17 Feb Conquistadores & Artists
A new article, by Paul Belalsik, about dressage and the military. Why does this linking of dressage to the military and military movements persist, and to this day sometimes overpower the well-documented artistic evolution of dressage?...The provenance of dressage being guided by artistic forces is overwhelming.
06 Oct Opening Available for Horse in Training
This fall, an opening is available for a horse in dressage training with Paul Belasik and Rose Caslar Belasik. For more information, contact paridingacademy@aol.com or (610) 247-8689.
12 Dec For Sale: Nashville SSH
Nashville SSH is a 16.2, 2016 double registered PRE Andalusian gelding. This premium prospect has a fantastic mind, doesn't shy, and comes in ready to work each day. He is a beautiful mover and a joy to train.
04 Oct Recap and Video Clips of Longeing and Work in-Hand Lecture/Demo
To recap our last lecture/demo of the season, we have a special treat of some brief video clips! Paul gave a lecture on the history of longeing, followed by an explanation of our equipment with a live horse model and discussion of other methods and equipment.
23 Jul “Modern Study of Expertise” from “Dressage for No Country”
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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.
18 Jun For Sale – Andalusian/Hanoverian IALHA Mare Caposalda
Caposalda is a 15.3 hand 2011 registered Half Andalusian (IALHA). "Cappy" is a comfortable, responsive mare with easy lateral work and extensions. Schooling flying changes (see video.) Lovely gaits and potential to go much farther.
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.