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| PINE LODGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE SATURDAY, 3 JULY 2010 After three incredibly successful years, the Queensland Festival of Dressage is back again for 2010 and for this year, the event programme is Big, Biggest, BEST for all things Dressage. Consistently acknowledged and applauded as a runaway success with equestrian enthusiasts from all over Australia, and in keeping with the Festival’s commitment in delivering what audiences want, this year’s programme of ridden educational demonstrations and equine health presentations is set to deliver the strongest line up to date with the highly anticipated appearances of International Seat Specialist, Richard Weis, and the acclaimed Sports Psychologist, Jonah Oliver. Uniquely catering to the needs of all dressage and equestrian sports enthusiasts, from the passionate amateur to the professional, this year’s Festival will again feature an enormous selection of training displays covering current topics and requirements for dressage training and competition. With all demonstrations exhibited via the members of the Queensland State Dressage Squad and some of Australia’s leading professional riders and coaches, the Festival’s popular method of producing a full day of ridden demonstrations with rider/trainer headphone commentary provides invaluable insight for those seeking insight and education from the professionals. Acknowledged throughout the world as a leading influence in the education of rider balance and positioning, Richard Weis’ inclusion in this year’s programme will be insightful and useful for every rider, regardless of what discipline you choose to ride. RICHARD WEIS is a leading authority on the influence of the rider on the horse. His students learn balance and how 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 the DOKR (German Olympic Training Centre) and the German Riding School where professionals are examined. |
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