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Philippe Karl on the Problems of Modern Dressage and the Essence of French Classical Riding | INSIDE THE MANÈGE
In this second episode of the Inside the Manège podcast, I sit down with Philippe Karl, renowned rider and teacher of French classical riding. In this episode, he shares his critiques of modern dressage riding, discusses how to ride according to the nature of the horse, and what differentiates the French classical tradition. With over 50 years of experience riding and teaching, Philippe Karl was a rider of the famous Cadre Noir in Saumur, France for 13 years. While teaching…
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Christina Wunderlich: Passing on Classical Riding with Vertikal
Working dedicatedly to share her passion and spread the knowledge of classical dressage, Christina Wunderlich is a sought-after trainer and teacher, and the head rider at Oliveira Stables, the now well-known classical stable located in the epicentre of the modern dressage world in southern Germany. With a highly approachable, direct manner and a tireless sense of humour, Christina specializes in training students and horses in what is called Vertikal, a system of classical riding passed on by the teachings of…
