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Aug
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24
Sep
Paul Belasik’s Newest Contribution to Dressage and Education: The Classical Training Scale and History On a Beautiful Oversize Poster
On a single page, Paul Belasik has presented a beautiful, frameable large poster that should hang in every dressage stable. It is a synopsis of dressage history from the Renaissance to modernity.
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
The essence of the halt – few judges understand what it is
In every dressage competition test, at every level, in every country, the horse and rider will start and finish the test with a halt. The beginning of the test may read, “A: Enter working trot. X: Halt, Salute. Proceed collected trot.”
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
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Mar
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.
02
Jan
Asymmetry and Soundness: Analysis and Selling Horses
In an article recently published by the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, a question is framed in bold type: “Should we redefine equine lameness in the era of quantitative gait analysis?” The article begins, “An international team of researchers, including [some] from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, have strongly advised on the need to discriminate clearly between “asymmetry” and “lameness” when assessing a horse’s gait.”
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.
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.
14
May
New Paperback Edition of A Search for Collection
In paperback for the first time, A Search for Collection will be reprinted by Crowood Press.
04
Dec