Bee and the Horse
The Academic Art of Riding Blog from Poland
Tag: Poland
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”
Very Necessary Update ;)
So much has happened since the beginning of the year. I spent the month of February being a working student for Marius Schneider Since I came back I have started to train Weto on a daily basis (the horse of Karolina, also known as… Continue Reading “Very Necessary Update ;)”
Springtime!
Spring is coming to Warsaw, finally! I grew up in the south west of Germany where winters are very short and mild, so the winter in Warsaw, even if it’s a relatively warm one like this year, feels like an eternity of frost to… Continue Reading “Springtime!”
Warm Days in January (Stable Zen 4)
You know you live in Poland when you’re calling five degrees Celsius warm… With the weather turning colder again, I want to share some pictures I took last week on a sunny, warm January day. We’re having a mild winter this year, more rain… Continue Reading “Warm Days in January (Stable Zen 4)”
Wintertime!
Brrrrr it was cold today at the stable! -10 degrees. I had this great idea of taking my horse for a walk in the snow, but when I went to get him from the paddock, he looked at me like “Well, have fun!” So… Continue Reading “Wintertime!”
Why Horses are the Better Friends
Horse friendships are about sharing the present moment and giving each other comfort, regardless of size, colour, and breed. If we were able to learn from them and let go of our prejudices and preconceptions, we would find true friendships where we would not… Continue Reading “Why Horses are the Better Friends”
Girl’s Sunday at the Stable, Part 2
It’s a girl’s Sunday at the stable again! I love that me and Karolina seem to have a habit of driving out to the stable at the weekends. I wanted to post these photos already for three weeks, but you know how it is. With the… Continue Reading “Girl’s Sunday at the Stable, Part 2”
Living in the Shadows: the Imprisoned Horses of the Warsaw Racetrack
Horse racing is a glamorous business. Classy, fiery horses, elegant outfits, the thrill of betting, and the chance of winning a lot of money. Spectators readily believe in this cliche, especially the rising Warsaw middle class with their black SUVs and designer clothes. To… Continue Reading “Living in the Shadows: the Imprisoned Horses of the Warsaw Racetrack”
Short Walk in the Snow
The past three weeks have been very cold here in Warsaw with up to -20 in the night and not warmer than -5 during the day. Today’s +3 felt like spring! I used the opportunity to take a short walk around the stable; Baja,… Continue Reading “Short Walk in the Snow”
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