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Horseback riding according to the academic art of riding is something that, because of the name, seems only for elite dressage riders.
But nothing is further from the truth, since all horses and ponies, untrained, experienced or even with a problematic background, can be schooled following the method of the academic art of riding.
So the academic art of riding isn’t just for those who aspire to dressage – it’s for anyone who wants to know the whys of the hows and to keep their horse strong and healthy into old age!
But maybe you’re wondering: what exactly is academic art of riding… Read more »
It is claimed that the “will”, i.e. the eagerness to move forward, is destroyed when working according to the principles of Academic riding. Do you have any experience regarding this phenomenon? Is the decreased “will” maybe a result of default training/riding… and not at all related to the “Academic approach” ? Personally I think this is the case. But on the other hand I have never heard about an Icelandic horse that has been trained in Academic riding to get top marks in competitions at high level… But then – I’m just an amateur! What do I know! Maybe you could comment!
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