Jenny Rolfe has been passionate about horses since childhood, spending much time observing herds of native ponies, learning about their nature and ways. Over years she developed a love for competitive dressage but felt the methods taught could not bring about that all important connection she felt with ponies as a child.
Jenny then travelled to Lisbon with her Spanish stallions to train with the Chief Instructor of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art , Antonio Borba Monteiro and also Classical Mestre, Luis Valenca. On her return to the UK, Jenny continued along this path of Classical Training.
One day, whilst riding her Spanish stallion, Delfin, she learned the amazing power of breathing as a profound connection with the horse. She believes that breathing and subtle changes in energy are the key to learning the language of the herd and harmony in riding. The natural language of the herd is to connect with surrounding energy fields. Our own field of energy may be coherent or chaotic and building awareness of emotions and conscious deeper breathing will totally transform our connection with the horse. This experience formulated the beginning of a new journey- Jenny ‘s philosophy is, to
‘Go not where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-
Jenny is the author of Ride From the Heart (book & DVD) and Breathe Life into Your Riding . Her third book Naturally Classical will be available soon.
Jenny and her husband Barrie welcome students from all over the world- They travel from Europe, India, Israel, USA, Australia, Canada to learn with Jenny and her Iberian stallions. Her teaching of BREATH-HEART-ENERGY connection is now recognized internationally.
LINKS:
Jennys’ web site for books/DVD’s is www.naturallyclassical.com.
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LOOKING AT IMPULSION
BY JENNY ROLFE Have you ever taken timeless moments to look over the gate of the field watching your horse when he is relaxing and grazing in the field? Then maybe he sees something in the distance, which stimulates his interest. ... continue reading...

THOUGHTS ON CONTACT
BY JENNY ROLFE Contact is the way a rider converses with a horse; a good contact, therefore, is when the rider is having a conversation with the horse during which neither becomes dominant. A horse has to be willing to take up an elastic ... continue reading...

NATURALLY CLASSICAL – MASTER YOUR CONFIDENCE
BY JENNY ROLFE INTRODUCTION Our confidence would appear to be like the rest of nature as it ebbs and flows. Confidence will flow when you feel happy within yourself and also comfortable within your surroundings. This positive energy can also be ... continue reading...

MASTER THE BALANCE, MASTER THE HORSE
BY JENNY ROLFE BALANCE FOR OUR MIND Imagine you arrive home, feeling weary after a tedious day at work. You sit down; turn on the radio and one of your favorite tunes wafts across the airways. Your mind begins to focus on the rhythm ... continue reading...

EXERCISES FOR THE WARM UP
BY JENNY ROLFE Constructive time spent warming-up is the key to encouraging the natural gymnastic ability of the horse. The purpose of training is to enhance the natural ability and confidence of the horse. Without this, training will lack purpose ... continue reading...

DELFIN, MY GREATEST TEACHER
BY JENNY ROLFE Many of us will know wonderful horses during our lives; but for a few of us, there may be just that one special horse who becomes not only a wonderful companion, but also a “soul friend.” Delfin was a Spanish PRE stallion ... continue reading...

MY FAVORITE SCHOOLING EXERCISE
BY JENNY ROLFE Introduction Have you ever been to the gymnasium for a workout? What exercises were you given in preparation for the more strenuous athletic movements? In my experience, you are initially taught to control your ... continue reading...

TRAINING OUR HORSES IN SYNCHRONY WITH NATURE
BY JENNY ROLFE It is very close to my heart to be mindful of teaching and communication, which helps the horse to progress in synchrony with his true nature . Watching horses moving at liberty, over many years now has shown me that we ... continue reading...

THE RIDER POSITION AND SEAT
BY JENNY ROLFE The rider can become highly influential when he learns how to sit on a horse, in self carriage, allowing both stability and fluidity – from the seat and core. If ‘the horse becomes our mirror’, it is fundamental to ride ... continue reading...