As a volunteer and board member, Britt has worked extensively with From the Ground Up Therapeutic Horsemanship program where the magic of the horse and human connection is experienced every day.
Britt started riding at the age of 7 in the Syracuse area. She was lucky to have a variety of excellent instruction at a young age through the Limestone Pony Club. As a lifelong horsewoman Britt has experienced many different teaching and riding styles and has developed an approach that enables riders of all levels achieve their goals in a relaxing, safe, and fun environment.
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What is Centered Riding?
Centered Riding® is an innovative way of expressing the classical principles of riding, using body awareness, centering, and imagery. Centered Riding® encompasses all seats and styles of riding. It teaches a language that allows clearer communication between horse, rider, and instructor. Centered Riding® was developed by Sally Swift, author of the best-selling book and videotapes, and is now taught by Centered Riding Instructors around the world.
Centered Riding® is based on a knowledge of human and horse anatomy, balance, movement, and on understanding how the mind affects the body and how both affect the horse. It uses centering and grounding techniques from the oriental martial arts, along with body awareness, mental imagery and sports psychology. Through increasing body awareness, inhibiting old patterns, and replacing them with a more balanced, free, and coordinated use of self, both horse and rider can move more freely and comfortably, and develop their best performance.
Excerpt from centeredriding.org
Level I Certified Centered Riding Instructor
english riding instruction
all skill levels
ages 7- adult
flat and over fences
horse care skills
safety and stable management skills
truck-in or lesson horse use
child care options for adult students
helmets required
- Alessandro Alvisi
