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Mitzi Summers

U.S.

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Expertise

Questions on riding problems, training questions, all levels and all disciplines. Questions on showing and judging. Questions on how to teach, how to teach people to teach and train. Questions on training methods and methodology. The history of horsemanship. Questions on dressage, jumping,western, (all levels)riding techniques, driving. Centered Riding, Certified Horsemanship Association, the Bitless Bridle.

Experience in the area

Teaching all my life. Specializing in "teaching People to Train Their Own Horses", using non-abusive methods. I have certified over 175 instructors. I am a Level IV Centered Riding Clinician, a Master Instructor and Clinician with the C.H.A., and a A.J.A. Judge, certifying n the top third in English and Western. I have apprecticed with Sally Swift, Charles(Chuck) Grant, and Richard Shrake. I am a Bitless Bridle Instructor and have presented at Equine Expos and also assisted Dr. Cook, Sally Swift, etc. Hunt Seat 4-H Chairperson for NY (three years)

Organizations

Centered Riding Certified Horsemanship Association Northern Tier Dressage and Combined Training Sierra Club American Humane Society NY Horse Council NY 4-H Volunteer

Publications

PEGASUS PRESS WESTERN HORSEMAN Wrote for BRIDLE WISE for two years EQUINE JOURNAL N.Y. HORSE THOROUGHBRED REVIEW HORSE BITS MANE STREAM

Education/Credentials

Degree in English Literature and Journalism Studied at the Northern Equitation Centre in Ormskirk, England Level IV Centered Riding Instuctor Master Instructor and Clinician, Certified Horsemanship Association Bitless Bridle Instructor Level I Reiki

Awards and Honors

Several Citations through Volunteer 4-H work 5 Year End Awards from Alabama ToastMasters

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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rohit	01/24/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/16/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/15/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/15/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/12/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Mitzi Summers

2012-01-22 horse swimming schedule:

Swimming horses for strength-building and rehabilitation purposes is a fairly recognized procedure. It is more often seen with race horses, as the possible income derived from a sound animal usually validates

2012-01-13 expression of this horse:

Rohit, Another super question!! Horses express emotions in their body language. This includes their ears, tails, general muscle tone, mouth, and eyes. We look for 'soft" eyes. If a horse looks frightened

2012-01-13 horse grinding the teeth:

Rohit, I forgot to address the bit grinding in my previous answer. Grinding his teeth is a sign of frustration, anxiety,and an attempt to relieve some of his discomfort. (Think of an anxious person

2012-01-13 horse grinding its teeth:

You addressed one of my "pet peeves". Horse live in the moment.....they are not capable of consciously trying to anger someone.........this horse is telling you in the only way that he can that you are

2012-01-10 horse chewing lead rope:

This horse is just high-strung and nervous. It was probbaly difficult for him to stand and be still, and then also to be getting sponged off. Horses have so much nervous energy, especially Thoroughbred

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