Inside the Manège

Discover Classical Riding with Inside the Manège, and dive into insights from classical riders, training concepts, and equestrian culture rooted in the art of dressage and classical riding. My name is Maria Cooke and I'm a Zurich‑based, Canadian classical dressage rider and equestrian writer, who began as a hunter/jumper and moved to Europe to learn and practice my passion, classical dressage.

Join me as we explore:

• The details of classical dressage, from biomechanics to self-carriage and balance
• Baroque influences such as from the Portuguese and French classical equitation traditions
• Training philosophies from classical masters (like Nuno Oliveira, François Baucher, and Gustav Steinbrecht)
• Interviews and training principles that explain classical riding for riding today