Lena Polanski Riding Free Here

| Cue | Action | Feeling | |-----|--------|----------| | | Light, low, hips slightly forward | “Rooted, like you’re sitting on a soft cushion” | | Hands | Invisible rein – barely touching the bit | “Gentle whisper, not a grip” | | Legs | Steady, even pressure from inner thigh | “Soft push, like a gentle tap” | | Eyes | Quiet eye on a point 10–15 m ahead | “Focus, not stare” | | Breath | Slow, rhythmic – inhale on down‑stroke, exhale on up‑stroke | “Calm, synchronized with the horse” |

| Category | Details | |----------|---------| | | Lena Polanski | | Nationality | Polish (competes mainly in the EU circuit) | | Primary discipline | Dressage (with occasional show‑jumping and eventing cross‑training) | | Career highlights | • 2021 Polish National Dressage Champion (Intermediate) • 2022 European Dressage Team member (young rider) • Frequent finalist at the FEI World Dressage Challenge | | Training base | Riding school in Kraków, Poland (Polanski Equestrian Academy) | | Signature traits | • Emphasis on a relaxed, “soft” seat • Precise, low‑hand contact • Use of “invisible rein” concept to achieve clean, elastic lines | lena polanski riding