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The horse becomes the artist

November 9, 2017

The goal is to elevate the horse to a level of strength and elegance it would never reach on its own, improving Nature to the point of “Art”. Charles de Kunffy

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What is Equestrian Art?

January 11, 2015

Equestrian art is the perfect understanding between the rider and his horse.  This harmony allows the horse to work without any contraction in his joints or in his muscles, permitting him to carry out all movements with mental and physical enjoyment as well as with suppleness and rhythm.  The horse is then a partner, rather … More What is Equestrian Art?

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What Dressage should look like!

September 2, 2014

In the wake of the World Equestrian Games, with a few good Dressage rides and a number of appalling ones that scored too high, and news of horses dying in other competitions in those games, I felt the need to make my self feel better.  I wanted to seek out proof, and reassure myself that … More What Dressage should look like!

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Of Horses And Chess …

June 5, 2014

“In matters regarding their nature, it is hardly surprising that horses can outwit the rider with considerable ease – after all, they only need to be themselves to succeed. This is so, because in horsemanship the task lies entirely with the rider to become more horse-like, and not for the horse to become human. But, … More Of Horses And Chess …

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“No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.”

Herman Melville

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