On training, guasha, the horses of the Academy and the fairy tale book Sandeloria. Written by Greetje Hakvoort, in her own words. 14 articles, newest first.
As you know, there are so many different phases we move through, train through and grow through together with our horses. Each of these processes has its own beauty and brings insights you would never have gained without truly experiencing them, with all the highs and lows.
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Sandeloria is a world filled with magic, animals, friendship, and adventure. But what do children themselves think about such a world? We asked our two girls, aged 5 and 12.
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Da Vinci has been with us since he was a foal, and from the very beginning he has been a special, highly sensitive little character. He certainly comes with his own instruction manual, but the moment he gets the chance to work or perform, he gives nothing less than 100%.
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Some collaborations feel special from the very first moment. Working with illustrator Mandy Nellestein was exactly that.
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Many of you know that I, Greetje Hakvoort, have been working on a special project for the past few years: my own fairy tale book, Sandeloria. And in the meantime, something very special has happened... The first edition lies here on the table in front of me.
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From the very beginning, Nevada felt special to me. I first met him at dusk, while he was still living in a pasture with a group of young stallions. The moment I touched him, something felt right. At the same time, I could see that he didn't yet have much expression in his movement.
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To reach that point, you have gone through a very extensive preliminary process to ensure that your horse is both mentally and physically prepared for her task. After all of the preparation of groundwork, lunging and work in hand, you can use both the aids as the feeling while riding.
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Working in hand is the ultimate way to refine movements. That is therefore the goal of working in hand. During work in hand you use both inside and outside rein, just like during riding.
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It is a magical feeling when your horse can move beautifully and independently on the lunge line and only needs small cues for support
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Communication and trust form the basis for everything that you do with your horse. Groundwork is a way of helping your horse learn and archieve balance. You can teach your horse to step under his center of gravity. Bending work can help to make this possible, just as lateral movements do.
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Our bodies are designed to adapt to the challenges of daily life. What takes place beneath our skin is a wondrous interplay of many processes. Stress and tension can very easily become lodged in your body.
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Guasha had made so much possible in my life with horses. I'm very proud to be the first worldwide to adapt human guasha-therapy to a beneficial treatment for horses. Guasha is an accessible way to support your horse. Everyone can learn and apply it!
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