Episode 4 – Biomechanics
In this lesson we will take a closer look at biomechanics. This is an important theme that I think every rider should have knowledge of. Equine physiotherapist Jarko Dun explains what the spine looks like using actual bones. We will be zooming in on the horse Barolo in-hand and under the saddle. I will also be riding Barolo from an extended neck position towards an upward neck and head position.
ENG - Dressage | Imke Schellekens-Bartels

Episode 1 – Imke Schellekens-Bartels
In this first episode I will tell you about my childhood, my close relationship with my family and our Academy Bartels family business. I will let you in on the special horses in my life and what they mean to me and will share my ambitions and future plans. You will also learn what I'm going to teach you in my masterclass.

Episode 2 – Learning theory of horses
As a rider it is important to know how a horse learns. That is why in this episode we will discuss the learning theory of horses. In our training system we use the principle of "action-pressure-reaction-reward".

Episode 3 – Posture and seat
In this episode I will tell you what you can do to develop good posture and seat. We will work with riders Lars and Jill. Using the flexchair, Saskia Heijkant explains what they can physically work on in horseriding, while they get exercises from fitness instructor Bouke van Spreeuwel.