"I have had the pleasure of riding with Chris a couple of times. As a professional, I find his wealth of knowledge to be very useful. He has the ability to understand a horse's weaknesses and create exercises to best improve each horse. His impulsion-based approach is helpful for both the young horse and the experienced horse. It helps improve the horse's ability to adjust his stride in a balanced and smooth way, making the rider's job that much easier. I would recommend him to anyone that has the opportunity to take a lesson from him. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, Chris will improve your riding relationship with your horse."
(Robert Mendoza, Grand Prix rider and trainer at Bannockburn Farm, Indiana)
"We all benefited from his many exercises, and he has a nice way of challenging
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Rider Chad Holcomb in a
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everyone. He is a true horseman, and has the rare ability to teach as well as he rides. We would welcome another chance to work with him!"
(Debbie Danner, Bit Whip Farm in Zionsville, Indiana)
"I have personally ridden with Chris when he visited the U.S. and I absolutely loved his teaching style! I felt that both myself and the horses that I rode all made significant improvements - that I have since been able to build on in our training sessions. I would recommend riding with Chris to anyone who is interested in improving their riding and their horse's way of going, both on the flat and over fences." (Naomi Stam, trainer at Fairland Farms)
"Thanks to Chris Ruysen! I learned so much, and appreciate his time with me. I can't wait until his next clinic!" (Chad Holcomb, Rider)
"I rode with Chris in a clinic [at Foxton Farm] in Indiana. Instruction from him was one of the best things that has happened to me and my horse. After observing, he goes back to the basics, filling in the holes in order to move up. I left with many valuable exercises for riding on the flat as well as jumping. His gymnastics were
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Riders of all ages and levels can
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extremely beneficial as well! I took so much from riding with him, and I'll do anything to take the opportunity to ride with him again! Don't miss him while he's here! I'm also very glad I trained with him more than one day. Even thought I would have still gained a lot from a single day, riding additional days allows him to get to know you and your horse better, and gives him the chance to go into more depth with the training - which is a huge treat! Do you and your horse a favor and participate in one of his next clinics!" (Kendal Bodi, rider at the Foxton Farm clinic)
"I rode with him for many years in Europe, and now that he is coming to the states I ride with him any chance I get! He strengthens your fundamentals in so many ways. He really looks at horse and rider as a team to find the way to make you successful. He is very kind, but tough, and makes you work the entire time. He incorporates the importance of flat work into your jumping exercises....I could go on forever! He also has a gift with young and problem horses, and can turn them around in just a few sessions. I say, anyone who gets a chance should either take a lesson or audit a clinic he is giving. It is well worth it!" (From the Chris Ruysen Facebook Fan Page)
