Training Method
What the art of riding tries to achieve is thinking riders and trainers, that always keep the best interest of the horse in mind, considering behaviour, anatomy, biomechanics, and other factors related to the physical and mental welfare of the horse. Riders who enjoy riding as it is supposed to be: time spend well together with another living being in ultimate harmony.
The foundation of the art of riding is straightness training: gymnastic exercises that allow the horse to become equally supple on both sides and equally strong in both hindlegs. No matter what goal you are after as a rider: every riding horse needs to be symmetrical. Whether you ride western or Icelandic horses, eventing or jumping, you have to be able to ride both on the left- and on the right hand. Therefore, the basic exercises of the Art of Riding are valuable for every rider, not just for those who strive towards classic dressage and the High School.
Once you have a riding horse that is trained symmetrically, it is time to select your destination: Those who are interested in dressage will be happy to continue with the art of riding. We use dressage not to win points, but as it was ment to be: for the development of the horse, both physically and mentally. We also strive for art; two bodies and two minds that are working together to create a beautiful movement.
Do you want to know more about straightness training and the Academic Art of Riding? You can learn how to do this yourself at a clinic. Or come and stay with us as a student at our stable in the Netherlands. We also offer Online Video Reviews of your training.
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