What’s wrong with that piaffe passage tour?
If you have been watching some of the piaffe and passage in the Tokyo tests, and are wondering, that doesn't look right - you are not alone. Jeremy Steinberg explains... Read Article 4 Comments »
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If you have been watching some of the piaffe and passage in the Tokyo tests, and are wondering, that doesn't look right - you are not alone. Jeremy Steinberg explains... Read Article 4 Comments »
Hannoverian Bloodlines Shine in Tokyo!
The entries at the Tokyo Games showed once again, how influential that Hanoverian 'B' line has become in modern dressage... Read Article Comments Off on Hannoverian Bloodlines Shine in Tokyo!
Lusitanos star in Tokyo
Dressage at Tokyo was a triumph for one of the ancient breeds, the Lusitanos - with five competing in the Grand Prix Read Article 4 Comments »
Dressage judging at the Games – was it always corrupt?
The great Alois Podhajsky looks at dressage judging at the Games and finds over and over again, there was controversy and bias on display... Read Article 2 Comments »
A great partnership – Nathalie and Kyra
The Danish Team has come to Tokyo ready to grab a medal and their team of stylish riders are greatly helped by their coach and leader, Princess Nathalie, and unofficial helper, Kyra Kyklund... Read Article Comments Off on A great partnership – Nathalie and Kyra
Cathrine Dufour MAKING IT her own way!
She went to Rio an unknown and emerged a star, now Cathrin Dufour goes to Tokyo one of the world's very top riders. Rebecca Ashton has this exclusive interview with Cathrin in Tokyo... Read Article 1 Comment »
Birkhof’s TOPAS FBW – A top-class gem for Gestüt Vorwerk
(Photo credit Equitaris) Gestüt Vorwerk, known for the active promotion of exclusive horses in top dressage sport, announces a top-class new acquisition: Birkhof’s Topas FBW. The ten-year-old bay Totilas son is to join the phalanx of highly successful Grand Prix stallions such as Augustin OLD, August der Starke OLD, Fackeltanz OLD and Eichendorff NRW, the […] Read Article Comments Off on Birkhof’s TOPAS FBW – A top-class gem for Gestüt Vorwerk
Dietmar Specht talks about the basics
The all important basics of the classic German Training Scale... Read Article Comments Off on Dietmar Specht talks about the basics
Wisdom from Reiner Klimke
“The rider who is sitting a little bit forward, who doesn’t make himself heavy, is what I like. When I ride, I always try to not make myself heavy and bring the horse down, but to go with the movement and keep light, this is not one of our inventions.” “Dressage is also a lot […] Read Article 2 Comments »