Saturday, February 7, 2009

Check this out!!!















Stretching Your Horse
Level 1 – Basic Stretching

Key Burns, equine body worker hosts basic stretching for the equine athlete in March. Equine athletes of all disciplines benefit from stretching and it can be done in an easy and effective manner to support training, flexibility, and the aging process. Key’s appearances include Animal Planet’s Beverly Hills Vet and Show Circuit Magazine and she has been published in Holistic Horse Magazine. Her clients include equine and equestrian athletes from NY to VA. Level one is for individuals who desire a deeper relationship with their horse, an understanding of muscles, and how to stretch safely and easily with no injury.

In this workshop you will

♦ receive introduction and hands on work with basic stretching techniques;
♦ discover an easy to use daily stretch routine;
♦ develop understanding of stretching benefits for equine athletes; and
♦ keep your own back safe from injury.

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009

Location: Windsor Farm, 120 West Patent Road, Bedford Hills, NY

Time: 9-12:30

Cost: $100
Registration by March 5, 2009.

Please bring water to drink, a bag lunch, notebook, pen or pencil, lunch, a photo of a pet or animal you would like to ask questions, and wear comfy clothes and sturdy shoes. Class is held rain, snow, or shine so please dress appropriately.

For more information please call 914-433-1505, or email key.burns@verizon.net























Stretching Your Equine Athlete
Level 2 – Developmental – Improving Flexibility

Key Burns, clinical massage therapist and equine body worker hosts developmental stretching for the equine athlete in April. Equine athletes of all disciplines benefit from stretching and it can be done in an easy and effective manner to support training, flexibility, and the competition process. Key’s appearances include Animal Planet’s Beverly Hills Vet and Show Circuit Magazine and she has been published in Holistic Horse Magazine. Her clients include equine and equestrian athletes in CA, and NY to VA. Level two is for individuals who have basic understanding of stretching, stretch reflex in muscles, and have experience with basic stretching. Developmental stretching is for riders and individuals seeking improved flexibility and strength in their equine friends.
In this workshop you will

♦ participate in hands on work with developmental stretching techniques;
♦ discuss individual issues to establish helpful personalized stretch routines;
♦ increase understanding of stretching benefits for equine athletes; and
♦ develop body mechanics for longer hold times and proper stretch techniques.

Date: Sunday, April 6, 2009
Location: Windsor Farm, 120 West Patent Road, Bedford Hills, NY
Time: 12:30-4
Cost: $100
Registration by March 29, 2009.

Please bring water to drink, a bag lunch, notebook, pen or pencil, lunch, a photo of a pet or animal you would like to ask questions, and wear comfy clothes and sturdy shoes. Class is held rain, snow, or shine so please dress appropriately.

For more information please call 914-433-1505, or email key.burns@verizon.net

Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Winning Team

Hi again.  Well the talk at Dressage4kids went really well on Sunday.  All that time I spent preparing really paid off.  I spoke on "Are you ready to Rate" and went over the key factors in being proficient in your Rating.  I actually really enjoyed it and hope I can do it again.

Now onto a bit of profile of some of the kids I regularly work with in Honey Hollow Pony Club.



This was a very fun and exciting day for all.  Brita and I prepped the "Winning Team" at D-Rally this year. And when I mean winning team we cleaned up.  We had 3 teams competing at D-Rally and the girls came in first, second and third.  They worked really hard and had an amazing day. With the help of Molly they were really prepared for Stable Management and also being ready for a Rally in general and as a result Molly is actually speaking this weekend on how to be prepared for Rally.  Good for you Molly.  We had many mounted preps leading up to this focusing on all three phases.  We broke down what we had to work on.  Their dressage tests, having a safe but effective cross country and a clear show jumping round. And they pulled it off with nerves and all.  Brita and I got to coach the teams together on the day. They all really worked together as a team and it showed.  Very proud of you guys.