12/16/2025
I taught at Laura Gerst’s beautiful Windy Hill Farm in Los Altos, CA last weekend. It was so cool to return after 1 year and see huge improvements in so many riders and horses. Flat work, basic dressage still needs more work. But as we worked on the lateral exercises, they achieved them. My jumping exercises brought out their weaknesses and strengths. As we continued and repeated the exercises, their riding became smooth, focused, and beautiful. It was really remarkable to watch. The horses jumped better, and were more connected with their riders. Fun to see mistakes made and then fixed, with a real understanding and feeling of the correction. All of the riders were great students, with good basics and a desire to learn. Really a great educational experience for all!