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Gael Bourquin has been a horsewoman for most of her life. She has always been more interested in learning than competing, but has competed in eventing. Now she rides classical dressage. Gael has ridden in clinics with Dr. Herri Van Schaik, Charles deKunffy, Karl Mikolka and Mykola Pawlenko. She studied with Dr. E. L. Schoeniger, Milos Welde at the Gestut Gschwendthof in Maria Anzback, Austria and Hubert Szaszkiewicz from Poland. Gael has done several instructors seminars, including two with Major Lindgrin (through 4th level), two USDF pre certification clinics and Charles de Kunffy's instructor seminar. She owns Balymacrea Farm in Ohio
THOUGHTS ON THE CLASSICAL SEAT
BY GAEL BOURQUIN If we believe in the Classical System of training, which puts the well-being of the horse first and foremost then we must make an effort to become better riders. The seat of the ... continue reading...
WHAT DOES DANCING BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER MEAN? ANSWERED BY GAEL BOURQUIN
By GAEL BOURQUIN - Dancing is movement with measured steps. It can be lively, prancing, gay and sprightly in motion. It can be with or without music. When it involves horse and human is doesn’t ... continue reading...
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BASICS FOR HORSE AND RIDER? ANSWERED BY GAEL BOURQUIN
By GAEL BOURQUIN - For me, the most important basic for horse and rider is balance. It is a vast topic and in order to simplify I will address the rider’s balance. The balanced seat is ... continue reading...
WHAT ARE YOUR ORGANIZING TIPS? ANSWERED BY GAEL BOURQUIN
By GAEL BOURQUIN - The Horse Trailer: Spring is here and it is time to get ready for the summer show season. One of the things, one need to do, is to get your horse trailer ready. The actual ... continue reading...
