Riders and Horses, Instincts and Gut Feelings with Nicolás Pizarro Suarez
Jumping fences, performing precise maneuvers and galloping at high speeds require a fearless attitude and willingness to take risks. The willingness to rely on each other’s instincts and abilities is crucial to success in avoiding fatal accidents. It takes “guts” for both rider and horse to trust each other implicitly, especially when faced with daunting obstacles or demanding routines. But how does your instinct work when a complication arises out of the blue? In this episode, take the opportunity to get in the saddle and ride with Latin America’s top showjumper, Nicolás Pizarro Suarez, to learn about the importance of discipline, intuition and instinct in showjumping.
We’ll enter his stables and talk about gut feeling and how both rider and horse must show courage and daring when navigating challenging courses. We’ll also hear about the horses’ own personalities, the thrill of the showjumping arena and how friendship with an animal and a strong emotional bond between rider and horse can make the minds and hearts of both horse and rider tune up in a fraction of a second when problems arise in completing a course.
Nicolás Pizarro is an Olympic showjumping rider highly regarded figure in the equestrian community, admired for his personal qualities as well as his expertise in training and mentoring. He is recognized as one of the world’s top riders and has a proven track record in developing talented and dedicated riders into international champions.
LINKS & INFO:
Instagram: @nicopizarros; @cuadramacaria
https://www.gcglobalchampions.com/en-us/gcl/riders/nicolas-pizarro