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Symposium!

Posted in classical dressage, horses for sale, tagged , , , on 01/31/2013 | 1 Comment »

We had a wonderful weekend at home with guests from several continents for our latest Symposium! The weather, though a little chilly around the edges, was sunny and bright. We had nearly 40 guests in the barn for three days enjoying great lectures, riding lessons, and demonstrations. Saturday night even saw the appearance of a budding theater group in the form of our working students and barn manager. They’ve set the bar high for an even better performance at the next Symposium (July 12, 13, & 14.)

Our lectures this symposium: The Evil of Contact, Riding to Expand Consciousness, Flying Changes, Long-Reining, and the Molecular Exchange of Work-In-Hand and Longeing.  So we had a great mixture of the practical and the philosophical, all steeped in the Classical Tradition.  Click the tab above to sign up for the July event. We were very nearly at capacity this time and we expect the July event to be sold out.  Debra and I are looking forward to welcoming you here, at Barbier Farms.

In addition to the next Symposium, we announced our Annual Auction trip to Brasil. We’ll be going mid-May to attend the International Auction at Coudelaria Ihla Verde, home to our good friend, Victor Oliva. There will be a CDI***, a riding clinic with Debra and Dominique, and the second stage of the Brasilian Working Equitation Championships. Of course, we’ll be visiting the best farms to find exceptional Lusitanos. If you’ve been thinking of traveling to Brasil with Dominique and Debra, contact us soon! We’ll have all the details on our dedicated page within the week. Click the tab: May 2013 Brasil.

We also introduced the DVD that has finally arrived! The January 2012 Symposium was the backdrop for Jolanda Ellenberger’s beautiful film.  Click on the link (here) to order your copy now. We also, thankfully, had just received our embroidered stadium blankets. They were a big hit during the cold mornings this past weekend….order yours now! (click here)

Stay warm, ride well, come see us here in Healdsburg or during on of our clinics around the world.  We’ll begin posting clinic dates in the coming weeks.  Contact Debra if you are interested in hosting your own! 707-696-2828

Amities~DDBarbier

Here’s a great gallery of images by Keron….enjoy!

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July Symposium Report

Posted in classical dressage, Tips, tagged , , , on 07/16/2012 | Leave a Comment »

The students and friends have left, the barn is quiet, and the refrigerator is full of leftovers! What does this mean? The July Symposium, our latest event in the Classical Series, is over. It was a truly wonderful three days. There are so many elements that make up a successful event, but I think the most important thing is the level of participation by our guests. The group this weekend made it a great experience! We had engaging lectures and discussion on a very high level and we all enjoyed the horses and the teaching they offer us. Saturday night we had a champagne reception with live music, some super demonstration rides, and then a great meal in the stable catered by Chef Mike Matson of Vintage Valley Catering. Enjoy the photo gallery…..and make plans to join us in January for our next Symposium! We’ll be announcing the date this week. Thank you to all who made the weekend such a success, especially Tianna, Lisa, Chaya, Sarah, Stacy, Nancy, Candida, Laurie, and Ian…..with a generous helping hand from Steve from Oregon! We had a special guest this weekend: Claire from Equissentials was here and many ladies will soon have their own custom-tailored Equissentials riding pants! Thanks, Claire….it was a great pleasure to welcome you to Barbier Farm! Hope to see you again soon.

Amities~DDBarbier

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Brrrrrr. It was COLD in Brasil in August

Posted in Brazil equestrian trips, classical dressage, horses for sale, tagged , , , , , , , on 08/23/2011 | Leave a Comment »

We endured some freezing temps (literally freezing!) in Brasil in early August but our guests, visiting friends, and lots of baby horses made the trip truly enjoyable. Here is a small gallery of images to show you a bit of our trip, including a few with Debra and her babies in the herd!!!  Visiting Allegria dos Pinhais and seeing the spectacular stallions Tenor, Ventus, and our old friend Mistral (MAC), along with Signo dos Pinhais (prospective Olympic mount for 2012) with Marcelo Alexandre riding was a real treat. Our friend, noted equestrian artist Beatrice Bulteau, just finished a commission there to paint along the length of the arena a mural of dancing Lusitanos.  It was a marvelous surprise to find!

During our trip we had some great fun practicing on a working equitation course. And Keron, always behind the lens, finally got to ride! She had a great time on Xerife do Top and Rinete do Top!  Those flying changes were a tiny bit contracted but clearly lots of fun for her.  We visited Coudelaria Rocas do Vouga and saw ONE -DAY- OLD BABIES!!!! Best of luck to all the team at Rocas do Vouga, along with our friends at Coudelaria Ihla Verde, Fazenda Santa Isabel and Haras Juliana for the Pan Am Games! We finished up with a few days of teaching at Manege Santa Adelaide….and a marvelous dinner at Fogo de Chao. Thank you to all our friends in Brasil, especially Raul Silva, Davi Carrano, and our friends at Japu Top, who always make us feel so welcome.

If you’ve been dreaming of a Brasilian experience, contact us. Flexible itineraries, nature programs, and cultural experiences will satisfy all your family members and you’ll get to see AND RIDE amazing Lusitanos.

Looking forward: we are preparing for another great Symposium here in Healdsburg on September 30 and October 1 and 2.  If you haven’t already done so, click on the Symposium link at the top of the blog and sign up!  Spaces are going quickly, especially for dinner on Saturday night.  Don’t miss this opportunity for in-depth study with both Debra and Dominique…..and an opportunity to ride a number of gorgeous Brasilian Lusitanos.

We’re excited to be going to South Africa for a clinic in early November….help spread the word! There is an email and contact info for our sponsor, Eleen Allison, on our clinic schedule page.  She’d be delighted to hear from you and we’d be delighted to see you.

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a petition to sign, and some fun

Posted in blog information, classical dressage, horses for sale, Well-being of the Horse, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 04/02/2010 | Leave a Comment »

As I prepare for my trip to Switzerland  next week I am feeling deeply the need to continue to create awareness of the issues the Dressage world is facing. Now is the time to speak for the horses in defense of their comfort, their dignity, and their well-being.  I have been working for four decades to teach the classical methods, which when applied properly will bring forth a horse who is grounded, calm, supple, and a happy partner to dance with.

My friend Nadja from Horses for Life has initiated a petition to keep the pressure on the FEI to uphold their original articles and rules.  Please go to this link and sign the petition..and PLEASE invite your friends to do the same.

This is just the beginning.  In the coming months you will hear a great deal from us about the efforts we will be making to bring our message to a larger audience.  I hope you will join us on the journey.

It’s not ALL seriousness here at Barbier Farm.  Last night we had the great pleasure to invite friends for egg coloring.  While no one managed to make a horse out of an egg, we did have a number of marvelously creative eggs…..all aided by a great dinner, some good wine, a little port, and a delicious gateau Marjolaine.

Amities,

~DBarbier

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