Category Archives: riding clinic

Stamina isn’t just for horses

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Alli Farkas

Yesterday morning started out with icy roads and overturned cars. Fortunately I wasn’t among them, but I came close to it. My destination was a seminar on horse and rider biomechanics, presented by my trainer Karin Bielefeld. In spite of … Continue reading →

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And now for something (really!) totally different

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Alli Farkas

Charm and I don’t do so well on the trails, or in strange places such as horse shows not held at the home barn. I can manage her, but I’m not exactly comfortable or sure of myself while doing it. … Continue reading →

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A Saturday date with Charm

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Alli Farkas

This past Saturday I took temporary leave of my senses and rode Charm in the first of Karin Bielefeld’s two annual spring dressage clinics at Willow Tree. These events are valuable because they give you practice riding with an audience … Continue reading →

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Charles deKunffy clinic

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Alli Farkas

I  had the good fortune today to be able to attend one day of a three-day clinic and symposium with another of dressage’s endangered species–a true old style European master who has the grace and humor to convey his wisdom … Continue reading →

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