My dream of having a dressage Retreat has finally come true! My goal is to provide for riders and trainers a more thorough, holistic approach on how to communicate better with our equine athletes and partners.
We are scheduling a series of retreats, most of them being held at our new location, the beautiful Buxton Farm in Frenchtown, NJ, which provides the ideal setting for the mind, body, spirit experience. Each retreat will have a specific focus so we can really personalize every participants needs, providing them with the tools to push their riding to the next level.
I feel the whole mind, body; spirit approach truly makes a complete rider and the “how tos” should be accessible to everyone. My goal from these retreats is to ensure every guest leaves feeling truly rejuvenated and excited about gaining an ever-deeper bond with their equine partner, and better understanding of their own athletic capabilities. Equally important is for each horse to go away happy, supple and content with a better connection to his rider.
I have taken chapters from my book A Gymnastic Riding System using Mind, Body & Spirit…and brought them to life for you to experience at the Dressage Retreat. We are teaming up with well known Sports Performance Coach, Laura King; Certified Equilates instructor, Shari Hart and nutritionist Val Morton to create a one-of-a-kind three day retreat for the dressage rider. You can also take advantage of a pre or post ride theraputic body session with Barbara Foose for maximum performance. Check Barb’s website barbarafoose.com and choose the modality that best suits your needs.
The retreat experience will allow you to combine comprehensive gymnastic dressage training with gentle nurturing of your mind, body and spirit. Experience focused training with your own horse or, audit the private lessons, listen to the instruction and explanations and see the results. Take it home and apply it for the work you do with your own horse. jIn between sessions enjoy luxurious spa treatments at a nearby spa or have a massage right on the grounds; increase your strength, flexibility and body awareness through Equilates sessions; learn how to improve your performance and self-confidence with our amazing Sports Performance coach; or develop a nutrition plan with our nutritionist to help you reach your personal goals. Immerse yourself in top quality dressage training as I take you through the Classic Training Pyramid working privately with you and your horse to devise a plan to help you achieve your riding goals. Come by yourself or bring your family along to enjoy the many amenities and activities that the area has to offer. This is a truly unique experience that you do not want to miss!!
The retreat will be held at the beautiful Buxton Farm, nestled half way between New York and Philadelphia, amid rolling hills and miles of fenced pastures where horses are integral to the county's heritage, identity and economy. Horse farms abound and provide a profound visual effect in defining this community's rural charm and ambiance. The farm itself exudes a wonderful sense of peaceful energy where the horses just seem to thrive. The stable is state of the art with it’s spacious stalls, grooming areas and washracks. We have a beautiful 100 x 200 indoor arena with excellent Lite Foot footing and the same wonderful footing makes up the outdoor dressage arena. One can escape the hustle and bustle of life here and find peace and solitude in the fresh air and beautiful views. There are many charming communities surrounding Buxton Farm including Flemington, Frenchtown, Lambertville and New Hope all within easy driving distance of the farm and each boasting a variety of activities ranging from antiquing to tubing down the Delaware River.
The Newark International Airport is a 45-minute drive, and the New York La Guardia Airport is a little more than a 1-hour drive, the Philadelphia International Airport is also about an hour drive from our location. Access to anywhere in the world is only a short distance away!
