“Contact” seems to be a mysterious, elusive term that is thrown around but rarely discussed. What is contact? How does one achieve contact with one’s horse? Gail Hoff-Carmona’s article, “Ask the Experts: Correct Dressage Contact” in Dressage Today offers some answers.
Dressage Today recently published a great article, The Art of Classic Dressage Training, by Dr. Josef Knipp. Knipp’s essay is a lovely essay reminder all riders, regardless of discipline, why we ride horses and what should be valued in every style of riding.
Hillside Stables now has online scheduling for lessons! Using our Appointy online calendar you can view available lessons times for your instructor and schedule your own lessons. As always, you may still schedule lessons via phone, text, or Facebook.
It is easy to use: simply to go https://hillsidestables.appointy.com/, select the kind of lesson and instructor you would like, and then log in. You may log in using Facebook or Google or create a separate Appointy account. You may also register for as many lessons as you like for up to 90 days in advance! Visit the calendar and schedule your lesson today!
Everyone did really well in lessons this past weekend. Don’t forget that you can take lessons about equine confirmation, show preparation, tack fit and purpose, etc. as well as mounted and ground school lessons. Get in touch with Lisa or PK to schedule your next lesson!
Hey folks! Lisa is finally back in town and will start teaching lessons again on Saturday, 17 August. Get in touch with her to schedule your lesson!
Lisa is finishing her exams and then going on vacation until 16 August and will return to teaching lessons on Saturday, 17 August. No fear though, PK will take over all of Lisa’s lessons until she returns. This is your chance to get a new perspective on your ground school and riding! Give Hillside a call to schedule your lesson with PK: 901.857.7500 or 662.838.7500.
Katherine took her lesson on Jake today! And BonBon got an instructor ride. All did great. They even had to rangle around the ground school class of four that PK was teaching. The day continued with Michelle and PK in a group lesson and later Leo got a visit from his family. Good day….
Jake makes the training bridge look so small.
The weekend is almost here! You know what that means–lessons! Get in touch with Lisa or PK to schedule your ride for Saturday or Sunday!
Katherine had her photo shoot for her senior pictures at Hillside today. Dominic was a lovely model for her.
Katherine had her senior picture photo shoot today at Hillside.
Dancer went home with her new mom today!
Lisa has returned from training in Kansas and cannot wait to share what she learned about suppling, collection, and lateral work. Have you set up your next lesson with her yet?
A wonderful Fourth of July riding in the front pasture. Bill and PK enjoying some horse time.
Luz’s whole family came out today. Glad to announce they are very happy with the training she has received at Hillside Stables!
The boy is coming along beautifully.
Fiero learned Mount From Fence – Off Side. He is so smart.
Don’t forget, while Lisa is on vacation, you can take ground school or mounted lessons with PK and work on your leadership role for your horse!
Lisa will resume teaching on July 9th.
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