Winter Series: Liz Deluca - Groundwork: Directing the Body to Access the Mind

ENYDCTA's 2024 Winter Program Series will begin in January!

No Fee!

March 3: Liz Deluca - Groundwork: Directing the Body to Access the Mind.

Register here but walk ins welcome.

Also coming up but register for these events on a different event page:

 Jan 21: Part One of Equine Legal Issues - Fiona Farrell, Esq. - Secrets of Equine Contracts.   COMPLETED

Feb 4: Audrey Paslow, PT, DPT and Cailin Sanford, USDF Certified Level 1 Instructor - Level Up Your Seat. COMPLETED 

March 17: Part Two of Equine Legal Issues - Morgen Bowers, Esq. - Estate Planning for Equestrians.

Time:

1:00 - 3:00

Location:

Dover Saddlery, 231 Wade Road Extension, Latham, NY 12110

Questions?

Call Dover at 518-690-9461 or email Rita Moore at enydctaeventsecretary@outlook.com for more information.

DATE:

March 3, 2024

Liz Deluca

Groundwork: Directing the Body to Access the Mind

How groundwork can create a two-way conversation between you and your horse, developing a supple and balanced body while simultaneously nurturing an engaged and focused mind. The main goal of groundwork should not be simply to direct the body, but rather to use the body to access the mind, creating connection, confidence and a clear communication between horse and human. I’ll explore equine psychology, physical signs that give insight to the horse’s mental state, and groundwork techniques and exercises to shape both the body and the brain. 

Photo by Tracey Buyce Photography

Liz DeLuca has two major passions in life: horses and teaching, and the synergy between the two has resulted in DeLuca Equine, LLC.  She holds a degree in Equine Business Management from Cazenovia College where she competed on the equestrian team, has been a certified Centered Riding instructor, and runs a training and lesson business out of her farm in Hagaman, NY. She has had the privilege of interning and working with numerous world class horsemen, and has been training and teaching for over 15 years. Her pursuit of equine education has taken her all over; from working for a famed natural horsemanship trainer in Texas, to handling yearling thoroughbreds in Lexington, Kentucky, pursuing liberty training in Ohio, and taking classical dressage lessons in Portugal. Her fascination with equine psychology and shaping behavior has led to her specialization in groundwork, and she has presented at numerous local expos as well as teaching clinics throughout the northeast. Liz’s approach to horsemanship revolves around a strong groundwork foundation and developing leadership, trust and relationship simultaneously with proper body posture and biomechanics. She holds firm to her conviction that nearly all problems can be fixed on the ground, and that proper groundwork can positively shape both the mind and body of the horse. She believes that horses are constantly talking to us, we just have to be open and aware enough to listen.