TRUST • BALANCE • LIGHTNESS
Trainee Teacher of Philippe Karl’s School of Légerèté
Horse Riding Instructor Certificate EL/5628/94
Based in Edinburgh UK & Gdansk Poland
Classical Connection
Horse and Rider Training
Contact:
Malgorzata Adamczak
classicalconnectioninfo@gmail.com
+447818119015
@classical.connection
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.
My journey with horses began when I was seven years old at the riding school on the Sopot Hippodrome. At the age of 12, I was accepted into a dressage training stable and began competing in national dressage competitions as well as the Polish Junior Dressage Championships, achieving numerous successes along the way. Like many riders, I was trained according to modern dressage methods and spent years working hard to improve my skills and achieve better competitive results. During that time, I learned a great deal, yet I often felt that something was missing. Some of the training methods I encountered raised doubts deep within me.
I loved horses too much to believe that tension, force, or submission should be accepted as part of their education. As my doubts grew, so did my curiosity. For many years, I searched for answers. I wanted to understand how horses learn, how their bodies function, and how we can communicate with them in a clearer and fairer way. Deep down, I believed there had to be another way—a system that respects the horse while also developing balance, athleticism, and genuine partnership between horse and rider.
This search eventually led me to the book Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage by Philippe Karl. Reading it became a turning point in my life. For the first time, I encountered a philosophy that brought together classical principles, science, biomechanics, and horse welfare in a coherent and logical way. In 2020, I began training with Catherine Marshall, a Master Teacher of Philippe’s Karl School of Légèreté. From the very first lesson, I felt that I had finally found what I had been searching for. Concepts that had once seemed unclear began to make sense, and questions I had carried for years gradually found their answers. Of course, this transformation did not happen overnight, but since then I have dedicated myself to studying and applying the philosophy of École de Légèreté.
Together with my wonderful Andalusian gelding, Jay Ragnar, I learn something new every day. He is my friend and constantly reminds me that good horsemanship begins with humility, careful listening, and patience. Meeting Philippe Karl in 2024 was a truly special moment. When he signed my copy of Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage, I felt immense gratitude for the path that had led me to that moment. This experience strengthened my desire to share this philosophy with other riders who, just as I once did, are searching for answers, as well as with anyone who wishes to learn horsemanship through this approach.
About me