Ribbleton Invite You On a Horse Experience of a Lifetime!

Frédéric Pignon and Magali Delgado were both born to horse-loving parents in the south of France. They both independently developed quite profound ideas about working with horses and when they married in 2003 it was as if they had been made for one another. Horses became their passion and their family. 

 

© Gabriele Boiselle

An extraordinary Lusitano stallion, Templado, entered their lives and showed them that they had not only much to learn about horses but much to “unlearn.” The only way to tame this uncompromising but beautiful and talented horse was to go along with his wishes. This “reversal of roles” is now the key to their approach, the success of which has been illustrated by Frédéric’s ability to perform in front of huge audiences with free stallions, and by Magali, who, with her horse Dao, has reached the summit of European dressage competition. Frédéric and Magali went on to become the founders of Cavalia which they toured with across the United States and European capitals from 2004 to 2009 playing to more than two million spectators.

I am always captivated by the beauty and freedom that the horses display when working at liberty with Frédéric. I believe that Frédéric is one of the few people in the world that is performing true liberty. The definition of liberty is freedom of choice. The freedom and fun that horses feel with Frédéric is astonishing to observe. The horses have a strong desire to be with Frédéric and yet they have the freedom of the mind to be able to leave, gallop, buck and feel good in their bodies before returning to Frédéric. If this is not amazing enough, the fact that Frédéric does this with his horses in front of crowds of thousands is simply breathtaking.

Magali Delgado

Magali’s approach to riding is equally beautiful. She is passionate about finding harmony with the horse and she does this partly by her focus on relaxation of the horses mind and body. Her horses are not driven or pushed through tension, more than often the horses are slowed down to allow them to relax and let go of the tension. The result is very happy, calm horses that are willing to give so much more. People often remark to Magali that it’s unusual to work a dressage horse in high school movements like piaffe and passage without a bit in its mouth. But to Magali, it’s natural and easy – no tricks. If the horse has had clear, progressive learning, and is not frightened or confused, and it trusts her, then there is actually no need for tack or equipment to enable the horse to perform these movements.

I feel a very strong connection to this way of training and having worked with Frédéric and Magali for a few years I am pleased to be able to give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in their captivating world including their brand new show EQI® Free Horse for 5 glorious days and 6 nights in the south of France from 31st July to the 6th August 2014.

 

Join us in France!

Price: $5,500 AUD – contact Paulette at ribbleton@ribbletonwarmbloods.com.au for more information about the trip including the price inclusions & exclusions.

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