Posted: Wednesday, 15 December 2010.
2011 Teachers Course clinic dates with Sylvia Stössel and Philippe Karl.
Many of you have been waiting for the dates of the 2011 Australian clinics so here they are! Due to Philippe Karl's demand around the globe, he has assigned the task of teaching the Teachers Courses in various countries to some of his top level students. Australia is very privileged to have the extremely talented Sylvia Stössel from Switzerland as our mentor twice a year. Philippe Karl will be here teaching once at the end of every year and of course will conduct the exam in the fourth year. Information is also available on Philippe Karl's website.
APRIL 2011
Sylvia Stössel ~ Perth, Brookleigh Equestrian Estate
Tuesday 5th ~ Friday 8th April, 2011.
Sylvia Stössel ~ Melbourne, Juravon Park
Monday 11th ~ Thursday 14th April, 2011.
AUGUST 2011
Sylvia Stössel ~ Perth, Brookleigh Equestrian Estate
Tuesday 23rd ~ Friday 26th August, 2011.
Sylvia Stössel ~ Melbourne, Juravon Park
Monday 29th August ~ Thursday 1st September, 2011.
DECEMBER 2011
Philippe Karl ~ Melbourne, Juravon Park
Thursday 1st ~ Sunday 4th December, 2011.
Philippe Karl ~ Perth, Brookleigh Equestrian Estate
Thursday 8th ~ Sunday 11th December, 2011.
Dressage World would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your keen participation and encouragement over the last twelve months and wishes you and your families all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2011.
Posted: Monday, 13 December, 2010.
Post clinic reports for Philippe Karl's visit to EQUITANA Melbourne, Juravon Park and Brookleigh Equestrian Estate have now been posted! Read more...
Posted: Wednesday, 27 October 2010.
The opportunity to spectate at Philippe Karl's clinics to learn from his immense knowledge has just got better! Dubbed as one of the most intelligent Masters in the world today, he has an ability to teach any horse high level dressage, true to the classical principals.
With the current exchange rate and after consultation with Philippe Karl, we have reduced the price accordingly to give you the opportunity to learn as much as you can in four days, which is actually where the depth of this learning lies. Philippe gives 150% in his FULL four day clinics from 8.30am to 9pm, with eight riders per day including a two hour theory lesson in the evenings where he delves into the reasons why intensively teaching the horse self carriage and softness from the start is so essential.
Spectator prices now stand at $100 for one day only or $200 for the entire four days.
If you're competing Novice and want a responsive and balanced horse, or if you're in the higher levels and want a soft and light horse, the crucial elements of teaching a language to the horse becomes very clear. Don't miss it!
Please note: to people who have already paid ~ you can either receive a refund or bring a friend. Please email Dressage World with your preferred option. Alternatively, you can request Dressage World's Philippe Karl DVD's to be sent to you immediately.
Posted: Tuesday, 26 October 2010.
Twenty five days and counting until Philippe Karl appears at EQUITANA Melbourne, Australia! For further information, please visit EQUITANA Melbourne.
Don't panic if you cannot make it to EQUITANA Melbourne! Spectators can still see Philippe Karl in action at Juravon Park in Kurunjang, Victoria or Brookleigh Equestrian Estate in the Swan Valley, Western Australia.
View the list of riders participating in Philippe Karl's three year Teachers Course or view the list of riders in the Australia Teachers Course who are providing tuition.
Posted: Wednesday, 20 October 2010.
Philippe Karl's 2010 visit to Australia now includes a one day training lecture in Adelaide, South Australia. Very exciting for South Australian residents! For further information, details of the venue or spectator availability please contact:
Jane Evans of the Asociación de Caballos de Pura Raza Española Australia Inc
Email: acpre.australia@bigpond.com
For those wishing to have instruction from riders on the Philippe Karl School of Légèreté Teachers Course (three year course commencing November, 2010), please contact the Teachers Course participants (listed below) in your area regarding riding tuition.
Melbourne ~ Victoria
Leanne Williams of Avoca Park
411 Tschampions Road,
Macclesfield VIC 3782.
Phone: (03) 5968 9058
Fax: (03) 5968 9058
Mobile: 0417 505 588
Email: avocapark@gpknet.com.au
Nadine O'Sullivan of Rimini Park
5510 Great Alpine Road,
Albury VIC 3738.
Phone: (03) 5751 1571
Fax: (03) 5752 1417
Mobile: 0427 511 571
Email: nadineos@bigpond.com
Natasha Jones of Classical Dressage
PO Box 469,
Beaconsfield VIC 3807 (Berwick area).
Mobile: 0410 716 344
Email: wep780@bigpond.com
Joanne Brett of NCEE
44 Boyd Road,
Gembrook VIC 3783.
Phone: (03) 5968 1125
Mobile: 0439 320 901
Email: jbrett@ncee.edu.au
Sarah Nickels
7 Anne Road,
Knoxfield VIC 3180.
Phone: (03) 9763 5208
Mobile: 0417 595 193
Email: sarah@equesthings.com.au
Cheryl Lord of Brackenbush Riding School
117 Hoggs Lane,
Lakes Entrance VIC 3909.
Phone: (03) 5155 5149
Fax: (03) 5155 4929
Mobile: 0437 353 808
Email: cheryl@brackenbush.com
Sydney ~ New South Wales
Paul Cairns
3 Mansfield Road,
Galston NSW 2159.
Phone: (02) 9653 2320
Mobile: 0405 068 876
Email: paulcairns@aapt.net.au
Peter Meany
88 Irwins Road,
Taree NSW 2430.
Phone: (02) 6557 4095
Mobile: 0429 154 883
Email: pcmeany@bigpond.com
Posted: Monday, 13 September 2010.
The selected riders for the Australian Teachers Course with Philippe Karl are:
Western Australia
- Caren Robinson,
- Rebecca McDonnell,
- Jackie Wilson,
- Libby Plunkett,
- Mia Joy,
- Cara Kimber,
- Kelly Whitfield,
- Pip Easton.
Eastern Australia
- Nadine O'Sullivan,
- Leanne Williams,
- Cheryl Lord,
- Peter Meany,
- Sarah Nickels,
- Natasha Jones,
- Paul Cairns,
- Joanne Brett.
Congratulations to all riders! With ten weeks to go before Philippe Karl's appearance at EQUITANA Melbourne, the team at Dressage World would like to wish you all a fantastic lead up to the Melbourne and Perth clinics with the Master! See you there!
Spectators welcome to come and learn softness, logic and sensible training to give you the tools to take any horse to the high levels. View Melbourne spectator attendance form or Perth spectator attendance form.
Posted: Friday, 06 August 2010.
PRESS RELEASE ~ EQUITANA Melbourne announce Philippe Karl's appearances!
Philippe Karl to appear at EQUITANA Melbourne, Australia. Dates ~ Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st November, 2010. Read about Philippe Karl appearing at EQUITANA Melbourne.
Philippe Karl is a Classical Dressage Master from France who has developed the Ecole de Légèreté (School of Lightness) and stands strongly in his core principal ~ Respect to the Horse.
For further information, please visit EQUITANA Melbourne.
Proudly promoted by Dressage World.
Posted: Friday, 30 July 2010.
Philippe Karl's School of Légèreté in Perth, Western Australia. A DVD titled, "Modern Equestrianism". A candid interview with Philippe Karl who describes what he sees in the modern world of competition dressage and questions whether the classical art and beauty of true and correct dressage has been forgotten.
This DVD includes never before seen footage of Philippe Karl riding his famous stallions from the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France, Verdi and Odin. A must have DVD! Available for purchase through Dressage World or Saddles Plus.
View YouTube footage relating to Philippe Karl's DVD, "Modern Equestrianism".
Philippe Karl's School of Légèreté in Perth, Western Australia. A two disc DVD of an evening demonstration with five horses and riders. Titled, "Teaching a Language" Philippe Karl shows how to train any horse in the classical principles of dressage. Humourous, insightful and full of his logical and common sense approach of working with horses, not against. Learn how to correctly balance your horse to enable him to travel in lightness and self carriage.
Part One ~ Communication, Balance and Impulsion.
Part Two ~ Neck Extension in Motion.
A must have DVD! Available for purchase through Dressage World or Saddles Plus.
View YouTube footage relating to Philippe Karl's DVD, "Teaching a Language".
Posted: Sunday, 25 July 2010.
Dressage World proudly announces the return of Philippe Karl to our shores!
Philippe Karl will be appearing at EQUITANA Melbourne on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st November, 2010 for two demonstrations to show his classical principals of dressage.
Following EQUITANA Melbourne, his clinic in Melbourne will take place with selected applicants vying for positions in the Teachers Course of his School of Légèreté. Applications are still open till 31st August 2010.
Lookout for adverts in August Hoofbeats and Horse Deals issues. If you're already an instructor and want to learn ultimate lightness, balance and self carriage with your horse into the high school movements, apply NOW! Melbourne clinic dates Tuesday 23rd ~ Friday 26th November, 2010 at Juravon Park and Perth clinic dates Monday 29th November ~ Thursday 2nd December, 2010 at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate.
TO RIDE WITH A MASTER of his calibre is the ultimate! He shows you how to teach a language with your horse. Visit Dressage World regularly for further information and visit Philippe Karl's website to study his Respect to the Horse ideals. Email your interest as a spectator or Teachers Course applicant or call me for a conversation regarding your application.
Posted: Friday, 02 July 2010.
New dressage articles now available for reading online. Read about Riding with a Conscience and The Lighter Way to Ride by Pip Easton.
Posted: Thursday, 13 May 2010.
Diane Bennit from Western Australia's Talking Horses Radio Show (91.3 SportFM) will be interviewing Sylvia Stössel while she is in Perth for her May clinic. The interview is on Tuesday, 25th of May at 6.30pm, broadcast live from Brookleigh Equestrian Estate.
Sylvia will be asked questions about Philippe Karl's classical dressage principals in his School of Légèreté and her experience of it over the last ten years. It will definitely be an interview worth tuning into!
Simply visit SportFM or tune your radio dial to 91.3FM to listen. If visiting the SportFM website, click onto 'Listen Live' at the top of the web page. When the Perth Now window opens, an automatic buffering panel will appear. Then simply turn on your speakers to listen.
Alternatively, listen to the SportFM latest live radio stream. If you're quick to contact Dressage World with a burning question, email a short and direct request and we'll have your first name and state you're from read out with your question for Sylvia.
Posted: Thursday, 08 April 2010.
The May 2010 clinics with Sylvia Stössel are now finalised and details below provide information on the Perth and Canberra dates and locations.
Sylvia Stössel has been working with Philippe Karl in his Classical Principals for over ten years and has a vast knowledge in training all levels of horses and riders from Preliminary to Grand Prix. She has an intricate training style and has recently been honoured with the role of teaching the successful applicants of the Teachers Course in the School of Légèreté in Australia from 2011 onwards, in conjunction with Philippe himself. Sylvia will visit us twice per year and Philippe Karl the once.
Although the date for teacher applicants to register their interest with Philippe Karl does not expire until 31st of August, 2010, the May clinics with Sylvia will give her an excellent outline for reporting back to Philippe Karl, who will then decide on the final selection of riders for his return late November, early December to begin the three year course. So if you are interested in committing to the School of Légèreté and meet the criteria on his website, please send your application to the following address (not as registered mail):
Philippe Karl
Hameau Le Mallein
Rue du Vieux Moulin
F - 38630 Corbelin
France
The Perth clinic for potential teachers is May 20 ~ 23 at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate, Swan Valley, Western Australia.
The Canberra clinic for potential teachers is May 28 ~31 at Equestrian Park, Victoria Road, Hall, Australian Capital Territory.
All spectators are encouraged and welcome to join in the discussions with Sylvia Stössel by completing the attendance form. The costs for attending the clinic is $70 per person per day. Very warm clothing is strongly recommended in Canberra! Please contact Pip Easton if you wish to fence sit and observe the system. See the improvement in horses and riders over four days for yourself!
Seeking accommodation in Canberra? Please visit Canberra Hotel Reservations for a good starting point. Group rates are discounted upon request.
The incredible amount of knowledge imparted by Sylvia with her deep understanding of Philippe Karl's methods is priceless. You won't want to miss this clinic! Please contact Dressage World for further information if required.
Posted: Thursday, 18 March 2010.
The Sylvia Stössel Potential Teachers Clinic was awaiting a venue confirmation between the Sydney and Melbourne area. Dates have been confirmed and are from Friday 28 May to Monday 31 May, 2010. The clinic venue has been decided and is the Equestrian Park located in Hall, Australian Capital Territory. More information on Sylvia Stössel's Teachers Clinic.
This year is already busy with four clinics being scheduled across Australia with two of Philippe Karl's licensed teachers. Upon Philippe's request to keep a good level of consistent training communication between riders, spectators and licensed teachers, the two international instructors will be Nicole Weinauge from Northern Germany and Sylvia Stössel from Switzerland.
In March, 2010, Nicole Weinauge will return to Australia. Clinics commence in Bathurst from the 6 ~ 9 March. Please email Cath McDowell from Kellosheil Park ~ Eco Equestrian Centre or phone 0428 378 000.
From Bathurst, Nicole continues onto Ovens, near Albury from the 12 ~ 15 March. Please email Nadine O'Sullivan-Clark of Rimini Park or phone 0427 511 571.
Nicole will conclude with two clinics in Perth at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate. Dates are Group 1: 18 ~ 21 March and Group 2: 23 ~ 26 March. For Perth clinics please email Pip Easton or phone 0407 08 77 99.
In May of 2010, Sylvia Stössel returns after her very successful first clinic in November, 2009. Sylvia will be conducting 'potential teachers clinics' in both Perth from the 20 ~ 23 May and the Sydney/Melbourne area from the 27 ~ 30 May (venue to be advised).
In August, 2010, we're hoping for Nicole Weinauge to return. This is yet to be confirmed but potential dates are 19 ~ 22 August or 26 ~ 29 August. Clinic to be held in Perth with other venues and dates to be advised. Please watch this space!
In November and December of 2010, the Master himself will commence training with select riders who will begin Philippe's three year Teachers Course. Selections and names of chosen riders will be advertised in August, 2010. Please note there is an extension to rider applications to 31 July, 2010.
Dressage World is pleased to announce that the much awaited DVD of Philippe Karl's Open Forum and Introductory Evening held in Perth, 2009 is nearly ready for the market. Pre-orders are now being taken. To register your interest please email Pip Easton.
Watch how Philippe Karl shows an audience of five hundred people how to 'train a language' when schooling a horse, based on clear communication with separate hand and leg aids. He works with five different horses during the five hour open forum. This three part series is packed full of 'how to' information which will show you which exercises to use for particular horses depending on their conformation and shape.
A MUST HAVE interview of Philippe Karl speaking about modern equestrianism with never seen before footage of the Master himself riding his famous stallions Verdi and Odin at the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France is also available soon. More information will be available shortly.
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