Jane Armour BHSI (T & SM)

'The Horseoneship Clinician'
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"I believe the more riders understand their horse and have the tools to follow the classical training scales, the more successful they will be in achieving their goals.  Their horses will be safer to work with or ride, stay sounder longer and be more successful in the show ring."
 

   

Rider Testimonials

 

Jane is a world class teacher, rider & coach. Jane easily pin points training areas that need improvement and then she provides the basis for the improvements through systematic ridden and non ridden exercises that can be progressively linked to help both the horse and rider to make quantum leaps in their riding and training in very short order. She is a positive and supportive coach who can definately help you achieve your next level of riding.  

 

Before and After

A lovely Fresian horse with presence.  He needs to learn to step forward more from behind, lift his back and stretch forward to the contact. 

  

 

Same horse nine months later - he is more confident, taking a bigger stride and has developed a good 'working trot'.

 

"I rode with you in New York.  I just wanted to tell you that riding with you was probably the best coaching experience I have ever had.  You have such a wonderful way of breaking concepts down into their simplest form and making it all make sense - finally!  For many years instructors told me without ever having an understanding for the underlying "why".  I truly appreciate your approach, and your philosophy of developing thinking riders.  Every lesson I had with you, I had at least one proverbial "light bulb" moment.  Thank you and congratulations on your book." H.G. NY

"Jane impacts the effectiveness and dynamics of the relationship between horse and rider and deepens the trust and understanding which strengthens towards sucess. She develops a feeling of self achievement and self belief that reaches far beyond the saddle. Jane imparts her knowledge in a way which is unique and rare, she is a delight to work with for both horse and rider." J. LB. Conn

What do I get from Jane's lessons?
I try to absorb information and direction from Jane's clinics, so I can develop the confidence to improve my riding at home on my own.
 
What do I like about the clinics?
Jane's calm and relaxed way of teaching helps me relax and enjoy learning all I can.
 
What makes Jane's lessons valuable to me?
Jane's lessons help build my confidence and give me a solid foundation which I need to improve my riding and my horse.
P.N. Dressage Rider, CA 

 

With Jane's help I was able to introduce Merlin to the double bridle in a way that allowed him and I to get the feel of the double reins and increased collection.  He was happy and kept going forwards.  More, more, more information.

S.A. Or

 

 

 

 

I have very much enjoyed the clinic lessons that I have had with Jane. She has helped me ride more upright which in turn has benefited Magic by improving his balance and way of going. Sue Sherman, Tamarack Wellness Center, Eugene

 

Five years ago, I obtained a lovely-minded horse with physical challenges.  During these past years, I've used various riding instructors, trainers, a physical therapist, a chiropractor, farriers and MANY alternative therapies to help this horse.  But - there have been constant setbacks. Jane and I together watched a recent video of me riding this horse.   NEVER have I had pointed out to me such insightful, correct, classical and informative instruction to help this horse through riding and lunge work.  I now see biomechanically how these techniques can help horses have a sound and happy future.
Sherry Alexander, LMT, ESMT    

 

Rider Testimonials
 
 
Jane has a keen understanding of the biomechanics and psyche of the horse. As such, she focuses first and foremost on a horse’s health and happiness in her training. 
Joe Fazio,  CA
 
 
 
 
 
 
I could write a book on Jane's attitude while teaching. It is her calm manner most of all that keeps our frustrations low, knowing that if we take things one at a time and learn them well, we can do nothing but become better riders and also have strong confident horses.
Jo-Anne Fazio, CA
 
 
Feedback from a recent clinic:
 

 Correct training is about the quality of the work.  The importance of including the horse in the process and feeling what they need in that moment. Ask you horse a question;  it's OK if the answer is YES or NO - Patti Mason, OR
 
Excellent on the informaton - enough repeat of the exercises so I feel I can take them home and use them successfully.
- Kim Vian, OR 
 
Patti and I have been studying good horsemanship for 30 + years and your teaching style, which helps horses and people come together is one of the best.  I realy enjoyed the process.  
Thom Mason, OR 
 
Tools - Outside rein contact, change the rein sequence stheering my horse - not throwing away the inside rein, following the rythm  - not getting in front of it. Chris Bell, OR
 
 
Specifics on what will benefit my horses at this point in their training.  Explanation of why, effect and how beneficial.  Feedback on rider position and how it influences the horse.  Kathy Flynn, OR
 
Less hands, less legs, more seat, move my seat.
Carolynn Libby, OR
The importance of precision and evaluation of exercises to help the horse move evenly again.
Nancy Moss, OR
A new sense of light and giving rein contact.  Deeper understanding of training scale and how to apply it. 
New sense of importance of my position on the horse's movment.  Encouragement and direction - just a little.
Danni Zack, OR
 
All pictures taken by Alise Lamoreaux's photography specializes in "the nines" that's equines and canines.  She focuses her photos on action and particularly enjoys the "photo documentary" type work she does for the riders in Jane Armour's clinics.  Helping people learn about themselves and their connection with their horses through photos is especially rewarding.  
Alise is available for farm calls as well as event photography.  To see more of her work, visit her Flickr website at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/sagetopaz/  
or contact her directly via e-mail at: topazsage@hotmail.com