Jim at a master class with Gerd Heuschmann in May 2009

"Some horses are being trained with mechanical and technical devices in the shortest time possible…The goal of training should be to further the horse’s capacity to perform, and optimize his physical beauty as well as his overall well-being by taking enough time [in the process].”

–Gerd Heuschmann, DVM,
in the preface to Tug of War

Jim is holding a copy of Heuschmann's book, Tug of War, in the photo above. Also flanking Heuschmann is Keelan Belle, a former student of Jim's who he taught in 1979 in Colorado. Jim and Keelan reconnected at the master class. High Hopes Dressage sponsored the event.

Heuschmann is coming to Bainbridge Island in August and Jim is applying for a riding spot with him. Ulla Boysen is sponsoring that clinic.

August 21-23, 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Wacky Nut Farm
Contact: Ulla Boysen
Ph: (206) 999-8884 or (206) 842-2235