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RICHARD
WEIS is a leading authority on the
influence of the rider on the horse. His
students learn balance and to sit well. They
learn to move with the horse in such a way as to
direct the horse in all elements of
coordination; rhythm, bend, impulsion,
collection, in the shapes of lateral exercises
and changes etc In short, the focus is on
DRESSAGE riding TECHNIQUE.
Recently, Richard has presented on this
enormous subject in lecture /demonstrations and
instructor training clinics for the German,
Dutch, Australian and New Zealand Equestrian
Federations. He presented at the prestigious '03
Global Dressage Forum in Holland, and was
Technical Advisor to the judges at the first
National Finals of the 'Sit Competition'
for the Dutch Association of Riding Schools.
In clinics around the world he works with a
full range of students, from beginner riders of
all ages to Olympians (from five countries) and
Paralympians. He has conducted train
the trainer clinics at places like
the DOKR (German Olympic Training Centre) and
the German Riding School where professionals are
examined. Much needed clinics for judges are
just around the corner.
Richards articles and articles about his work
have been published extensively in many of the
leading Equestrian Magazines-
St
Georg (Germany), The Horse Magazine & Hoofbeats
(Australia), Ridehesten (Denmark), Bit
(Belgium), British Dressage (UK), Dressage Today
(USA), Johbe Life (Japan), Hoofschlag
(Netherlands) and many more.
Home base is a small experimental training
facility called ‘Hidden Farm' in the Macedon
Ranges 60ks north/west of Melbourne, Australia.
Both Richard and his manager/wife Sally are
qualified teachers of the Alexander Technique,
an approach to coordination training for people.
Sally assists on many clinics, bringing
heightened body awareness and improved movement
skills to students before they ride. Sally also
trains musicians and singers using Alexander
skills and her talents as a jazz singer.
The three Oldenburger horses at ‘Hidden Farm'
are used in the research and development area.
Richard trains them all under saddle, on the
longe, in hand, and at Liberty in
his efforts to further develop his understanding
and ability to teach DRESSAGE riding
TECHNIQUE, and
DRESSAGE training TECHNIQUE .
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