by Keron Psillas | Dec 14, 2011 | Uncategorized |
We are happy to let our readers know that we have received a glowing review for Meditation for Two. Cindy Foley is the Editor-in-Chief of Horse Journal, a widely read online magazine and blog for all things equestrian. Here is just one of the wonderful things she has to say about Meditation For Two: I finished with a renewed sense of partnership with my horse. I learned that Sally and I are exactly the same! I felt a deeper understanding into what it must be like from her perspective, and I felt a stronger connection—one that I was able to take into the saddle the very next day.
Cindy continues: It’s philosophy; it’s a look at your inner self; it’s an understanding of the horse’s inner being. If you’re searching for answers and can’t get them from the equitation and training lessons we’ve all had drilled into us, or if you have a particularly challenging horse and are open to new approaches, you might find an answer in this book.
To see the entire review, click HERE. Keron and I are grateful for the review, of course….but what is so important is that people really do ‘get’ what we are trying to say in the book. It’s gratifying and important to the work we are doing for the horses.
Amities,
DDBarbier
To order MEDITATION FOR TWO, click on this LINK.
by Keron Psillas | Dec 7, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Debra and I spend so much time searching for the right horse to match with a new owner. Our philosophy has always been that the needs and abilities of a prospective owner are the most important criteria for creating the perfect match. After that, there must exist an emotional bond. This is the magical part and one that is a little more challenging to create, but it happens and it is always glorious! Here’s a note we just received from a happy owner and new friend, Trish Greenberg.
I don’t know if there are words good enough to express my feelings on finding the “perfect” horse from Debra and Dominique Barbier. I had been searching and looking at horses for quite some time trying to find that certain individual. After traveling to Portugal and purchasing a horse while there, I felt as though something was still missing. From years of experience, I know that it is a very rare thing to find one that grabs your soul and makes you know that this is the “one” with no shadow of a doubt. That is exactly what happened to me while attending my first Barbier Symposium. While presenting some horses one evening, in walked this little gray stallion that made my heart stop. Everything about him was exactly what I had been looking for! He showed such beautiful movement, sensitivity and noble presence about him that I was totally swept away. When I touched and then rode him, I knew there was a connection that was totally unexplainable. This horse grabbed my soul and I could not go away without him. I had found the horse that I did not think was possible to find.
Thank you Debra, for being so kind and helping make this happen for me. You went out of your way to work details out so that this was possible. I am so grateful to have Capaz Do Mito. I look forward to training and having many wonderful years together with this special little horse. He is wonderful!!!!!!!!
Thank you also to Dominique, Keron, wonderful staff and friends at the symposium who were so excited and encouraging during my visit. Everyone made this truly a wonderful and special occasion.
Fondly,
Trish Greenberg
by Keron Psillas | Dec 7, 2011 | Uncategorized |
We have arranged for really great room rates at the Dry Creek Inn in Healdsburg (from $75 weekdays and $106 weekends)…..so get on the phone and make your reservation so you can experience all the fun, learning, and great food! There is so much to do in the Wine Country for non-horsey spouses. Wine-tasting of course, but there are spectacular golf courses, great bookstores, incredible restaurants, and heavenly spas. Talk to us to get all the insider scoop on what to do and where to go! Click on the January 2012 Symposium page above for all the information and to sign up for the weekend. It’s going to be a great three days as we continue to build on the success of our previous events. See you soon! DD Barbier
by Keron Psillas | Nov 16, 2011 | classical dressage, Equestrian Tourism in Portugal and Spain |
Here is a small gallery of images that Keron created in Golegã, Portugal, over the last 8 days. If you have never been to the Festival in Golegã, Keron’s pictures will show you what you’ve missed! There are campinhos at Manuel Assuncao Coimbra’s box, people of all ages riding gorgeous Lusitanos, and atmospheric photos to give you the feel that is only Golegã. The history and culture of a horse fair in Golegã, going back nearly 500 years, is known around the world. But as a living festival, it is in a state of constant change. The one thing that does not change is the joy of people celebrating the Lusitano and the connection humans have shared with these remarkable animals for many hundreds and hundreds of years. You can see an even larger selection and read a little about her experience over on her blog: www.keronpsillas.com.
Some other items of interest:
We have secured a reduced rate at the Dry Creek Inn (click the link for their site) for all the January Symposium attendees needing lodging. It’s a very nice place…just give them a call and tell them that you are attending the Barbier Farms event.
There is a new trip on the blog. Click the page above (BRASIL for Carnival) for an outline of the trip. Please contact Debra for further details. Follow the links to see some of the places we’ll be staying. I am so happy to be going back to Trancoso and Toca do Marlin in Bahia.
For all those interested in hosting clinics in 2012, contact me ASAP. Dates are nearly filled for the year already! I’m excited to be going to South Africa, Switzerland, England, and Brasil, in addition to many clinics here in the US and Canada. With our trips scheduled in February and May to Brasil, and and others to be announced, it is going to be a very busy year, but one filled with the culture and passion of the Lusitano and classical dressage. We hope to share part of it with you.
Amities~
DDBarbier
by Keron Psillas | Oct 15, 2011 | horses for sale, Uncategorized |
Since we mentioned Debra’s HERD of babies a couple of posts ago, we thought we should put up an image of one of her favorites: Domina DB. She is by Sol VO out of one of Debra’s mares, Successao Do Top. This little girl is only 3 coming 4 years old! The scope, the elasticity, and the presence are all a result of her exceptional breeding. She is beginning her training and doing very well. Maybe we’ll even see her during the next Symposium (with a focus on training the young horse- click the Symposium tab above for all the details). There are more babies like this ~ just call Debra and she’ll talk to you for hours about them. But seriously, Domina DB is just one example of our commitment to excellence in breeding and in finding the best possible horses for our clients. Enjoy the photos.
Amities, ~DDBarbier
