Sunshine Dressage - Iris Eppinger

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Sunshine Dressage - Iris Eppinger

clinics all over the USA, Holland, Mexico,Germany, trained numerous horses and riders all the way to Grand Prix.
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big part of her training philosophy is to inspire riders and their horses to have fun and be playful in their journey together Sunshine Dressage is owned by USDF gold medalist Iris Eppinger, who is based at Valhalla Farm in Wellborn, FL. Valhalla is one of the oldest internationally-renowned Trakehner breeding farms in the United States. Iris grew up in Germany and her family has been training in

ternational jumpers and dressage horses for over 50 years. Her partnership with Valhalla Farm began in 1995, and she permanently relocated to the United States in 2006. Iris began competing at the age of six, and participated in upper-level dressage and jumping until the age of 25, when dressage became her main focus. Instead of forcing horses to conform to one method, Iris has a passion for fluidity, finding methods to work for each horse as an individual. This passion encouraged her to pursue degrees in equine sports therapy, including acupressure, muscle therapy and acupuncture. Iris incorporates these skills into her training as well as including natural horsemanship, the Linda Tellington-Jones method, long lining and work in-hand. She believes it is important to regularly work the horses in different environments, so she utilizes the vast fields and trails at Valhalla Farms. Iris has trained many horses and people to the FEI levels and has had great competitive success in the United States and Germany, winning many awards and championships. Iris has developed her methods for training piaffe and passage from many visits to Spain and Portugal, where she travels to find horses to import to the United States. Besides warmbloods, she has an affinity for baroque breeds and has imported several Andalusians and Lusitanos to the US for training and resale. Iris emphasizes the importance of horses and riders having a good relationship, and because of this finds great satisfaction in finding riders their perfect horse. She offers many sales horses, including both horses bred at Valhalla and imports. If she doesn't have your perfect match, she is happy to help you find it. This can include evaluating videos or traveling with you throughout the United States or Europe. Besides matchmaking, she enjoys teaching and has a degree in Reitpaedagogik. This focuses on the psychology behind riding and teaching, to help students understand how to successfully and effectively communicate with their horse. She is available for lessons at home and will travel to teach clinics. If you have any inquiries or would like to schedule an appointment or clinic, feel free to PM or call (386) 867-1591.

10/03/2024

12 years ago Rhonda Gregorio
Took this picture of Gani , still my favorite of all of his numerous shoots 🦄💝
If you’ve never seen “ the moon stallion” a three part English tv series, you should check it out!

09/19/2024

Gani teaching liberty and bare back ❤️

09/07/2024

Would be nice to have that in every test all the way to Grand Prix!

Überstreichen:
Translated from the German, über means over, and streichen means to stroke or pet. Put simply, überstreichen is slacking of the reins by moving both hands forward along the horse’s neck for several strides, demonstrating that the horse is in self-carriage. During this release, the tempo, balance and outline of the horse should not change. It can also be a test of diagonal connection – inside leg to outside rein, and bend by just releasing the inside rein for several strides while riding on a curved line, the goal being that the bend and balance remain the same. In both cases the reins are taken softly back up afterward.

08/06/2024

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07/22/2024

Testing the kloud

07/16/2024

07/15/2024

Für meine deutschen Bekannten!!!

07/03/2024

Such a nice message from one of the participants, Kelly Frey Linn:
“ Thank you so much for giving me my confidence back at the clinic!! First time I've smiled after a ride in a long time. Joy and I are so happy to have met you. come back soon!!”

07/03/2024

Heading to Tryon for the weekend, any recommendations for hiking/dining/biking….?

07/01/2024

Such a great weekend clinic with the eventing and dressage association in West Virginia!
Lovely people and horses!!
Especially the body work demonstration was very appreciated 😊🦄

06/29/2024

Meanwhile my horses get worked very hard at home…😊❤️

06/29/2024

Such a nice post and best compliment from one of my first time students today at the clinic in Virginia! ❤️
I always want to think of if I were a horse, what kind of rider would I like on my back (if any😜)
So reading this post made me happy!
Thank you Casey for doing such a fantastic job organizing!!

“After watching Pippa and I warm up, Iris asked if she could get on Pippa to help diagnose where our problems were coming from. Wow, Iris was so encouraging and kind about riding Pippa (absolutely nothing looked harsh or forced). If I was a horse, that’s the kind of rider I would want on my back! Then Iris helped me with my body. I got back on and Pippa felt so relaxed and correct in her body, so then we focused on me going fluidly/correctly with her remembering the things Iris had brought my attention to with my own body. I hope Iris comes back soon (and I bet Pippa does too), and thank you Casey Murphey Moyer for organizing this wonderful clinic!”

06/23/2024

Another good and quick one:

06/23/2024

Catwalk 😋

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Unicorns in the woods 🦄💖

Meanwhile my horses get worked very hard at home…😊❤️

Another good and quick one:

Catwalk 😋

People had asked me to revisit and demonstrate the C7 relaxation technique again, one of my favourite techniques before and after a ride. It not only helps relax the horse mentally and physically but also can take back soreness away. here we go: (Gani got very relaxed 🤣)

Used to ride big time eventing, Rolex etc… 77 years old, feeling 50 , riding 3 horses a day on Grand Prix level, she’s my inspiration!!! I’m blessed to get to work with someone that dedicated and passionate ❤️❤️❤️

At home…

Cross training 😊❤️ Training for our long distance ride 🦄🦄 first time ponying lesson

Heading home… a bit sad to leave beautiful, cool Virginia, but also happy to see the Charleston crew again. Taco and Hari are perfect travel buddies, munching along…

Virginia impressions 😊

My boys made it to New York!!❤️❤️👏🏻 Now two days quarantine and they’ll be on their way to Charleston! So excited!

And another one of Jessie and Zazu…❤️ perfect rhythm to the music!

Jessica Edelmann practicing her super fun freestyle with her lovely Lusitano “Zazu” , we all had many giggles watching 😊 They show true partnership and harmony together ❤️