Ride From the Heart DVD by Jenny Rolfe – Review by Carol M. Upton

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This DVD (based on Jenny’s book by the same name) outlines a progressive system of dressage training through loose work, work in hand and riding, in particular using core breathing to communicate with the horse, producing better body awareness and core stability in the rider.

Ride from the Heart DVD

The Art of Communication

By Jenny Rolfe

Cracking Media

50 minutes – $37.00

To purchase on-line, go to: https://www.spanishdressagehorses.com

Also available on Amazon

Reviewed by Carol M. Upton

Training is about connection with our horse with love, harmony and respect. The more we understand the ways of the horse, the more we understand our own feelings. As a result we can live in more harmony – not only with our horse – but with ourselves. ~ Jenny Rolfe

U.K. riding instructor Jenny Rolfe teaches innovative techniques of core breathing to connect with the horse and help the rider to find harmony in body, mind and spirit. Now these techniques are available in progressive and well-organized detail on the DVD Ride from the Heart.

Rolfe’s principles are based in dressage, but applicable to all forms of riding.  She demonstrates with her Iberian stallions using liberty work, not only as a training aid, but also as a warm-up, re-establishing connection on the ground prior to riding. The object is calm, assertive leadership, and total empathy between horse and handler.

The DVD includes common training tips such as not pulling on a horse’s head when leading. There are also excellent demonstrations of Rolfe’s exercise system to improve the rider’s body awareness. Exercises, loosely based on Tai Chi, are done in standing positions. The rider is then soft and relaxed when mounted, and thus the horse is as well. Most athletes already use such techniques prior to competition, but not much has been offered on DVD for the equestrian.

Instructors will value this DVD as a teaching tool for all levels, but it additionally offers fresh perspectives on position and groundwork. It is really for anyone who wants to help their horse become a more confident athlete and simply create a better ride.

Jenny Rolfe’s clients come from all over the world and include those professionally involved with horses, among them BHS trainers, physiotherapists and natural horsemanship instructors. She is also an artist and author of the book Ride from the Heart and her upcoming 2012 release Breathe Life Into Your Riding.

Carol M. Upton offers personalized publicity for animal-related authors and healing artists through Dreams Aloud Promotions.  https://www.dreamsaloud.ca. Check out Dreams Aloud Animal Book Buzz on FB – a free service for animal-related authors and book lovers: https://on.fb.me/dTidfK. When not in front of the computer, Carol can be found playing with horses or following her dogs along the beach.

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