First rounds to Helen and Isabel at Frankfurt

December 19th, 2021
No crowds of knowledgeable spectators at this years Frankfurt Show With this year’s big Frankfurt show cancelled the events were transferred – as they were last year – to Schafhof, the home of the show’s chief supporter, Ann-Kathrin Linsenhof and her family. In the opening round of the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal, an event at Prix St […] Read Article Comments Off on First rounds to Helen and Isabel at Frankfurt
 

Great Horses of the Past – Corlandus

December 17th, 2021
They were one of the most striking dressage combinations of all time - the powerhouse Holsteiner, and his petite, oh so elegant rider: Corlandus and Margit Otto-Crepin - we celebrate them... Read Article Comments Off on Great Horses of the Past – Corlandus
 

Harry Boldt on how dressage horses have changed…

December 16th, 2021
“In 1975, I had great luck to get Woycek. He was my best horse. He was nine years old and started his first year in Grand Prix, but the owner needed money and had to sell, and that was my chance. I found a sponsor who bought the horse, and had five very successful seasons […] Read Article Comments Off on Harry Boldt on how dressage horses have changed…
 

On the way to Grand Prix – working with Ferrero

December 15th, 2021
It's a long road to Grand Prix, we look back four years to when Jennifer Sekreve was training Ferrero on his way to Grand Prix - this week he made it! The classical principles in action... with some great photo! Read Article Comments Off on On the way to Grand Prix – working with Ferrero
 

Who are Germany’s top dressage stallions?

December 8th, 2021
The new breeding values of the German FN have been released - we analyse this annual who's who of dressage breeding and find there are some new faces on the rankings.... Read Article Comments Off on Who are Germany’s top dressage stallions?
 

Christoph Hess – Dressage Tests – Do they test our training?

December 6th, 2021
Judge, educator, trainer and communicator, Christoph Hess asks how can we make sure that our dressage tests really do test the correctness of our training.... Read Article 3 Comments »
 

The Principles of Horsemanship: Pressure / Release

December 2nd, 2021
The first principle is that the removal of any pressure reinforces the behaviour immediately before the removal. This is the principle of negative reinforcement... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Christopher Bartle – the ultimate coach

November 29th, 2021
Christopher Bartle - he's the equestrian coach with the midas touch... Rebecca Ashton has a fascinating interview with this exceptional mentor and motivator... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Andrew McLean on the Crucial First Training Principle

November 26th, 2021
Andrew McLean and the First Principle - This is the principle of negative reinforcement. I think what we need to recognize, is that when we train horses we are duty bound to perform negative reinforcement correctly... Read Article Comments Off on Andrew McLean on the Crucial First Training Principle
 

“Heads up” in Verden

November 25th, 2021
Verden licensing and OnLive auction of the jumping stallions (Verden Press Release) For the first time in the history of the Verden licensing, the Hannoveraner jumping stallions will be licensed separately from the dressage stallions. From December 2 to 4, the highly talented show jumpers will be the focus of interest. In addition to the […] Read Article Comments Off on “Heads up” in Verden