New Video: Longeing the Young Horse
Early training of classical longeing with Rose's new prospect, a 3 year old gelding by Sir Gregory called "Zane."
22
Oct
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17
Nov
The Horse Magazine Features Paul’s Classical Training Scale #5: High School
Paul’s classical training scale, as featured on our History of Dressage Poster, ends with High School. This series celebrates the launch of Paul Belasik’s wall poster that charts the history and heritage of the classical tradition of dressage.
05
Nov
The Horse Magazine Features Paul’s Classical Training Scale #2: Communication
Paul’s classical training scale, as featured on our History of Dressage Poster, continues with Communication. This series celebrates the launch of Paul Belasik’s latest project – a wall poster that chart the history and heritage of the classical tradition of dressage.
03
Nov
The Horse Magazine Features Paul’s Classical Training Scale #1: Trust
Paul's classical training scale, as featured on our History of Dressage Poster, begins with Trust.
03
Nov
The Horse Magazine Features Article Series on Heritage of Dressage Poster
This is a four or five part series that Chris Hector of the Horse Magazine is doing on the poster.
30
Sep
New Poster Available for Sale! The History of Classical Dressage and Classical Training Scale
On a single page, Paul Belasik has presented a beautiful, frameable poster that should hang in every dressage stable. It is a synopsis of dressage history from the Renaissance to modernity. The genealogy of five centuries of different national schools is a telescope into the past, and illuminates some of the outstanding contributors to classical dressage around the world.
10
Sep
September 20 Lecture Demo: Dressage for Everyone
Registration is now open for our September Lecture/ Demo, "Dressage for Everyone."
03
Mar
New Article: Notes on Piaffe
Judging from my mailbox, dressage riders seemed perplexed about how competition judges are currently evaluating some horses’ piaffes at the international level. What is high quality and what is faulty? In this article, I will address two major faults in piaffes of popular riders that have appeared in recent performances, and seem to be confusing viewers.
23
Jul
23
Jul
“Modern Study of Expertise” from “Dressage for No Country”
From "Dressage for No Country:" The Road to Mastery and The Modern Study of Expertise.
I have noticed a nagging weakness that shows up in a lot of riders. They have an aversion to studying theory.
29
May
Review of demo lecture on Developing a Successful Practice
Our second lecture demonstration of the year, Developing a Successful Practice, was a comprehensive overview of principles for both the rider and the horse.
29
May
07
Apr
New 2019 Lecture/Demo Series At Lost Hollow Farm
281 Lost Hollow Road Dillsburg, PA
The Pennsylvania Riding Academy is pleased to announce a new lecture and demonstration series for 2019. Paul Belasik will conduct six sessions, once per month April through September.
29
Jan
Paul’s New Book: “Dressage for No Country”
He spent a lifetime studying and traveled the world in search of "true" dressage. This is what he found.
29
Jan
Musical Freestyle: Your Horse is Not a Large Drum
This is the second part of a two part blog. The first was about music in the daily existence of a dressage stable.
26
Dec
Seneca – pure Andalusian gelding, 16.2 hands
Here is a glimpse of one of our exciting prospects that will be available in 2019. Seneca is a 2016 pure Andalusian gelding, 16.2 hands. This gelding has three comfortable, excellent quality gaits and a phenomenal disposition. Incredibly kind and responsive, he is a pleasure to work with.
17
Dec
Teaching, Criticism and Self Esteem
“Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
– Children’s rhyme.
Podcast Lectures and Interviews with Paul Belasik
We have selected a few of Paul's past lectures from old recordings to share with you that illuminate Paul's extensive research, knowledge and philosophy of riding horses. In many cases, these podcasts have been converted from tape recordings, so we ask for the listener's patience if the quality suffers at moments.
09
Sep
Search for Collection in paperback from Crowood Press
Just released in 2018! At the core of this book is a series of 'state of the art' experiments in which the author participated, designed to establish whether certain classical ideas about true collection could be scientifically proved. 
27
Jul
SOLD: Trapunto – Andalusian Gelding by Grand Prix Stallion
Unusual Andalusian gelding, brown bay, 4 years old. 16.2 hands, by Grand Prix stallion Fiero LFA. Truly exceptional prospect, excellent temperament, comfortable gaits.
27
Jun
For Sale: Jacandara – granddaughter of Evento
16.1, 7 year old gray PRE Andalusian mare, IALHA registered. This beautiful granddaughter of Spanish Olympic horse Evento, is very safe, has excellent movement, and comfortable gaits.
27
Jun
Current Opening for Horse in Training
The Pennsylvania Riding Academy currently has an opening for a horse to come into training.
04
Dec