Linda Benedik is an internationally known equestrian author,
clinician, trainer, and riding instructor in the United States.
She is the founder of "Harmony With Horses," a unique
program that blends mind-body practices with classical horsemanship,
and the birthplace of the acclaimed book, Yoga for Equestrians,
as well as Linda's two-part instructional video series: Yoga
& Riding Techniques for Equestrians, published by Trafalgar
Square.
A life-long equestrian artist and student of the horse, Linda
began her riding career in Maryland hunt country. Introduced
to dressage in the early 1970's, it quickly became her passion.
After a series of apprenticeships with traditional trainers
as a young rider, Linda attended Lake Erie College in Ohio
earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Equestrian Studies, 1981.
An innovative equestrian educator, Linda continues to study
and teach academically. Dedicated to facilitating the whole-body
learning process inherent to riding, and for the safety and
enjoyment of rider and horse, she promotes a solid foundation
in the Basic Seat. Students benefit from Linda's specialized
teaching style, which is intuitively tailored to the individual
and integrates her experiences in music, art, yoga, dance,
visualization, meditation, and other types of bodywork.
In addition to teaching a wide variety of equestrians across
the nation, Linda has had the pleasure of instructing visiting
riders from Canada, Europe, and South America. Since the mid-1990's
she has been teaching private and group clinic programs that
combine tutoring in traditional equitation and dressage with
unmounted RiderHarmony Workshops featuring Yoga for Equestrians.
Linda helps riders develop their seat and body language skills,
and positive results predictably occur in her clinics where
the mutual relaxation of riders and horses is readily observed.
Linda resides on California's Gold Coast in San Buenaventura,
and freelances as a private equestrian trainer for an exclusive
clientele in the Los Angeles region. She also travels to teach
various Classical Riding & Yoga Clinics each year, Spring
through Fall.
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