| email Lisa Phone 828/626-2485 ext 2 |
Testimonials "Well, all I can say is that it exceeded my dreams . I felt instantly at home , I loved the way Lisa teaches , what she is teaching and the fact that she was prepared to put so much energy into ensuring that I 'got the message' not only with my head but with my body too . I loved the way she has incorporated the natural horsemanship into the training so that you can move through the levels of working with your horse from the paddock, through to the moment when you start to ask for connection and collection from the ground , right through to sitting up there asking for the most particular and gymnastic work you can. I just loved her way with the horses as well as her way with her human students too! patience kindness understanding .. just worked wonders : ) The detail, the consideration for the horse, the simplicity of the technique and so the ease with which we advanced made it a great learning curve. AND what is more when I came home and started to apply what I had learnt .. I couldnt believe how responsive my horses were to this method.. it was so exciting. " S. Ballard New Zealand After attending Lisa Maxwell’s clinic for three days, I think that Lisa truly reflects the spirit of Mr. Racinet’s training theory and techniques. I never really understood the true meaning of collection, until Lisa clarified this for me as I worked with her trained schooling horses and my own horse. She is patient and generous with her time in teaching students and horses as I imagine Mr. Racinet was, also. I have been able to continue the training at home and see positive progress in my horse. The techniques enable me, as an amateur classical rider, to make progress on my own between attending clinics. I noticed that Mr. Racinet’s training style, as taught by Lisa, is also self-correcting for horse and rider, so I am now riding more constructively than ever before. As Mr. Racinet said, “The horse is always right,” I am learning to more skillfully observe and listen to my mare. No wonder she seems so pleased with my riding and her performance!! Sincerely, Lois - Atlanta, GA This summer has been the experience of my life . . . Your hospitality has been overwhelming and so, so appreciated. You are a very classy woman and definitely a role model of mine. I hope to keep in touch frequently and maybe even come back next summer. This has truly given me direction in not only my riding but my life as well. You have been a wonderful instructor as well as confidante and friend. You are so lighthearted and a joy to learn from. I really do feel blessed to get to know you as a person and work with you. Thank you so much for everything you have done for me this summer. Laura Kansas State University |
Lisa Maxwell has been teaching riding for over thirty years. Her background in hunters, jumpers and eventing gives depth to her dressage training. Her teaching style is thoughtful and considerate, infused with humor and always guided by a deep love of horses. She also draws on twenty years of Aikido training to help her students find a centered position and calm mental attitude. Her goal is to make this style of riding available to others who are seeking a lighter less forceful way to ride. Lisa gives heartfelt thanks to a number of great horsemen and women including:
Lisa is also a writer of science fiction novels and a Nidan (second degree black belt) in Aikido. |