Similarities And Differences: Natural Horsemanship Vs. Classical Dressage
Natural horsemanship vs. Classical Dressage
The natural horse training and classical dressage are so different but can be the same in various ways. Even though their purpose as a whole is different there is one key factor that both have in common: using communication and working together with both horse and rider.
The main difference would be the purpose and the style of the training. Classical dressage as a whole advanced from the cavalry form and training for war and became the art form of today. Having the esteemed level of incredible mental & physical collaboration, creating a joint regard, and harmonious relationship with, rather than against, the horse.
Natural horsemanship is more of a philosophy rather than an art form. It is working with horses based on the horse’s natural instincts and methods of communication. Understanding that …show more content…
So at the bottom of the pyramid is what is the base of everything is relaxation but the horse might need to start somewhere else on the pyramid and then go from there, it always depends on the horse.
The rider training scale:
Dressage’s most knowledgeable judges and riders rank assets points presented most important to least: Mental awareness, balance on horse, physical strength, body awareness, horse temperament-trainability, age of rider, finally dedication of amount of time they devote to riding.
German Olympian Ingrid Klime said “My ideal pupil would have great feeling for the horse, be smart, ambitious, have good body fitness, be a hard worker and a positive thinker.”
Jan Bemelmans trainer, “You have to believe in your student. I would add that hard work beats talent and a compassionate, talented worker would be the best pupil for
The natural horse training and classical dressage are so different but can be the same in various ways. Even though their purpose as a whole is different there is one key factor that both have in common: using communication and working together with both horse and rider.
The main difference would be the purpose and the style of the training. Classical dressage as a whole advanced from the cavalry form and training for war and became the art form of today. Having the esteemed level of incredible mental & physical collaboration, creating a joint regard, and harmonious relationship with, rather than against, the horse.
Natural horsemanship is more of a philosophy rather than an art form. It is working with horses based on the horse’s natural instincts and methods of communication. Understanding that …show more content…
So at the bottom of the pyramid is what is the base of everything is relaxation but the horse might need to start somewhere else on the pyramid and then go from there, it always depends on the horse.
The rider training scale:
Dressage’s most knowledgeable judges and riders rank assets points presented most important to least: Mental awareness, balance on horse, physical strength, body awareness, horse temperament-trainability, age of rider, finally dedication of amount of time they devote to riding.
German Olympian Ingrid Klime said “My ideal pupil would have great feeling for the horse, be smart, ambitious, have good body fitness, be a hard worker and a positive thinker.”
Jan Bemelmans trainer, “You have to believe in your student. I would add that hard work beats talent and a compassionate, talented worker would be the best pupil for