Bee and the Horse
The Academic Art of Riding Blog by Bettina Biolik
Tag: horses
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”
Checklist: Does Your Stable Have a Good Atmosphere?
It’s all about the vibe. Ever since I have moved my horses to a different stable, I learned that a good atmosphere is worth gold. An equestrian centre can have the perfect facilities and yet you can feel a certain tension in the air.… Continue Reading “Checklist: Does Your Stable Have a Good Atmosphere?”
New Home, More Freedom
If you followed my blog for some time you might know that the needs of my horses are always a top priority for me. For years, I have been searching for a stable that would allow the horses to live as naturally as possible,… Continue Reading “New Home, More Freedom”
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”
Lightness vs. Softness
When we talk about “lightness” we refer to the horse’s body, to the level of intensity with which we would like to give aids. Softness, however, refers to the horse’s mind. The horse can be light on the aids and yet not be fully… Continue Reading “Lightness vs. Softness”
Thoughts about Respect and Horse Training
There is a lot of talk about RESPECT in the horse world. Mainly, that the horse needs to respect the human. For many, respect is the magic ingredient that makes everything else possible. If you have the horse’s respect, then communication and training comes… Continue Reading “Thoughts about Respect and Horse Training”
Under Pressure: Human Ambition and Horse Training
Most of us would like to achieve something in our horse training. We would like to improve a gait, refine an exercise, or learn the next one. Quite often, when I speak to horse people, I hear “I want my horse to do X”,… Continue Reading “Under Pressure: Human Ambition and Horse Training”
Must Be Love
My horse Nazir has a girl friend. Ever since Walia, a beautiful brown mare, has joined the group of horses in the paddock paradise in May, she and Nazir are inseparable. They do everything together: grazing very close to each other, exploring the forest,… Continue Reading “Must Be Love”
Working Student for Bent Branderup… Part 2
From 8-24th of August I helped out as a working student at Bent Branderup’s place in Denmark. And I fell in love with a pony. On a holiday in Denmark, me and my husband took the opportunity to attend Bent’s public evening on… Continue Reading “Working Student for Bent Branderup… Part 2”
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