Nevzorov Haute Ecole
Nevzorov Haute Ecole (NHE) is a school of horsemanship founded by Alexander Nevzorov and his wife, Lydia Nevzorova. The school is based on principles developed and advocated by Antoine de Pluvinel. According to the school, the horse is neither a means of transport nor a source of entertainment, but an equal.[1] NHE presents a non-mainstream philosophy of training and living with horses, does not believe horses should be ridden, and rejects use of riding bits, horseshoes, and most other standard equipment other tan a loose neck band.
Goals[edit]
Students at NHE study equine anatomy and horse management. The school aims to teach horses elements of haute ecole and airs above the ground freely, without a rider. Bits, spurs or reins are not used, because of a perceived negative effect on the horse's health;[2] only a loose band around the horse's neck (known as a cordeo) is permitted. The school's adherents believe that horses are capable of expressing their feelings and physical needs in a way humans can understand.[3]
NHE emphasizes horses' physical and mental health. Mutual understanding and communication is learned during play and exercise. The individuality of every horse is supported, so their "personality" can develop; grooming and physical contact are used.[4]
Background and theory[edit]
Founded in Russia in 2004, NHE claims to have followers in the United States, Australia and Europe. Its methods are based on mutual understanding and friendship.[5] The school was involved in the production of DVDs describing its method of horsemanship without domination.[6]
NHE opposes horseshoes because its proponents believe that they restrict the mechanics of healthy hoofs.[7][8] Its curriculum includes horse behavior, horse-keeping, equine nutrition, health and physical development.[9]
Nevzorov tried several classical dressage training methods before discovering his method of communicating with horses;[10] NHE discontinued riding in 2010. Lydia Nevzorova is a hippologist and thermographist specializing in the equine musculo-skeletal system. Her research at the University of Saint Petersburg claimed that a rider's weight damages a horse's back muscles and irritates its spinal nerves.[11]
Critique of equestrianism[edit]
The school claims to have scientific proof that a curb bit causes pain and "neurocranialis shocks",[12][13] and is circulating an online petition opposing equestrian sports.[14] Its adherents believe that show jumping and, particularly, horse racing are brutal and cruel; more than 370 horses die yearly during (or as a result of) a race.[15] It also criticizes the equine industry for producing slaughter horses. With international scientists, the Nevzorov Haute Ecole Research Center tested the effects of a whip as it is used during a race; muscle damage was observed.[16]
Controversy[edit]
Nevzorov claimed in 2012 that the school had taught horses to read and understand human language; a horse could express, in the language he was taught (in this case, the Latin alphabet), his physical needs and name objects.[17] Similar "skills" were reported about 1900 in the counting horse, Clever Hans. Hans was discredited, as the horse was reading the subtle body-language cues of his trainer, although the trainer did not intentionally cue the horse.[18]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Natural Horse Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 1.
- ↑ “Metal in the Mouth. The Abusive Effects of Bitted Bridles” by Dr. Robert Cook p.56
- ↑ "Animal Thinking" Griffin;Press of University of Harvard 1984 , p. 163
- ↑ "Who Is Alexander Nevzorov?". Horses for Life magazine. 27. November 2007. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Horse as Teacher - The Path to Authenticity with Horses" by the authors of Horse Conscious
- ↑ "The Path of the Horse", DVD, produced by Hempfling, Nevzorov and others
- ↑ "The Hoofcare Specialist’s Handbook" by Dr Hiltrud Strasser, Dr. med. vet., PhD and Sabine Kells,page 204
- ↑ Peter Laidely "Hoofworks- Barefoot Basics" E-book, page 207
- ↑ Natural Horse Magazine Vol 10, Issue 2, p. 64
- ↑ Interview with Nevzorov (Russia) Horse World 2002 Russia
- ↑ Equine Anthalogy Vol. 1 page 46< copy of the science proof University of Saint-Petersburg (14.12.2006 No 356/01-4)
- ↑ “Metal in the Mouth. The Abusive Effects of Bitted Bridles” by Dr. Robert Cook p.46
- ↑ "Equestrian Sports: Horses Don't Cry". Natural Horse Magazine, vol. 10, issue 6. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Sign the NHE Petition". Nevzorov Haute Ecole. Archived from the original on February 10, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ↑ [1] " BRED TO DEATH"
- ↑ Equine Antaloghy Vol 3. page 33
- ↑ LECTIO EQUARIA PALAESTRA (MANEGE HORSE READING) p. 57; 2012; Equine Anthology Magazine VOL. 8 p. 80
- ↑ "Clever Hans phenomenon". skepdic. Archived from the original on April 2, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
Sources[edit]
- Equestrian Sport: Secrets of the "Art". Nevzorov Haute Ecole (2012). ISBN 978-5904788186.
- interview about "horse manage reading" http://www.popscreen.com/v/6H5Vj/Nevzorov-Haute-Ecole-Russia
- Bevilacqua, Michael. Beyond the Dream Horse - A Revealing Perspective on Attaining a True Relationship (Kindle edition), ISBN 1453725261.
- Nevzorov, Alexander. The Horse Crucified and Risen (Horse Encyclopaedia). Theoklesia (2012), ISBN 978-5904788216, p. 372.
- Nevzorov, Alexander. Tractate on a School Mount (2012) ISBN 978-5904788162.
- Hempfling, Klaus Ferdinand. What Horses Reveal: From First Meeting to Friend for Life" (2004) ISBN 1570762856.
- Nevzorov Haute Ecole on television
External links[edit]
- NHE website
- Lydia Nevzorova
- Equine Sciences Academy
- OurHorses Community blog (2012 NHE update)
- Lydia Nevzorova interview
- Bitless bridle
- Horse Conscious
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