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Learning about horsemanship is a constant process. Sometimes we learn from experience--those barn trials that help develop our skills as equestriennes. We also learn from reading, and we do our best to apply the knowledge we've gained from our favorite books. And we take lessons from those who are more knowledgeable than ourselves. Specifically, we have been working in the specialized discipline of dressage. The word dressage is a French word that means training. In dressage, we learn to ride the horse without in any way diminishing his natural movement. At Angel Creek Stables, we are especially lucky to study with premier dressage instructor Sherry Guess. Like Sherry, we believe in continuing education to better our horses. And better ourselves.
Video from a lesson with Sherry Guess
Video slideshow of photos from several lessons with Sherry Guess
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 Photo courtesy of Briana. |
 Photo courtesy of Briana. |
| Carol and Nana working on picking up the shoulder and staying round. | |
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| Sherry explains elbow flexibility to Hannah. | Uh-oh, this could only mean one thing: homework! |
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Photo courtesy of Hannah. |
| Deb and Junior working on the longe. | Carol and Nana in the warmup... |
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Photo courtesy of Hannah. |
Photo courtesy of Hannah.. |
| ...working on getting some impulsion. | Carol and Nana in working trot. |
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Photo courtesy of Hannah. |
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| Carol and Nana execute bowties. | Kit taking a longe lesson on Nana. |
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| Kit works on loosening the hip joint. | The amazing Angel Creek ground crew in action. |
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| Kit begins the under saddle work on Nana. | "Follow the leader." |
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| Deb and Shebee work on change of bend. | Alisha and Alice. |
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| Alisha works on lifting Alice's back. | Drunken lines. |
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Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
| Hannah and Sherry prepare for the groundwork. | Hannah starts Blue on the longe. |
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Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
| Sherry gives Hannah some pointers on technique. | Explaining the proper leg aids. |
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Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
| Deb and Junior make an adjustment. | Sherry takes her turn at the controls. |
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Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
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Deb and Junior have some bending to do. |
Carol and Nana goofing off. |
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Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
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Ahh...lesson's over; we can finally relax. |
Sherry works with Kit on balance. |
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Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
Photo courtesy of Amanda Heyser. |
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Kit enjoys Sherry and "Zobe the Wonderhorse." |
Putting things in action at the trot. |
