Montanova Stables Foundation to Host New Equestrian Program for Adults Returning to Riding
Submitted by: Joyce Howard
Phone: 434-987-5813
Email Address: ReturnToRiding(at)gmail.com
Date Added: 5/10/2014
Return to Riding, a new equestrian program running June 30 – July 4, 2014 at Montanova Stables Foundation in Keswick, is a joint offering between Nancy Lowey of Orange, Jennifer Jones of Keswick and Joyce Howard of Charlottesville.
The program is designed for adults who are coming back to riding after a long absence, or those who may have always wanted to learn to ride horses but never had the opportunity. For those who are already actively engaged in riding, this program will provide an opportunity to hone skills and gain new perspectives on the sport.
Lowey, Jones, and Howard have come together to create an inspiring educational event in a fun and supportive setting. This is an ‘immersion’ experience created to jumpstart anyone’s riding ambitions. These three experienced and passionate equestrians understand how riding, or just being around horses, can improve your health, happiness, and overall sense of well-being. Further, as each of them are now in their middle adult life, they appreciate the unique challenges adults face in pursuing their riding dreams.
Lowey is a United States Dressage Federation Gold Medalist, dressage judge, and instructor with over twenty years of experience teaching riders of all levels. Jones is the President of Montanova Stables Foundation (MSF), a nonprofit organization. She is an instructor with over fifteen years of teaching experience and has developed a successful horsemanship program for riders of all ages. Through MSF, Jones provides outreach to local youth organizations so that all children can have access to and benefit from horses. Howard is a graduate of the Westmoreland Davis International Equestrian Institute, has over ten years of teaching experience, and was herself an “adult returning to riding” six years ago.
Registrants can choose to enroll for the entire course or select days. Each day is filled with riding related educational talks, demonstrations, and interactive group activities in a wide range of subjects. A different guest speaker is featured each day covering topics such as: living your passion; breaking through barriers to learning; neuroscience for riders; warming up, stretching, and injury prevention; ‘unblocking’ your body, and more.
Participants can enroll as a rider or as a ‘hands on’ auditor. A limited number of school horses from MSF will be available for riders, and there will be lots of extra fun and informative activities for participants who are not riding. Fees are affordable and include breakfast, lunch, and all course materials. Proceeds from the program will go toward MSF.
Guest speakers include Suzin R. Daly, Grand Prix dressage rider and MFA in film, Nita Catterton of Potentials – Executive Development and Coaching, Sabine Desper, German Bereiter, Dennis Yutchishen and Charlotte Fitch, physical therapists and principals of Blue Ridge Rehabilitation Associates, Kim Munson of Dragonfly Expressions, and Melissa Whitney of Equus Riding.
For more information and registration, please see www.montanovastables.org or contact Joyce Howard at 434-987-5813 or via e-mail returntoriding@gmail.com.
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