Fall in
Love with
Dressage
Biomechanics, Feel, and Kindness
Welcome to the Art of Riding with Bettina Biolik
I support horse owners in learning dressage with respect for the horse — through thoughtful teaching, clear guidance, and the Academic Art of Riding.
No quick fixes. Proven principles, horse-first, step-by-step.
Have you ever dreamed about...
A dressage approach that deepens connection — without anxiety or tension.
Riding with quiet seat aids — and feeling like a centaur.
Groundwork and longe work that feels like a soft dance — not like a struggle.
Knowing what to train next — and how to build exercises step by step.
Helping your horse find balance — physically and mentally.
Those moments where you just think something — and your horse responds.
I know that longing...
I've always felt drawn to the kind of dressage that feels light, honest, and connected. And I also know how disappointing it can be to want the best for your horse, yet not feel at home in many training approaches.
That's why my teaching is built around small, meaningful steps — so you can find clarity in your work and keep your horse motivated along the way.
My Approach: From Relationship to Refinement
We begin with the horse's nervous system and creating connection, then develop an understanding of the aids, and finally build the body through gymnastic training.
CONNECTION
Safety, trust, and relaxation come first. When the horse feels safe, we can create true presence — mentally and physically — without force or bracing.
COMMUNICATION
A conversation built on clarity. You learn to influence posture and direction with precise timing and minimal aids, so the horse can respond softly and confidently.
EXERCISES
Gymnastics with a purpose. We use progressive exercises to develop strength, mobility, and self-carriage - always protecting the horse's well-being and motivation.
Dressage CAN be soft and connected!
The Art of Riding Classroom
The Classroom is my safe learning space online — where you can look over my shoulder as I train and teach, and where I can guide you with the same care I bring to lessons and clinics. You'll find theory lectures, full-length training videos, and step-by-step "how to" explanations organised into 9 modules, with new content added regularly. And if you want company on the journey, there's a private Facebook group where like-minded riders can ask questions and learn without feeling judged.
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Follow a step-by-step training path (groundwork and riding)
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Understand the "why" so you can make good decisions on your own.
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Build balance, straightness, and feel with exercises that make sense.
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Train with respect for the horse's body and mind.
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Connect better with yourself as a basis for the art
→ A calm, structured place to learn dressage with respect for the horse!
2026 will be my 8th year as a licensed Bent Branderup Trainer®
Dressage is more than training movements
It's the art of building a subtle communication, with human and horse as equal partners. In my teaching, that means:
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Training rooted in softness, harmony and mutual respect
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A clear, structured path to progress
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A deeper connection with your horse
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Joy in discovering what's possible — together
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Guidance that empowers you to train with confidence and independence.
How We Can Work Together
If you'd like personal guidance, you can work with me online or in person. Riders and horses of all levels are welcome. And I have great options if you prefer to learn at your own pace, too! Your dressage journey begins here.
Live Clinics
Growing community, learning together, inspiring each other...Come to one of my clinics somewhere around the world, or organize one yourself. I take you by the hand and show you how it's done! SEE CLINICS & DATES
Online Lessons
Don't have a trainer nearby who supports you in a kind and structured way? Join my remote one-on-one coaching program that fits your individual needs. Whether you prefer weekly lessons or meet once in a while - I'm here for you! LEARN MORE
Online Courses
Are you interested in a specific topic and want to learn at your own pace? My online courses are stuffed with actionable tips and exercises, and contain learning materials in different formats, such as video, audio and PDF. CHECK OUT THE COURSES
Every rider and horse has a story.
A story which I will honor when we work together. I'll meet you where you are and help you get the best out of the Academic Art of Riding - a training approach based on the teaching of the old European riding masters.
You will build skills step by step, so progress feels natural and rewarding – creating moments of “yes” that both you and your horse will love.
Testimonials
I am sitting here with a full head and a full heart. What a fabulous few days I have had with Bettina, kindred spirits and amazing horses. When the smallest changes can make the biggest of differences, it still blows me away! All our horses were amazing. Bettina is an outstanding coach and through her careful and considerate teachings, the inner beauty in the horses shines through.
I feel that my own Rosado is beginning to show glimpses of the horse he is destined to become - connected, confident, and proud. What an exciting journey I am on!
Elaine, England
I feel so lucky to have you as a mentor. The combination of face-to-face clinics, live online lessons, and video analysis with feedback chats has been so beneficial to my learning refinement and also empowering in that I am training my eye as well as my feel, and learning how to be more reflective, specific, and purposeful when I watch back my own videos. The more things click together, the more I wish I had learned to train like this years ago!
Jess, Australia
As one of your newer students, I'm so grateful to have found you and I know my horses are as well! Your program is the missing link that I had been searching for...training that focuses on body language and connection as the primary aid.
Sarah, USA
Lessons with Bettina are nothing short of transformational. Her quiet elegance with the horse, patience with the human, and clear teaching style for both, are refreshing to experience and seldom found. I immediately signed up for her online classroom to have a lesson with her, so I could continue learning from Bettina as much as I can, allowing me to have much clearer conversations with my horse, understanding his "voice" better, and ensuring his enjoyment in our work.
Victoria, Scotland
Big thank you, Bettina, for coming to Ireland to teach us. It was another wonderful weekend with such an amazing atmosphere. The Academic Art of Riding truly offers a treasured opportunity to learn yourself and teach your horse gentle communication, correct aids application, and biomechanically correct movement. We absolutely couldn't ask for a better teacher than Bettina!
Maja, Ireland
Get to Know Me
Hi, I'm Bettina Biolik — a licensed Bent Branderup Trainer® and international clinician. I teach horse owners how to develop timing, feel, and a deeper understanding of their horse's mind and body, so dressage becomes logical, respectful, and rewarding.
My work is rooted in the Academic Art of Riding: the basics first, careful education of the aids, and training that honors the horse as a companion — not something to "use". Today, I'm based near Warsaw, Poland, and travel internationally to teach clinics and lessons.
LIGHTNESS, CLARITY, CONNECTION
Dressage is a journey. Riding dressage requires introspection, an open mind, and discipline. And a lot of practice. Today, many riders want to achieve instant results. They are changing trainers and approaches, always on the lookout for the "magic" ingredient. This can lead to frustration - for both rider and horse. Let me help you find clarity in your training through the Academic Art of Riding.
Every horse-and-rider partnership has the potential for lightness, joy, and harmony. With step-by-step guidance, you can discover dressage that feels natural, connected, and fulfilling. Dressage that you and your horse will love!
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New Here?
You came across my work on my social media or heard about me from a friend? If you're new to my work, begin with the free webinar: an introduction to Academic Groundwork and the principles that make everything else easier. Packed full of valuable insights and tips — not one of these self-marketing webinars!
Academic Art of Riding Bettina Biolik
Podkowa Lesna, Poland
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