Hi Mitzi, Not sure if you remember me or not, but i did a couple clinics in Ireland with you, unfortuantley they couldnt run the second part of the instructor course! (im sure you'll remember that!). I have since gone on to complete my instructor course this year in Holland, so i made it in the end. Ive just seen the add you put up about the effects of the bit, and it reminded me to send you a message. I had quite a difficult thoroughbred mare and you recommended a try a Dr Cook bridle, which was fantastic! Unfortunatley i lost her to colic not long after that. However, i have since gone on to discover that the Dr Cook is excellent, and i now have every single one of my horses (thats over 20) in the Cook bridle. They have all taken to it unbelievebly, from older trekking horse, to thoroughbreds, to my showjumper, everything! Ive competeted in them, trekked in them, trained young horses in them, and i couldnt praise them more. Ive also done the bitless bridle instructor so i can really promote it, as i think for the welfare of horses its excellent. My friend even has her mechanical horse in one. So really i wanted to say a big thank you for introducing the bridle to me, as i know i now have much happier horses, and cant believe how i never really new about them. I hope things for are going well for you, its pretty cold here in Ireland but we're managing all okay.

 

From Jena

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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