Blog | Lise LeBlanc

Let the Exercises do the Work

There is a tendency that I have noticed with some Dressage riders today to be resigned to be stuck in low levels for a very long time,...

Balance Without Interference

My ongoing learning in Classical Equestrian Arts often forces me to go back to the beginning. It's completely worth the journey. My...

The Volte

The volte is the birthplace of everything in Classical Training. As such, it is very important to execute this critical exercise...

Making the Most of Mistakes: Growth Mindset in Riding

A good mistake is the best opportunity for learning. I have used this growth-mindset strategy as an educator for over twenty-five years...

What Is Lightness?

In Equestrian Arts, riding with lightness is the absolute goal. Dressage is intended to pursue that goal. Tension, resistance, pain,...

The Language of Riding

Riding horses involves communication a common language. Equestrian Art is a passion of communication with horses to achieve the lightest...

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