Let’s now discuss how a proficient riding technique can significantly enhance a horse’s movement with minimal training. How does a skilled rider instantly improve a horse’s performance, almost as if the improvement occurs the moment the rider mounts, compared to a less experienced rider? It’s crucial to understand that in Anna’s Riding Method, the fundamental

Exercises Let’s talk about exercises that can help you and your horse learn to turn correctly and ride on a circle. This process will involve learning for both parties. However, this course focuses on you, so we’ll consider how long it will take for you to understand and be able to execute each exercise. In

Let’s delve into how to ride in a circle using the riding techniques from Anna’s Riding Method. Previously, we discussed theories about riding on a circle versus straight lines. One such theory proposes that horses are more or less unable to bend, suggesting that a circle is constructed from many straight sections with brief shifts

Let’s now discuss how to execute turns according to Anna’s Riding Method. As you’re aware, we don’t want the horse to lean into the turn, nor do we want you to constantly pull, push, or pressure the horse.  So, what do we aim for? We want you to support the horse during the turn, maintaining

Let’s briefly delve into the biomechanics of a horse, both alone and with a rider, moving in a circle. What are the forces at play, and how can this movement be practically executed? In dressage textbooks and equestrian coaching lectures that can be found on various streaming platforms, you’ll often find two theories. The first

Riding on circles and executing turns are time-tested exercises in horse training, crucial in almost all equestrian sports that keep on surviving all advancements of the equestrian training. They are used to develop balance, strength and flexibility, and they serve an important role in straightening and collecting the developing horse and maintaining these physical aspects

Warmest Welcome to the 4th Module of Anna’s Riding Method: Turing & Riding Circles Below you can find links to the English and Polish language version of the Module 4 of Anna’s Riding Method. The 4th Module of Anna’s Riding Method is the most comprehensively prepared release so far, delving deeply into the nuances of

Welcome to the 4th Module of Anna’s Riding Method: Riding through the turns and circles! At the heart of Anna’s Riding Method lies a fundamental principle: riding in harmony with the horse, not against it. Our method of riding transcends traditional techniques, offering a unique perspective that emphasises the horse’s natural movement and the natural