http://www.cshorseproperties.com/blogs/cindy_stys/archive/tags/NJ/New+Hope/default.aspxTags: NJ, New HopeenCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Debug Build: 61019.2)http://www.cshorseproperties.com/blogs/cindy_stys/archive/2011/11/09/capoeira-morro-verde.aspxWed, 09 Nov 2011 16:59:00 GMTd995b071-ee2a-4966-91ff-0449af8c0ab6:1154266Cindy Stys0http://www.cshorseproperties.com/blogs/cindy_stys/comments/1154266.aspxhttp://www.cshorseproperties.com/blogs/cindy_stys/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1154266<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><a href="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/picture1154252.aspx" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/images/1154252/secondarythumb.aspx" /></a>A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting, Leigh Robertson who owns an academy in Lambertville, NJ where she teaches Capoeira, a form of martial arts combined with music.<span>&nbsp; </span>Capoeira was developed in Brazil by African slaves to resist oppression 400 years ago.<span>&nbsp; </span>Her description of it intrigued me and prompted me to view the many videos posted on her website </font><a href="http://www.newhopecapoeira.com/live/" target="_blank"><font color="#800080" face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://www.newhopecapoeira.com/live/</font></a><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">.<span>&nbsp; </span>I couldn&rsquo;t help but think how this sport/art form could enhance fitness, balance and strength for equestrians.<span>&nbsp; </span>It could also improve the sense of rhythm which is important for all riders. I can remember my trainer, the late Jean-Claude Racinet, giving me lessons devoted to trying to feel the beat of a correct 3 beat canter vs a 4 beat canter, something I thought was a lot easier than it actually was.<span>&nbsp; </span></font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Have a look yourself and contact Leigh if you would like more information. <span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12pt;"><a href="mailto:leigh@newhopecapoeira.com">leigh@newhopecapoeira.com</a><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/picture1154250.aspx" target="_blank"></a></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/picture1154250.aspx" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/images/1154250/640x427.aspx" /></a><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/picture1154256.aspx" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/photos/cindy_stys_equestrian__country_properties_ltd/images/1154256/317x480.aspx" /></a></span></span></font></p><img src="http://www.cshorseproperties.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1154266" width="1" height="1">NJNew HopeCapoeira Morro VerdeGata BravaLambertville