Training Words of Wisdom

An absolute in resistance free training and riding methods is that you can only control your horse's feet when they are in the air or just coming off the ground.  Why is this important to know when training horses both on the ground and and when riding?  Because when you control the feet of your horse, you also control their mind
for mental control and absolute obedience.

May you always ride good
horses...Richard Shrake

Horse Clinics and Seminars by Richard Shrake

"I just accepted and am honored to become the national Chairman for Banfield charitable trusts Feeding Hungry horses program. Go to their web site and see some of the wonderful things things they have done Banfieldcharitabletrust.org  They have over the years, helped pet owners stay  together with their pets during difficult times. They  now want to do the same for horse owners and their horses. 

I have had great responses from some of the nation's best horseman and horsewomen.  I just returned from the East coast where I had a great time in South Carolina and Virginia. I gave Dr. Pat Roberson at Regent University i700 club a great lesson.  He has a new horse that he bought out in California.  Of course I had to measure him.  WOW....what a athletic,  good minded gelding.  He is 4th level in his training and fits Dr. Roberson incredibly well.  Being over 80, he still rides 6 days a week  and fits this new horse perfect.  

I am looking forward to the month of July  in New York State.  It well give me a chance to work with several of our certified coaches and their students.  

The International Equestrian Master Symposium is in Sept 8 and 9th  at Carolyn Kakaskas First Class Horse Complex.  It is in Bristol , Wis.  which is about 40 miles from the Chicago Airport.  It is the First time an event like this is being held in the United States.   Do not miss it.  Their is a limited number of tickets.  Part of the profits go to the United States Equestrian Federation young riders program.  Plus if you are a Certified Riding Instructor, you will get credit for attending"

SEE YOU THERE....Richard Shrake

I am also looking forward to the International Equestrian Masters Symposium, September 8 & 9 at the First Class Horse Complex in Bristol, Wisconsin with Lyn Palm, Gail Lampe, and Denny Emerson. We will all be teaching and coaching 8 riders from 4 disciplines together, as well as being honored by being inducted into their International Equestrian Masters Hall of Fame.

May you always ride a good horse,
Richard Shrake

Mission Statement

The goal of the resistance free method is to develop a relaxed resistance free atmosphere between horse and rider so that learning can occur.  The method emphasises the use of Patience, kindness, and leadership in developing this relationship of
mutual trust and confidence. The method is based on more than 60 years of Richard Shrakes personal experience and
observations.

Credentials

 • Creator of Resistance free® Riding and Training methods, and Resistance Free® Certified Instructors Program.
 • Judge Licensed and approved for five major horse breeds, including l6 World Championship shows.
 • Demonstrator and lecturer at over 100 horse exposes in five countries.
 • Coach and instructor for over 40 World Championship riders.
 • Author of best selling books and DVDs used by over 200 Colleges and Universities

Was the #1 pick  by the Lexington Harold newspaper of all Demonstrators and Lectures at 2010 World Equestrian Games.
Rider - Trainer of the All around performance horse winner at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.





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