The Cadre Noir de Saumur is represented at the Global Dressage Forum on October 27 and 28th by the teaching staff of the French National Riding School.
Cadre Noir is presenting the classical art of the haute école and the principles of European horsemanship.
The Cadre Noir of Saumur teaches the classical art of the haute école as it emerged in the 16th century in Italy before influencing the principles of European horsemanship. But the school at Saumur, which keeps alive the rules that have defined equestrian art since Antiquity (with the highly valued principles of Xenophon), is also in a pure military tradition. Today it still passes on the precepts inherited from the greatest names of cavalry, such as General L'Hotte, Saumur's most famous riding instructor, author of the famous precept on which modern horsemanship is based: "Calm, forward, straight and light". During the Global Dressage Forum Cadre Noir will give a presentation with an introduction of the tradition and specificities of the equitation in Saumur, followed by a practical a demonstration with horses to show the technical practices on the ‘jump above the ground’(Sauts d’école: courbette, croupade & capriole).
The presentation of the Cadre Noir is part of a two day program of the Global Dressage Forum in Hooge Mierde, Holland. Among the clinics and presentations are the evaluation of the Olympic Games by the President of the Dressage Committee, a clinic by world-famous trainer Hubertus Schmidt, demonstrations by world’s best mental and physical trainers, and a presentation of the Dutch Warmblood Breeding Society and the National Federation, including many top horses and famous stallions. More information at www.globaldressageforum.com.
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