Mary Anne Campbell / Riding Instructor in Aumsville, Oregon

I teach French Classical equitation offering both mounted lessons and work in hand (the old classical ground work, including longe work). I also teach the old French cavalry seatwork, developing balance for riders in ANY discipline- we all need great balance! It's 'non-denominational'. I'm accredited as a teacher with the Foundation for the Equestrian Arts, and have taught lessons and clinics across the US and internationally. My teaching is friendly and supportive, I'm good at drawing out the useful, thinking mind in riders who are too much in their heart, and the feel and connection in riders too stuck in their heads. And with years of studying the old masters I'm great at helping you make sense of WHY we do what we do. This older way of working is pleasant for the horse as well as for the rider and it develops a wonderful riding horse in any discipline. The work not only doesn't damage the horse as many of our modern exhibition based disciplines do, it actually sets the horse up for a long, peaceful, healthy life under saddle. The work in hand helps heal horses recovering from injuries and supports horses no longer under saddle to live longer more healthy lives. I travel to teach regularly and am happy to set up a clinic or set of lessons at your barn anywhere in the US. I also offer regular study groups, reading the old literature and learning how it applies today. Students as young as 10 are welcome, and adults of any age and any experience level from beginner to professional. "There's no such thing as advanced riding, there's only beginning riding done more and more perfectly." Come play.

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