Riding Refinery
Re-Define The Way You Ride
The Old Riding School
The concept of going off to some form of equestrian boarding school has been around for centuries. During the Renaissance, riding schools began to emerge as formal institutions. The first notable riding school to teach dressage was established in the early 1500s by Federico Grisone, a Neapolitan nobleman. These early riding academies were primarily attended by young noblemen from across Europe, who sought to learn horsemanship as a part of their overall formal education. Riding schools evolved over time from a military foundation based on warfare tactics to a form of living art in which nobles could show off their skills in the saddle.
Modern lifestyle has largely made these types of riding schools obsolete. No longer do we need to concern ourselves over warfare tactics, nor do we need to go abroad to acquire specialized equestrian knowledge. However, the wealth of equestrian knowledge contained within the walls of these ancient hallowed institutions is at risk of being lost. Many aspects of the oral traditions from the Old Masters have already been lost and forgotten. In a modern world where horses no longer power the every day aspects of life, we modern riders should seek to preserve as much information as we can so that we can continue to improve the lives and welfare of the horses that we love.
The Modern Riding School
Since childhood, I have dreamed of being part of a grand riding school that follows the time tested principles and traditions of the Old School. However at this point in time, it is not possible to run a physical riding school to teach riders and train horses in person. However, the miracle of modern internet video conferencing technologies can support the existence of a remote riding school designed to share the knowledge of the Old School with modern riders and horse owners. With the aid of technology, my aim is to help riders and horses overcome their training struggles, make daily progress, reach their maximum athletic potential, and live a long, healthy, and full equestrian life.
All who are interested in transforming their riding and the lives of their horses are welcomed to join in this journey of equestrian education using remote learning technologies.
The Remote Riding School
Combining Training Traditions with Modern Science
The Riding Refinery Remote Riding School is a safe place without judgment for the exchange of knowledge and ideas. It is an online learning forum designed to pass on the horse training knowledge of the Old Masters to teh next generation. Here we combine ancient training techniques withmodern scientific knowledge. Sometimes modern science uncovers the errors inancient thinking; yet, other times it reveals and explains why time the old techniques work.
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What's Included In The Riding School?
- Monthly memberships
- Self-study courses
- The Mikolka Method
- Traditional horse training techniques
- Equine physiology and psychology
- A biomechanic and biotensegrity approach to movement
Who Is Riding School For?
- Horse owners seeking to improve the life of their horse
- Those seeking to truly understand their horses
- Riders interested in continuing the traditions of the Old Masters
- Anyone interested in advancing their riding technique
Who Should Not Join The Riding School?
- Weekend warriors who are happy with their leisurely horse activities
- Show riders seeking a way to improve their test scores
Join The Modern Remote Riding School
Monthly Memberships & Self-Study Courses
The knowledge of the Old School packaged in a modern friendly format is now available for founding members.
Some basic self paced courses in progress are as follows:
- The Untold Secrets Of The Spanish Riding School
- Mikolka Method Monthly Membership
- 30 Day Riding Reset
- 30 Days to a More Effective Seat
- 30 Steps to Refined Riding - Advanced Stirupp Stepping
- Elegant Use Of The Arena
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The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart. Proverbs 17:3
As fire refines precious metals by removing impurities, so too does the trainer refine the horse by daily gymnastic work in the arena.
The time tested gymnastic training process of the Old School improves the horse by imparting mobility to joints, strength to muscles, and refinement to the intellect.
