May 2017 – The Horse Magazine

Paul Belasik: Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage? Part Two

May 27th, 2017
In an effort to understand and explain the persistence of certain fundamental problems in elite dressage, I have written a short series of articles. In the first article, I discussed the consistent misunderstanding of bend and its seismic effect on performances. In this article, I want to address hollowness in the horse’s back, which is […] Read Article 5 Comments »

Eric Levallois: A breeding comeback

May 25th, 2017
Adriana van Tilburg catches up with the man who made the World’s Number One Breeding Stallion… In the heart of French horse breeding, Normandy we find the breeding and sport stable of Eric Levallois – Haras de Beaufour. His stable is also the home of the world famous stallion Diamant de Sémilly (Le Tot de […] Read Article Comments Off

Christian Thiess – Leg Yielding Part 2

May 10th, 2017
Leg yielding how to ride the various forms. Then the horse will be ready; the path to the lateral movements (shoulder fore, shoulder in, travers, renvers, half pass) is clear. Read Article Comments Off

Shane at Badminton – After the dressage, looking at the course

May 5th, 2017
“So far, so good. I thought his trot work was really good, he was a little tight in his back in the canter work. He didn’t quite get the marks we were hoping for but I was pleased with him.” You’ve walked the course, riders are saying it’s the toughest in years, but they tend […] Read Article Comments Off

Shane has made it… Badminton

May 4th, 2017
Shane Rose and Shanghai Joe have arrived at Badminton and are settling in... Read Article Comments Off

THE SYDNEY CDI – dressage downunder

Photo – Franz Venhaus Suzy Jarratt reports from the Sydney International Equestrian Centre An international event at an international venue with international judges – and international horses, too? There were a few. Several combinations would do well in overseas small tours but when it comes to horses and riders who could hold their own at […] Read Article Comments Off

Month: May 2017

Paul Belasik: Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage? Part Two

Eric Levallois: A breeding comeback

Christian Thiess – Leg Yielding Part 2

Shane at Badminton – After the dressage, looking at the course

Shane has made it… Badminton

THE SYDNEY CDI – dressage downunder

Shane Rose takes on Badminton…

Brett Parbery and the way forward for dressage

Saddleworld Horse/s of the Month