Bee and the Horse
The Academic Art of Riding Blog from Poland
Tag: dressage
Walk and school walk
What is the school walk? Why is it useful? And how do we educate it? We distinguish between the natural walk and the schooled walk. The natural walk is a four beat. The sequence of the legs is inside hind, inside front, outside hind,… Continue Reading “Walk and school walk”
Art of Riding Classroom
Years ago, during breakfast, my husband said to me: why don’t you start a blog and tell people about your journey with Nazir? This was the start of this blog, Bee and the Horse, in which I formulated my ideas about horse training for… Continue Reading “Art of Riding Classroom”
Just because we can, does it mean we should?
We all know that we can teach horses all kinds of things. Personally, when I teach something to my horses, I ask myself why I teach it and what it can be useful for. As a simple example, let’s take a hindquarter disengage. I… Continue Reading “Just because we can, does it mean we should?”
What were your lessons in 2020? What are your goals for 2021?
Don’t be afraid, this is not another coaching -post. I believe you are absolutely capable of living your live well 😉 Too many of the post that are around try to make us feel as if we are lacking something, and they try to… Continue Reading “What were your lessons in 2020? What are your goals for 2021?”
About the Latest Dressage Scandal Involving the FEI No Blood Rule
I have been thinking now for two days about the latest competition dressage scandal due to the application of the FEI blood rule. My thoughts are, in no particular order: The FEI dressage is a faulty system that promotes incorrect riding. The horses have… Continue Reading “About the Latest Dressage Scandal Involving the FEI No Blood Rule”
Reaction vs Response
Whether a horse is reacting or responding to an aid actually makes a big difference in our training. During my first internship at Bent Branderup’s, Christofer Dahlgren spoke to us one evening about the difference between reaction and response, an idea which changed my… Continue Reading “Reaction vs Response”
The Seat in the Academic Art of Riding: Physical Seat, Statical Seat and Half-Halts
In the academic art of riding, we distinguish between the physical seat and the statical seat. The physical seat is the area in which the rider and horse connect, where you touch the horse with your thighs, upper legs, bottom. The physical seat moves… Continue Reading “The Seat in the Academic Art of Riding: Physical Seat, Statical Seat and Half-Halts”
What is collection?
Last days I have thought a lot about this. Let me tell you a little anecdote that brought me a step closer to understanding collection: When I was a working student at Bent Branderup’s place, he was talking about collection with one of… Continue Reading “What is collection?”
The Power of Praise
The power of praise can not be overestimated! Horses will go out of their way if they feel your honest appreciation and love. Etienne Beudant said “„Demand little, repeat often, praise a lot!“. How can we understand this? First, “demand little” does not mean… Continue Reading “The Power of Praise”
Clinic with Marius Schneider in Warsaw, 22.-23. April 2017
I still owe you the photos from our wonderful course with Marius Schneider, 22.-23.04.2017!!! First of all thank you so much Marius for coming to us ❤ I know you have more requests for courses than you have weekends, so I really really appreciate… Continue Reading “Clinic with Marius Schneider in Warsaw, 22.-23. April 2017”
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