From Dreaming to Riding At The World Three Day Event Championships for US Equestrian Team
From Dreaming to Riding At The World Three Day Event Championships for US Equestrian Team
About Kim
– Kim was on the USET 3 Day Event Team from 1980-86. In addition to teaching riding skills, she focuses on bio-mechanics for both horse and rider, relationship between horse and rider, communication skills, and she is a Life Coach both with and without horses.
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Kim’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– “…and I whispered to the horse, trust no man in whose eyes you do not see yourself reflected as an equal.” Don Vincenzo Giobbe circa 1700
Who Has Inspired Kim
– Walter Farley’s books about The Black Stallion, as well as the Flame books, inspired me greatly as a child, and set the tone for my relationships with horses for the rest of my life.
Time Stamp
01:25 – “…and I whispered to the horse, trust no man in whose eyes you do not see yourself reflected as an equal.” Don Vincenzo Giobbe circa 1700
02:15 – About ‘Gray Goose’
06:15 – The driving desire/dream to be on the USA equestrian team with ‘Gray Goose’
09:20 – Starting eventing events in the USA starting at Novice to Training to Preliminary levels
15:00 – Using the neighbours farms (with their permission) to train for events
17:28 – Getting over the fear of jumping, transitioning fear into courage
20:30 – Being on the USA Equestrian Team (1980-1983)
27:00 – Asking other on what to do next, where there is a will there is a way
29:20 – Riding in the World Championships with a back injury
32:10 – You need to have a great relationship with your horse
33:54 – Contact: see details below
Phone: (610) 703-7531 Milford Square, PA USA
Email:
Website: www.TheWayofTheHorse.com
Facebook: Kim Walnes The Way of the Horse
Music
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