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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