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Every horse, Nathalie says, will benefit from EquesTraining™. It is a system that incorporates interesting and challenging activities—not only for the horse, but also for the rider. An endurance horse will develop more precision, balance and power from dressage exercises. A dressage horse will gain a topline on cavaletti. A hunter-jumper will acquire boldness on the beach. A barrel racer will gain muscle and speed from working on demanding terrain.
I have always been interested in the idea of cross training,” says Nathalie, “but the idea of blending all disciplines into one training system solidified for me when I was training to do the 100-mile Tevis/Western States endurance ride in 2007. The tangible benefits of cross training were undeniable." “EquesTraining™ has huge mental benefits for the rider,” Nathalie adds. “Riding this way challenges you to take risks--but in a way that is very safe. It also increases focus, discipline, and mental balance, all things we know help younger riders perform better in school—and help older riders stave off such age-related diseases.”
"I have devoted my life to the study of horsemanship--and the best way to teach it, to share my passion and communicate with my students in order to achieve outstanding results. Although I was classically trained, I have a modern philosophy that has been proven in Europe....a new way to teach that incorporates a regimen of fun and play.”
