Classical Lateral Work and Qigong Clinic with Annemieke Buis and Anna Lewis
Schedule
Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Location
286 Haywire Pl, Aiken, SC 29801-0265, United States | Aiken, SC
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Learn the biomechanics of classical lateral work from turns on the forehand to half-pass and everything in between. Participants will learn how the classical gymnastics are not only beautiful movements in themselves, but also rehabilitative in nature, and can be utilized to overcome asymmetry to balance and collect the horse. The first day will cover lateral work in-hand, and the second day will be under saddle. The clinic includes 2 hours of classroom per day to delve into the theory behind the classical gymnastics. You will learn the biomechanics of the movements from the horse's perspective on the first day to go with our in-hand work, and rider biomechanics on the second day. The classroom portion on the second day will involve unmounted exercises to help you understand the aids, body position and flow required to effectively communicate with your horse in lateral work. Anna Lewis will lead Qigong sessions before we begin working with the horses each day. Both Qigong and the lateral work will help tune into energies within us, our environment, and our horses to achieve a better flow, balance, and harmony. A nourishing, gourmet lunch, beverages, and snacks are provided both days.Location
Hatchaway Bridge Farms
Undasa Farm
286 Haywire Place
Aiken, SC
Tentative Schedule
Day 1: Tuesday, May 5
9am-11am- Classroom
11am-11:30am Qigong
11:30am-12:30pm- Lunch
12:30-1:15pm- Session 1
1:15-2pm- Session 2
2-2:45pm- Session 3
2:45-3pm Break
3-3:45pm- Session 4
3:45-4:30pm- Session 5
4:30-5:15pm- Session 6
5:15-6pm- Session 7
Day 2: Wednesday, May 6
9am-11am- Classroom
11am-11:30am Qigong
11:30am-12:30pm- Lunch
12:30-1:15pm- Session 8
1:15-2pm- Session 9
2-2:45pm- Session 10
2:45-3pm Break
3-3:45pm- Session 11
3:45-4:30pm- Session 12
4:30-5:15pm- Session 13
5:15-6pm- Session 14
Extra Spicy Private Sessions on Thursday, May 7 from 9am-6pm
Pricing
There are 5 levels of participation, from just dipping your toes in to complete immersion!
Choose your Spiciness Level:
?Intro- $150: Choose ONE day to participate in the classroom, Qigong, and watch the other participants' private sessions. Lunch provided.
?️Mild- $250: Participate in the classroom and Qigong sessions, and watch private sessions BOTH days. Lunch provided.
?️?️Medium- $350: Everything in Mild, and you get to bring your horse for ONE of the days for a private session with Annemieke Buis. Tuesday is horse biomechanics and in-hand, and Wednesday is rider biomechanics and under-saddle.
?️?️?️Spicy- $450: All of the above, with private sessions with Annemieke Buis BOTH days of the clinic!
?️?️?️?️ Extra Spicy- $525: Spicy level clinic plus an additional private lesson with Annemieke the day after the clinic!
Accommodations:
Pens for your horse- $25/day
Contact the host, Samantha Spitler, for more information on accommodations for your horse.
Clinician Bio
Annemieke Buis is a trainer and educator specializing in French classical dressage, relationship-based horsemanship, and biomechanics. Her business Equine Connection Freelance Training educates people on how to identify and meet physical, mental, and emotional needs for healthy nervous system regulation, posture, and balance through mindful work in-hand and under saddle. With over 21 years of experience in numerous disciplines of riding and horsemanship, Annemieke’s training is informed by a Bachelor of Science in psychology and continued education in equine assisted-therapy, equine neurophysiology, equine myofascial kinetic lines, horse and rider biomechanics, equine laterality, hoof biomechanics, evidence-based bridle and saddle fit, and more. Annemieke takes a holistic approach on horse training centered on soulful listening, communicating, and fulfilling needs to allow the mutual trust and attunement necessary for true partnership. To Annemieke, the horses are the sages and we are their humble students. She is best known for her postural in-hand work for all horses, from young horses to geriatric equines to rehab cases, guiding people to assist their horses to move and feel their best in mind, body, and spirit. She uses a variety of modalities from French classical training to clicker training. Annemieke offers lessons, training, and boarding on site at Sage Knoll Farm in Salvisa, KY, as well as traveling services throughout Central KY and clinics throughout the US.
Text Annemieke at 860-559-0140 for questions about the clinic.
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