movement in order to become better riders.
The article will also show two exercises that will help riders to immediately feel how their bodies can work while riding! Be sure to pick up your copy in Feburary!
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Give the gift of Pilates for Dressage®
Shopping for an equestrian this holiday season? Consider ordering one of Janice's books or DVDs to help him or her prepare for the spring riding season. Plenty of options are available on the PFD® web store.
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