I have been dreaming about
holding a dressage retreat for
quite some time now and at last
that dream has come true. My goal is to provide for riders and trainers a whole holistic approach on how to communicate better with our equine partners.
My plan is to schedule a series of retreats,
most of them being held at our
new location, the beautiful
Buxton Farm in Frenchtown, NJ.
Each retreat will have a different focus so we can really personalize every participants needs.
I feel the whole mind, body; spirit approach truly makes the rider and should be accessible to everyone. My goal from these retreats is to ensure every guest leaves feeling truly rejuvenated and excited about gaining an ever deeper bond with their equine partner.
Half way between New York and
Philadelphia, amid rolling hills
and miles of fenced pastures,
sit an equestrian Mecca, the
"Little Lexington" of New Jersey
- Hunterdon County - where
horses are integral to the
county's heritage, identity and
economy. Horse farms abound and
provide a profound visual effect
in defining this community's
rural charm and ambiance. One
can escape the hustle and bustle
of life here and find peace and
solitude in the mountain views,
forests, lakes, and bridal
paths. There are many charming
communities surrounding Buxton
Farm including Flemington,
Frenchtown, Lambertville and New
Hope all within easy driving
distance of the farm and each
boasting a variety of activities
ranging from antiquing to tubing
down the Delaware River.
The Newark International Airport
is a 45-minute drive, and the
New York La Guardia Airport is a
little more than a 1-hour drive,
the Philadelphia International
Airport is also about an hour
drive from our location. Assess
to anywhere in the world is only
a short distance away.
I have taken chapters from my book A Gymnastic Riding System using Mind, Body & Spirit…and brought them to life for you to experience at the Dressage Retreat. We are teaming up with well known Sports Performance Coach, Laura King; Certified Equilates instructor, Shari Hart and nutritionist Val Morton to create a one-of-a-kind three day retreat for the dressage rider.
The retreat experience will allow you to combine intensive dressage training with concentrated nurturing of your mind, body and spirit. Experience focused training with your own horse or, audit the private lessons. In between sessions enjoy luxurious spa treatments at the renowned Spa at Palmetto Bluff; increase your strength, flexibility and body awareness through Equilates sessions; learn how to improve your performance and self confidence with our amazing Sports Performance coach; or develop a nutrition plan with our nutritionist to help you reach your personal goals. Immerse yourself in top quality dressage training as I take you through the Classic Training Pyramid working privately with you and your horse to attain all your riding goals. Come by yourself or bring your family along to enjoy the many amenities and activities that The Inn at Palmetto Bluff Resort has to offer. This is a truly unique experience that you do not want to miss!!
Betsy Steiner
