Classical Connection Dressage
Licensed Horse Riding Instructor
Trainee Teacher of Philippe Karl’s School of Légerèté
Training Built on Trust
Every horse is unique, and every partnership deserves to be built on trust rather than force.
Inspired by the principles of École de Légèreté, my lessons combine classical dressage, biomechanics, and clear communication to help both horse and rider develop confidence, balance, and harmony.
Whether you're new to riding or looking to deepen your understanding of your horse, you will learn in a calm, respectful environment where partnership always comes first.
My Mission and Values: Absolute respect for the horse
Lightness
Helping horses move with confidence, ease, and self-carriage.
Balance
Classical dressage guided by biomechanics.
Clear Communication
Helping horse and rider grow together through clear communication system.
I am proud to be developing as a
Trainee Teacher within École de Légèreté.
I believe that when we replace force and restriction with communication based on clarity, understanding, and trust, horses become more confident, better balanced, and more willing partners.
For me, dressage has always been about harmony between horse and rider, a shared journey of development, and a partnership built on mutual respect.
My way of teaching
I am passionate about sharing these principles with anyone who wishes to better understand their horses. I work with all kinds of horses and riders, regardless of their level or experience.
Theory Sessions
Gain a deeper understanding of equine biomechanics, learning theory, and the principles behind every exercise to support thoughtful horsemanship.
Riding According to École de
Légèreté
Develop lightness, balance, and harmony through clear communication based on french classical principles, biomechanics, and respect for the horse.
In-Hand Work
Build suppleness, straightness, and understanding through gentle ground exercises that prepare both horse and rider for ridden work.
Lunge Work
Improve balance, rhythm, and communication from the ground, helping horses develop confidence without the weight of the rider.
Hi, I’m Malgosia. My journey with horses began when I was seven years old at the riding school at the Equestrian Centre – Sopot Hippodrome. By the age of 13, I had been admitted to the dressage stable by the director, Bogusław Misztal, to start dressage training. Since 1986, I have represented Hipodrom Sopot Dressage, competing at national and international levels of dressage competitions. Each year, I took part in Dressage Championships for Juniors and Young Riders, achieving great results.
I was educated through modern dressage methods of training and spent years working hard on producing young dressage stallions. I learned so much during that time, but I was always curious to learn the classical dressage training approach. For many years, I searched for answers. I wanted to understand how horses learn, how their bodies work, and how I can communicate with them more clearly and fairly, based on a system that puts horse in the centre while developing balance, straightness and athleticism.
That search eventually led me to Philippe Karl’s book Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage. I found a classical philosophy that brought together classical principles, science, biomechanics, and horse welfare at the centre. In 2020, I began training with Catherine Marshall, Master Teacher of Philippe Karl’s École de Légèreté. From the very first lesson, I felt I had finally found what I had been looking for years. Since then, alongside my wonderful PRE gelding, Jayem Ragnar, I continue to learn every day. He has been my greatest friend, constantly reminding me that good horsemanship begins with humble listening and patience. Meeting Philippe Karl in 2024 and getting his book Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage signed was an emotional moment. Today, I have a passion for sharing French Classical Dressage training methods with other riders at all levels.
I am a Trainee Teacher of Philippe Karl’s École de Légèreté. My lessons include lunging, in-hand work, some jumping and riding according to the principles of the EdL.
I am available for regular lessons in the Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I am also available for clinics in Gdańsk/Poland and surrounding areas.
Contact me via email or phone to find out how I could help you and your horse.
+44 7818 119 015
classicalconnectioninfo@gmail.com
About me