LIGHTNESS
BALANCE
CONNECTION
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The Methods I use in Training & Lessons are:
Natural Horsemanship
Classical groundwork
In hand work
Long Reining
Dressage in the Pillars
Riding in Lightness
Liberty Work
Trick Training
Why Classical Dressage?
Classical riding is the art of riding in harmony with, rather than against, the horse.
Classical French Dressage (The Philosophy of Lightness) is the foundation for all modern disciplines including Modern Dressage and evolved from cavalry movements and training on the battlefield.
Dressage was invented for the horse and is a series of exercises that build on each other resulting in Collection. Collection is a state of being and movement where the horse is so well balanced and educated that he becomes liberated from the weight of the rider and is able to move as though he is free. In this state he is calm, obedient to the aids and moves without resistance in mind and body.
Classical riding is therefore the art of riding in harmony with, rather than against, the horse.
“For what a horse does under constraint, he does without understanding, and with no more grace than a dancer would show if he was whipped and goaded.“
~Xenophon
Meet Celie
Celie Weston is a Classical Dressage Trainer, Instructor and Life Coach who inspires horses and riders all over the world to find harmony and balance together through the Art of Riding in Lightness. Originally from Denmark/Scandinavia, Celie has traveled the world and lived in many different countries from Europe to Australia, the Middle East and now the US. Celie has been featured several times in various TV shows documenting her work with rehabilitating and training horses. As a columnist, Celie was a featured writer for Horseman’s News and the PRE Magazine – the latter focusing on the PRE in art.
VISION & VALUES
Inspiring people to love life, be creative and have fun whilst setting higher standards for themselves and their horses. Riding is an Art form, Philosophy & University of Life. The Education of riders from the level of Squire (beginner) to Knight/Master Horseman (Advanced) in the classical principles from the ground and in the saddle is crucial to ensure happy, healthy, sound horses that wish to accept training, connect and communicate with their riders.
Accomplishing training with Ease and Grace is done by focusing on peace, compassion, pedagogics, clarity, firmness, kindness and the acknowledgement that all difficulties stem from a lack of balance or a lack of understanding or both. Each must be addressed before Harmony and a higher level of performance can blossom.
“The goal is the journey. The journey is Light, Lighter, Lightest!”
What People Are Saying
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Darrel W
Training with Celie Weston was the absolute best gift I could offer me and my horse Preciosa (nickname LoLo)....
Laurice B
My 7-year-old QH mare had a mild, but chronic sore left shoulder despite certain interventions, and her left lead was choppy and...
Stacy A
Not only is Celie Weston a very accomplished riding instructor, she is a TOP technician. Her communication to me during lessons is so...
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Celie has been a true sage in my life when it comes to my journey with horses, and healing. As a child I loved horses and only reconnected...
Laurice B
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