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The pleasure of riding

My riding career has been mostly for relaxtion purposes, doing a little bit of everything. I started to take a liking in Dressage and wanted to refine this skill for me and my horse, James ( an ex race horse). From the beginning it was quite a fight sure he had some physical issues from his old racing days. But we could barely do the basics in Dressage. As a Dentist by trade, I also had my own physical issues. I work in an unnatural postion daily, which, generally left me in a lot of physical body pain, and this I started to accept as the norm. On the riding front this led to me and James bodies fighting one…

Case Study

Western Style Riders

I met Andrea and Stefan, professional Western Competition riders in Germany, when they were having a number of issues with their riding.  I immediately noticed that there was tension in the riders that was causing restrictions in the horse and this was affecting their performance.  Using my knowledge of body movement between horse and rider we started a corrective processes to make the riders more aware of their impact on the horse. Below is a statement from the riders themselves: Read more: Andrea and Stefan Giesecke

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Wonderful

It is unbelievable what we (Picobello and I) have achieved through your lessons: This ease of process – warm up in 10 minutes and off you go – this looseness in both of us – this load capacity, bending of the hand and momentum – this almost slow-motion galloping – a real pleasure!

Tine
Germany

Desiree begins where horse and rider connect

Desiree´s work starts where the vertebrae of two mammal connect. At first it is almost ridiculously easy, with unusual exercises like the “wiggly-waggly”, cycling backwards and singing in all gaits. This already makes every rider who is too much in his head, and every scared rider stumble upon the first aha moment.

Anja Tschamler
Germany

Bounty is fortunate! We are fortunate!

We found Desiree in the last couple of years where everything just seems to just fit.

Nicole & Bounty
Germany

Improvement all around

I can truely confess thanks to Desiree’s input, riding actually makes me feel better and more relaxed.

I am even trimming my own Horses feet, without any physical issues, and my horses love it! We are even doing more than basic dessage moves, without any protests!

Maryke
South Africa

Full body control

We are now fans. Regardless of whether you are a recreational or tournament rider, or your riding style, Desiree picks up everyone individually, encourages and challenges in a very friendly, but also efficient manner.

Andrea and Stefan Giesecke
Germany

A lightbulb moment

Desiree’s approach is relaxed, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere. One of the most standout aspects she has taught me over the years is to be more body aware, as every little change and movement in our body has an effect on the horse. To help you achieve this, Desiree paints the most beautiful pictures, which you can refer back to, weeks after the lessons.

Madeleine Pais-Mamede
Germany