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Educating Your Eye: Forward or Fast

8th August

Art2Ride Associate Apprentice Miriam discusses the difference between forward and fast.



Amber and Legolas Demonstrate Collection 1

8th August

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses collection and Amber and Legolas demonstrate the collection.



Jump Rope Challenge 3: Jump Rope For Riding

3rd August

Will Faerber shows you how jumping rope can improve your riding.



Will’s Jump Rope Challenge 2

3rd August

Jump Rope Challenge 2. Longest continual Jump.



Will’s Jump Rope Challenge! 1

3rd August

Will Faerber invites you to join him in the A2R Jump rope challenge. Will and Associate Trainer Trish Yates, demonstrate how to jump rope and it’s benefits for riders and ask you to join them on a two month challenge!



Video Critique: Beth and Bebe Submission 1

1st August

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Beth and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Louise and Mozart Submission 1

31st July

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Louise and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Classical Riding Clinic: Sweden 2017

26th July

Art2Ride Clinic with Will Faerber in Knivsta Sweden 2017.



Video Journal: Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala Presents Pöly Journal #22

21st July

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala discusses her ongoing training with Poly.



Video Journal: Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala Presents Pöly Journal #21

21st July

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala discusses her ongoing training with Poly.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Cassie and Spirit Submission 1

20th July

Art2Ride Associate Apprentice Cassie discusses her ongoing training with Spirit.



Video Journal: Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala Presents Pöly Journal #20

20th July

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala discusses her ongoing training with Poly.



Video Journal: Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala Presents Pöly Journal #19

18th July

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala discuss her ongoing training with Poly.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Ryanne Davis and Ariel Submission 1

11th July

Art2Ride Associate Apprentice Ryanne Davis discusses her ongoing training with Ariel.

Written Commentary:

Hello, this is Ryanne Davis and this is the first of a series of submissions for the Associate Trainer Program where I will be discussing the development of a horse named Ariel. Ariel is a 16-year-old Arabian who was ridden for several years of her life with her nose pinned to her chest so that she was severely behind the vertical, which caused her to develop a lot of back and body problems since she was not encouraged to work through her back. But she has been on the road to recovery with A2R with me for several months now and I am going to share pieces of that road with you here in a series of videos. So to start with, this is me riding her about 6 …



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Maja Submission 2

2nd July

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Apprentice Maja discusses her ongoing training with Oprah.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Karli Starman: Jaime and D Rock Submission 1

29th June

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Karli Starman discusses the video sent in by Jaime and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Educating Your Eye: Miriam Johansson

27th June

Miriam Johansson discusses what she has learned so far from Art2Ride.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Carol Darlington: Natalie and Bacetto Submission 1

15th June

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Carol Darlington discusses the video sent in by Natalie and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Carol Darlington: Dominique and Lenny Submission 1

12th June

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Carol Darlington discusses the video sent in by Dominique and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Valentina (Max) and Walker Submission 1

12th June

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Apprentice Valentina discusses her ongoing training with Walker.



Art2Ride Clinic Experience: Miriam and Lady

11th June

Art2Ride clinic attendee, Miriam, describes her lesson during an Art2Ride clinic.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Emmeli annd Topas Video Journal #3

9th June

Emmeli, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, discusses her ongoing training with Topas via Video Journal.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Sarah Montrowl: Christa and Karisma Submission 2

30th May

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Sarah Montrowl discusses the video sent in by Christa and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Tahia Submission 1

29th May

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tahia discusses her ongoing training with Kava.



Art2Ride Associate Training Program: Maja Submission 1

26th May

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Maja, discusses her ongoing training with Prada.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Lia and Pip Submission 1

25th May

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Lia discusses her ongoing training with Pip.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Cherisse LaSalle Submission 1

23rd May

Cherisse, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, discusses her ongoing training with Charlie.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Katherine Potter: Silje and Staro Submission 1

18th May

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Katherine Potter discusses the video sent in by Silje and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Virginia Walker and Logan Submission 1

27th April

Virginia Walker, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, discusses her ongoing training with Logan.



Developing Working Trot: Miracle: Series 3

17th April

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride continues the series of developing the working trot.



Video Journal: Pöly Journal #18, New Saddle

17th April

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala discuss her ongoing training with Poly.



Developing Working Trot: Series 2: Zoolander Lunge

14th April

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride continues the series of developing the working trot.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala: Caroline and Biggie Submission 3

13th April

Art2Ride Associate Trainer, Tytti Vanhala, discusses the video sent in by Caroline and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Trine and Ninato Submission 1

7th April

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Trine and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Developing Working Trot: Series 1 Bailador

3rd April

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the working trot with Bailador.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala: Cherisse and Charlie Submission 2

18th March

Art2Ride Associate Trainer, Tytti Vanhala, discusses the video sent in by Cherisse and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Emmeli annd Topas Video Journal #2

15th March

Emmeli, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, discusses her ongoing training with Topas via Video Journal.



Video Critique: Vigdis and Malou Submission 2

12th March

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Vigdis and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Louise & Rutan Submission 1

8th March

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Louise and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Christa and Karisma Submission 1

6th March

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Christa and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Emmeli and Topas Video Journal #1

21st February

Emmeli, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, discusses her ongoing training with Topas via Video Journal.



Nina Bake Interview with Karen Loshbaugh for Art 2 Ride

18th February

Nina and Karen talk about Nina’s experience in California with everyone at Art 2 Ride.



Perhaps and Nina: Lesson 1 and 2

3rd February

Will Faerber guides our friend Nina through a few days of schooling on Perhaps as we begin to bring her back into condition after the month long California monsoon.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Karli Starman Submission 1

11th January

Karli Starman, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Angel Klawiter Submission 1

1st January

Angel Klawiter, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Marnie Maciborski Submission 1

30th December

Marnie Maciborski, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Tucker and Cody: 12-20-16

23rd December

This an overview of Cody and Tucker. They started with us a year ago. Here is their progress.



How to Develop Piaffe, Stretching in Piaffe

21st December

William Faerber demonstrates the technique of stretching the horse forward while developing the piaffe.



Zoolander Update 12 -19- 16

20th December

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride gives an update on the horse Zoolander.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Chelsea and Tia Submission 2

16th December

Chelsea MacPhail, Art2Ride Associate Trainer Trainee demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Emmeli Johansson Submission 1

13th December

Emmeli Johansson, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Elisabeth Spetschinsky Submission 1

6th December

Elisabeth Spetschinsky, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Yvon Hoogervorst Video Journal 2

5th December

Yvon Hoogervorst, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, discusses her ongoing training with Wilco via Video Journal.



Video Critique: Emmeli and Nacho Submission 1

1st December

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Emmeli and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Emmeli and Musse Submission 1

30th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Emmeli and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Julie and Cindy Submission 1

28th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Julie and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Louise and Rutan Submission 1

25th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Louise and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Legolas and Amber: Collection Walk and Trot 11-24-16

23rd November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride shows collection in the walk and trot.



Lunging A Fully Developed Horse

21st November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride demonstrates lunging with a fully developed horse.



Video Critique: Anisette and Sandy Submission 2

21st November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Anisette and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Caroline and Biggie Submission 2

17th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Caroline and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Carol Darlington Submission 1

13th November

Carol Darlington, Art2Ride Associate Trainer, demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Video Critique by Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala: Cherisse and Charlie Submission 1

12th November

Art2Ride Associate Trainer, Tytti Vanhala, discusses the video sent in by Cherisse and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Erin and Eve Submission 1

11th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Erin and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Kathy and Jake Submission 1

11th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Kathy and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Karla & Mojo Submission 1

8th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Karla and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Video Critique: Jean and Nya

6th November

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Jean and gives suggestions for further improvement.



Art2Ride Associate Trainer Program: Tytti Vanhala Submission 3

4th November

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Tytti Vanhala demonstrates a full training session with commentary.



Video Critique: Miriam and Lady Submission 2

26th October

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Miriam and gives suggestions for further improvement.



1st Work in Hand: 2

21st October

San Diego Horse Trainer Will Faerber from Art2Ride demonstrates Work in hand.



First Work In hand With 19 Year Old

20th October

Will Faerber from Art2Ride demonstrates work in hand with 19 year old.




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: Julie and Cash: 2021 Yearly Submission

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Apprentice Julie gives her yearly update for 2021.

Erin O’Reilly and Pheobe: WDF Foundation Level 1 Test 1

William Faerber gives scoring commentary for Erin O’Reilly’s and Pheobe’s Sample WDF Foundation Level One Test One.

Video Critique By Art2Ride Associate Trainer Katherine: Chilli and Vero Submission 1

Art2Ride Associate Trainer Katherine discusses the video sent in by Vero and gives suggestions for further improvement.