Equine Affaire Columbus 2013

We are so excited!

Monet Phelps, owner, instructor, trainer and coach of Exalt & Salute, has been invited as a featured clinician for Equine Affaire 2013. Monet will be teaching three clinics over the course of April 13th and 14th. Applications are being accepted now at Equine Affaire's Ride with the Best page for participation in the clinics.

Topics presented will be:

Saturday  4/13/13   5:30pm–7:00pm  The Art of Biomechanics: Understanding the Four Phases of Movement of the Hind Leg, Belly Swing, & Straightness of the Shoulders

Horses may be of any age, breed or discipline. Ideal candidates are larger horses with big movement.

Sunday 4/14/13   11:30am–1:00pm  Is Your Horse a Leg Mover or A Back Mover?: How the Rider Can Influence the Horse’s Movement

Horses may be of any age or breed. Experience in dressage preferred, but not required. Ideal candidates are those with horses who have issues coming through or taking the bit.

Sunday  4/14/13  3:30pm–5:00pm  Determining the Difference between Weakness, Periodic Lameness, or Naughtiness

Ideal candidates are those with horses who 1) exhibit periodic lameness or difficulty with certain gaits, movements; or who have had chiropractic treatment or veterinary treatment for perceived soreness in the back, shoulders, or legs; or 2) horses that refuse to demonstrate thoroughness, taking the bit, or have issues with specific gaits such as correct leads; or 3) horses who tend to exhibit back behavior when asked to perform specific gaits or leads. 

Equine Affaire is held at the Ohio Expo Center and runs April 11th through the 14th.

We look forward to seeing all of you this April! 

If you are on twitter - start using #EAMonet and stay tuned for some exciting news!

If you cannot wait until then and want to start learning more about the art of horse and rider biomechanics, contact Monet to schedule a lesson.

Saddle Fitting with Schleese

Saturday September 8, 2012 Luanne Reaume, certified fitter and dealer with Schleese Saddles, visited E&S to fit saddles for several clients.

Prior to Luanne visiting padding and risers were being used to solve fitting and movement issues. Luanne showed the clients how sometimes these "fixes" can actually do the opposite. Her tree adjustments, wool infusing and air pumping, as well as block adjustments all led to incredible movement freedom in the sessions with the horses since Saturday.

When clients ask what brands they should look for a their next saddle, Monet only recommends Schleese saddles. Monet has ridden solely in Schleese for years, and has a personal friendship with founder and master saddle-maker Jochen Schleese. "Their saddles are built for women's hips and designed to allow the horse to move freely and in communication with the rider."

Below are some photos from the session.

Tools of the trade!!!

 


Luanna places the saddle and checks the fitting.

 

Explaining how the saddle impacts movement to the owner.

 

 

A happy Diole with his freshly fitted saddle!

 

New Clients!!

Business has been growing and we have taken in several new riding students and working students. We have also welcomed a new boarding and training client Ada and her Selle Francais gelding Diole!

Both are settling in well and have jumped right in with our family.

Below are some shots of Monet training Diole while Ada observes and discuss. 

Ada will be taking lessons on Diole in between Monet working on him.

He's a real character and Ada is a sweet 'horsey mom.'

If you are interested in joining our family - give us a call! 614-626-9258