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5384 Green Meadow Rd.
Northampton, PA 18067
610-216-7257

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MEMBER OF:
Lehigh Valley Dressage Association

Bucks County Horse Park

Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association

United States Dressage Federation

 

We welcome you to the new destination in your journey to become a better rider: Rhythm & Blues Equestrian Center. Located about 5 miles north of Lehigh Valley International Airport, the facility features a large indoor arena, outdoor dressage and jumping arenas, and generously-sized paddocks.

Center director Monika Dujardin boasts many years of professional experience rooted in the German dressage tradition. She has trained horses to compete at some of the highest levels of the sport.

Riders of all disciplines and levels of experience will be delighted by the difference Monika's instruction can make. She will patiently teach you to ride effectively and harmoniously. Let her training methods bring out the best in you and your horse. We hope to see you soon!

2012 Show and Clinic Schedule

May 11: Jean-Claude Barry Clinic
Contact Monika via email or call 610-216-7257 for more information

June 16: Rhythm and Blues Schooling show
Download registration form here.

August 5: LVDA Schooling show / Rhythm & Blues I
Judge: Marcia Niemczyk (L*)
Secretary: Stacey Kimmel-Smith 610-349-8092
Manager: Nina Fischer 540-654-3652
Opens: July 6 / Closes: July 27
Download registration form here.

September 9 LVDA Schooling show / Rhythm & Blues II
Judge: Ruth Munroe (L)
Secretary: CJ Shelly 484-225-8712
Manager: Betty Frasca 610-865-5610
Opens: August 10 / Closes: August 31
Download registration form here.

October 7 LVDA Schooling show with Championship classes /
Rhythm & Blues III

Judge: Amy Gimbel (r)
Secretary: Nancy Krial 610-847-5520
Manager: Monika Dujardin 610-216-7257
Opens: September 7 / Closes: September 28
Download registration form here.


Learn about the history and practice of French dressage from a modern master. Jean-Claude Barry, a former instructor at the French National Riding School in Saumur and member of the prestigious Cadre Noir, explains how French dressage principles and methods are applied for a style of riding that embodies grace, ease, and harmony. The points he makes are illustrated with beautiful equine photography by Clotilde Peters. Monika Dujardin is honored to be one of the key riders featured in this book, illustrating many of the dressage concepts Jean-Claude discusses

This beautiful full-color book is available for sale through Blurb.com. It's a must-read for anyone who has ridden in one of Jean-Claude's clinics. The additional insights into the principles of French Dressage provide a wonderful context for Jean-Claude's instructions. Click below to look inside the book. Treat yourself to a copy — you'll find it a great source of inspiration as you strive for the ideals of harmony and lightness that are the hallmark of French Dressage.

French Touch by Jean-Claude Barry/
Photographs by Clotilde Peters

Ecuyer Barry is a published author of two books in French, Dressage du Cheval aux Piliers and Traité des Airs Relevés. This is his first work to be translated into English.