Testimonials
Dear
Mitzi,
This is a small critique of my riding lessons on Tuesday.
I have to say what my wife has been hearing from me. And that is the theory you
teach me is more valuable than the practical riding.
I say this, for example, last Tuesday by you stressing the hind legs of the
horse with my legs and body message enables me to communicate with him in
"lengthening and controlling his stride. What this whole process does is to
build my confidence and relaxing while sitting astride the horse.
In addition, when you take note of the physical condition of Lim this sends a
message to me of both love and concern for the animal as well as establishing
mutual awareness and understanding between horse
and rider.
But more important to me is that my personal life with young infants in
interpreting their ways of communication has improved greatly as a result of you
teaching horse theory that enhances a communicating bond between horrse and rider.
Yours truly,
Fred
From Jena
Do you know any names of
instructors down this way? I'm in charge of a mare who would do wonders in
both dressage and jumping in capable hands and I know I can only get her so
far by myself. Basically, I can get her into shape for someone else to show me
how to advance further. We have lots of hills that are good for butt muscles
which are so hard to build up in Morgans.... even though she's fairly short
backed and so beautiful. Anyways, I just wanted to say how grateful I am that
I had you for a teacher when I was younger and I reallllly wish I could take
lessons from you or at least see you again. If you ever need a set of
hands.... besides the hundreds of other riders that are lucky enough and
hopefully thankful enough to be taught by you. It looks like you have a fun
clinic schedule... Ireland!
Wow. Have fun!
Dear Mitzi,
Thank you for your long and interesting
email. I am so glad you are having these opportunities to spread the
word. It sounds as though if you kept a log of the circumstances of
every 'conversion' you would quickly accumulate the material for several
articles and possibly a book?
I look forward to seeing anything new
that you write. I have just enjoyed a visit to your website and read the
first two articles. Must go back for more.
I am sure you know the horse journals
better than I do but if I can help with advice on where to send an article I
will be only too glad.
The Kentucky DVD has arrived! I
have viewed it once and like what I see. You, in particular, come out
of this very well indeed. I remain in awe of your eye for a horse
in action. Your scoring and your comments are the highlight
of the video.
The video need a few more captions but
not much else before it is ready to be released. I plan to start the
editing tomorrow.
Having seen all the things you have done
and the people with whom you have worked, your kind comment at the end of your
email warms the cockles of my heart. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Bob
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
Professor of Surgery Emeritus
Tufts University
Hi Mitzi,
You judged the Morgan Show today in Plattsburgh. My daughter rode the
grey hunter pony in the 2’3”division. (Number 180)Champagne Bubbles
First, THANK YOU for taking the time to talk with so many exhibitors to
give them pointers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your message to her was that She was
missing some of her distances because She had a little too much pace. Again,
Thank you for your help!
Mitzi,
Once again I agree with
your article called pet
peeves. If only people would heed your advice about setting a horses
head. You are 100% correct. If a horse, during its formative training, is
allowed to balance its body in conjunction with the weight and balance of
the rider, it will always carry its head in the correct position for
its optimal
performance.
It is a pleasure reading
your articles as you always manage to give your readers an excellent
dose of common sense. Monte Foreman would be proud of you.
May you always ride a good
horse, and may your good horse enjoy you more through greater understanding
of natural reaction horse-training.
Sincerely,
Gary
Gary
W. Feinman,
Director
Feinman Research Association
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