Often when I ask professionals why they are not attending educational activities they tell me they cannot afford to lose a day of lesson income. That is a legitimate reason. So here is my idea. Those of you who are being taught, why don't you get together with other students of your instructor and go to an educational program as a group -- even split the cost of taking your instructor. It will be to your advantage in the long run.
With this is mind I want to recommend two programs coming up: the Eckart Meyners Seat Symposium August 2/3 http://www.equestrianeducation.org/calendar_events.html
and the Symposium with Klaus Balkenhol, Col. Christian Carde, and Gerd Heuschmann on October 18/19 http://www.maplewoodwarmbloods.com/mw_news.html.
and the Symposium with Klaus Balkenhol, Col. Christian Carde, and Gerd Heuschmann on October 18/19 http://www.maplewoodwarmbloods.com/mw_news.html.
Both of these should be superb programs and somewhat unique. Wouldn't it be fun for a trainer to go with students so they could all discuss what they are seeing and hearing with each other?
3 comments:
I agree completely with you Lendon and we did the exact thing you suggested. I payed for my daughter's trainer to come with us...the auditing fee and for her time during the day. The great take-away that we gathered is we are on very much the same wavelength with both Michael and Scott on the approach to training. My daughter rides a longe lesson once a week. It was an awesome day!
Lendon, as a young rider attempting to gain experience in the world of dressage, I have truly enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts!! Sometimes I feel like the "big names" in the sport are distant from "the rest of us", so it's been refreshing to have your thoughts available for my (and others) benefit.
I have a blog on Blogger as well and would be so honored if you would be willing to check mine out sometime. Basically it follows my journey in the world of dressage - I've been through alot!
Here is the link:
http://www.dressagelife.blogspot.com/
It would be so wonderful if you would take the time to look. Thanks so much and I will continue to read your blog. Thanks!! Kristie
Lendon, as a young rider attempting to gain experience in the world of dressage, I have truly enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts!! Sometimes I feel like the "big names" in the sport are distant from "the rest of us", so it's been refreshing to have your thoughts available for my (and others) benefit.
I have a blog on Blogger as well and would be so honored if you would be willing to check mine out sometime. It follows my journey in the world of dressage - I've been through alot!
Here is the link:
www.dressagelife.blogspot.com
It would be so wonderful if you would take the time to look. Thanks so much and I will continue to read your blog. Thanks!! Kristie
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