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  • Grey Arabian

    One of the first steps on the training scale is for the horse to reach for the contact.

  • Mirror Image

    Establishing relaxation, rhythm and suppleness...

  • Cavaletti work

    Schooling over cavaletti to encourage the horse to lift and round it's back...

  • Comparison

    The connection should stay the same whether the horse is stretched down and out or when collected.

  • Grey Arabian

    One of the first steps on the training scale is for the horse to reach for the contact.

  • Mirror Image

    Establishing relaxation, rhythm and suppleness...

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Classical Foundation Training - Developing the horse's strength, balance, connection and engagement one step at a time.

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Through your horse's eyes...

understand your horse's perspective and how they view the world. They do not have a choice, they are innocent in their role an owner has chosen for them. We owe it to them to consider, in our hearts, what it is that we are asking them to achieve and for what end. [read more]

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An Art2Ride Clinic is for every horse...

regardless of size, breed or discipline every horse will benefit from a gymnastically progressive system that enables any horse to achieve it's maximum potential. Join us in an Art2Ride Clinic which focuses on Classical Foundation Training.[read more]

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About Us...

The name “Art2Ride” was chosen because it reflects our belief that a horse and rider should create a beautiful moving picture. Horse and rider performing at the top of their athletic potential while being relaxed, focused and non-resistive... [read more]


From the Blog!

Join me as I post weekly blogs covering many topics relating to Classical Foundation Training. I have intentionally left out the word "dressage" because many people have a negative association with the prevalent "crank and spank" approach or that it is a sport for only those who are afraid to jump.

Dressage as it is meant to be is an understanding of how to best optimize a horse's movement and ability to carry a rider, surely a benefit for any horse, any discipline. It is also important in maintaining your horse's safety, soundness and sanity.

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Marnie: 2021 Yearly Submission
Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Marnie: 2021 Yearly Submission

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Marnie gives her yearly update for 2021.

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Ryanne: 2021 Yearly Submission
Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Ryanne: 2021 Yearly Submission

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Ryanne gives her yearly update for 2021.

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Marie: 2021 Yearly Submission
Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Marie: 2021 Yearly Submission

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Marie gives her yearly update for 2021.