Barehoof Performance

25/10/2023

Vigilante is now in his 20's and retired from dance performance and film work. Earlier this year he began suffering with stiff joints. I put him on Hempine CBD and the results were immediate. He's comfortable and happy to show me he still has the moves. Big Thank you to Hempine CBD

23/09/2021

This goes to MMCP Melanie Fauske, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK!

Melanie has been involved with horses for most of her life. She trained and rode horses in endurance riding competitions at international level and was ranked the top British Endurance rider and placed 8th in the European trophy. She became British Endurance champion riding her own horse, Schenkers Samurai and also took the coveted ‘Best Condition’ award’ for the same 160 km race.

Since retiring from competitive riding, Melanie has focused on the relationship between horse and human, which led to studying natural horsemanship, and at the same time, she began looking into bare hoof trimming in which, after graduating the school of Barehoof Strategy, she became a professional hoof trimmer. Melanie also works with a professional dancer and together they have established a unique dance company: Barehoof Productions. This focuses on a creative and sensitive relationship between rider, horse, and performer, where each respond to the others’ movement. Melanie was drawn to equine bodywork to be able to keep her performance horses in top condition, and also to assist with her hoof trimming work on clients’ horses.

The Masterson Method® fits well with her ethos of working with the
horse using natural methods to connect and communicate. With over 12 years of experience of trimming hooves, Melanie can often see and feel imbalance or restriction within the body of horses as she works on their hooves, and with this in mind, she is able to offer owners both hoof care and bodywork in one session.

To find out more about Melanie, follow this link http://ow.ly/yJWA50GaH5a

19/07/2021

Subscribe to our Youtube Chanel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWybmb0bxS3pWAlLBIB-qVw SWDancing Marie-Louise Flexen Melanie Fauske
Arts Council England
Ace Southwest

We produce to create unique equine projects & films which move away from trick based work. Our shows have ranged from outdoor places & events including racec...

18/07/2021

Cut the chat & dance with a unicorn!
Unicorns hold a fascination for many. They represent goodness, happiness and peace but they also symbolise the hope for all the stardust covered dreams we long for in our lives.

We have edited what was a documentary promo for cancelled events due to Covid-19 into this little dance film for children this summer holidays. Why not draw a picture or write a poem for the unicorn. You can post them back to us if you like.

Melanie Fauske Gloucester Culture Trust The Last Unicorn U N I C O R N S Organised Equestrian Events
Arts Council England Equestrian Southwest Marie-Louise Flexen

07/06/2021

Our latest Logo with our new project title to celebrate our new artistic direction of creating meaningful, beautiful and artistic equine films # Design by David Howarth of ‘Cartoons by Howarth’ Melanie Fauske Marie-Louise Flexen

20/05/2021

This is still an amazing journey that keeps us on our toes and hoofs as we shift our focus towards producing films. Thank you for my DYCP grant from Arts Council England & Peter Anderson for research & development into dance improvisation with us, We look forward to welcoming Hannah Ballard Artistic Director of Sole Rebel to explore rhythms with us SWDancing. I'm making a little promo that will include snippets of all our lovely dance projects so far with Helen Crocker Curious Company Anderson Videography & Alistair Bull.

04/01/2021

The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.”
Marie Louise & Barehoof Performance. Awarded a DYCP award. Huge thanks to Melanie Fauske equine horsemanship partner & Sarah Gilmartin. Quote by Sharon Ralls Lemon

20/11/2020

Our equine dance company Barehoof Performance will be screening in Arena 2 at The Horsemanship Event of The Year! designed to bring the community together, to enjoy an action-packed day of presentations, demonstrations, spotlights and interviews, from some of the finest horsemen in the world! This year Horsemanship Showcase goes online! The event goes live on 21st November and ticket holders will have access to all content, once it is released, for seven days. Buy your ticket at www.horsemanshipshowcase.com Horsemanship Showcase 21st November 2020! https://fb.watch/1TGt-pX7pP/

14/11/2020

Our Barehoof Performance film ‘Equilibrium’ will be shown at the Virtual Horsemanship Event, Arena 2.

https://youtu.be/0K2j7Y3JQJc

This year, I am going to be part of Organised Equestrian's: Horsemanship Showcase! Everything is taking place online with lots of great trainers, all bringin...

16/10/2020

At Barehoof Performance we are very excited to announce that our new dance film Equilibrium will be shown at Horsemanship Showcase 2020. Contemporary dance with horses

23/09/2020

In on the action ! Filming our dance film with Peter Anderson. Amazing weather clear sky’s and everything was just perfect !

18/09/2020

These days our audiences look like this ! Barehoof Performance are making a dance film with videographer Peter Anderson.

16/09/2020

Bow. Preparation this week for our dance film Equilibrium. Showing at Stroud Theatre Festival Oct 2nd -4th Online films & screenings ( Marie-Louise Presents)

26/08/2020

Flash Dance by name Flash Dance by nature 😍

19/07/2020

Back in the Paddock- No shows this summer but time to bond and play with Tao 🌈💕

20/06/2020

We shall go to the ball ! - Barehoof Performance will a part of The Horsemanship Show 2020. This wonderful event is set to go ahead either live or digitally depending. This is possible due to an Arts Council emergency grant awarded to

https://youtu.be/gYrdKWLGrpE

Organised Equestrian ....bringing inspiration to the equine world
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Horsemanship Showcase is Organised Equestrian's annual event. This video highlights the 2019 event. The next Horsemanship Showcase event is on 21 November 20...