PINE KNOLL CENTER FOR INTEGRATED HORSEMANSHIP

01/17/2025

Don't miss Cultivating Effortlessness: Finding Your Natural Posture on Horseback, the 1st part of the Ride Better by Spring Winter Horsemanship Series at Pine Knoll Farm!

Cultivating Effortlessness is unlike any other equestrian program offered in the area. One of the greatest gifts any rider can give their horse is to cultivate effortlessness, where only the amount of effort that is needed is used, and nothing more. In this introduction to Feldenkrais for equestrians, instructor Meriah Kruse draws from the Feldenkrais Method and Bones for Life to guide gentle movement and directed attention to help you as a rider gain a clear somatic sense of your own personal, dynamic, natural posture. By expanding your perception and increasing awareness, you can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient, effortless movement. As you gain more sensitivity and subtle awareness of the movement of your own body, you can better organize your body and mind in the saddle and relax into the rhythm and feel of the motion of your horse. Through this workshop, you can expect to make progress toward eliminating what Feldenkrais calls “parasitic efforts” – those actions or habits that interfere with the horse’s gait and ease of going. These sessions routinely help riders find a new level of connection with the deep parts of their bodies and skills to cultivate relaxed balance in the saddle. As you get out of your head and out of your horse’s way of moving, you can cultivate a relaxed, effortless connection with your horse, facilitating a more harmonious, intuitive partnership.

Minimum 4 participants | Maximum 8 participants

Thanks for hosting, I felt a big difference when I rode. Sharon Vander Ziel, Education Programs Coordinator, United States Dressage Federation Just finished another great Feldenkrais workshop. I can feel such a difference with each session building on the previous work. Looking forward to next month’s session Gillian Vallis, Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship

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Learn more https://pineknollfarm.com/event/ride-better-by-spring-1a/

Other Workshops in the Ride Better by Spring Winter Horsemanship Series

FEB 22 Moving in Balance - Tai Chi for Better Horsemanship
https://pineknollfarm.com/event/ride-better-by-spring-1b/
MAR 22, MAR 23-29 Conditioning Your Horse for Spring Riding
https://pineknollfarm.com/event/ride-better-by-spring-3/
MAR 27-30 Dynamic Acupuncture for Better Horsemanship
https://pineknollfarm.com/event/ride-better-by-spring-4-dynamic-acupuncture-for-better-horsemanship/

01/10/2025

Keep hope alive in your heart in the midst of swirling circumstances. Allow the infinite power of Love from on High balanced with Wisdom to guide your thoughts, actions and speech. May the clear pure light of Divine spirit guide your steps in the Way of Peace
💜The Peace Ponies
EnJoy your Day!

PINE KNOLL CENTER FOR INTEGRATED HORSEMANSHIP
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01/10/2025

Prayers for all!!

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10/08/2024

Pleased to update Shelbie Fredenhagen is back at PINE KNOLL CENTER FOR INTEGRATED HORSEMANSHIP after delivering donated items and helping move horses in the Elk Park area NC. She came back with rescue horse Charlotte and had an eventful return trip with some truck issues. Very happy she is home safe.

10/05/2024

Helping Shelbie Fredenhagen pack up at PINE KNOLL CENTER FOR INTEGRATED HORSEMANSHIP leaving for NC tomorrow going to the Boone which has been so devastated by Helene. Thank you for such a great response from our community..supplies for horses, dogs, kitties and humans. I know Shelbie will update all those who donated on her return. Wishing her safe travels!

08/13/2024

Interesting study!

Research reveals that horses can copy tasks they watch humans perform. As you go about your daily barn chores—opening gates and turning on lights—keep in mind that your horses may be watching, and possibly learning how to do these things for themselves.

08/13/2024

It's hoped the findings lead to more humane horse training regimes and improvements to welfare.

07/30/2024

Working Equitation Clinic 4th August

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