Kyra Kyrklund – The Young Horse & the first step…
Kyra Kyrklund was not only a great dressage rider, she is also a great teacher, a thinker, a theorist - and very funny! Enjoy this masterclass Read Article 1 Comment »
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Kyra Kyrklund was not only a great dressage rider, she is also a great teacher, a thinker, a theorist - and very funny! Enjoy this masterclass Read Article 1 Comment »
The 2020 WBFSH sires rankings
The Who's Who of Sporthorse breeding - the annual WBFSH sires rankings are analysed by Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander... Read Article Comments Off on The 2020 WBFSH sires rankings
ERIK HERBERMANN: The power of positions – Part 2
Another article of breath-taking brilliance from one of the great exponents of the classical principles of dressage - Erik Herbermann Read Article Comments Off on ERIK HERBERMANN: The power of positions – Part 2
ERIK HERBERMANN: Essential Reading for Any Dressage Rider
This is one of the most important dressage articles we have ever published! From the THM archives, a classic with Eric Herbermann - one of the guardians of the Classical Principles. Read Article 2 Comments »
What is the secret to riding young dressage horses?
Johannes Westendarp is one of Germany's most successful riders of young dressage horses - we asked him is it true that the auction horses are all sent crazy? And how do you produce a young horse that will be successful later... Read Article Comments Off on What is the secret to riding young dressage horses?
TOP TIP: Be careful with the walk! says Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen
The walk is a very tricky gait, and one of Germany's leading dressage coaches, Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen warn - don't do too much in the walk... Read Article Comments Off on TOP TIP: Be careful with the walk! says Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen
A great new book about Tom Roberts: ‘Go forward, dear’
The teachings of Tom Roberts spread all over the world thanks to his horse control books. In this new book, Nicki Stuart and Andrew McLean pay tribute to a great horseman... Read Article 2 Comments »
DressurFit: A fitness program from an elite dressage rider…
Oh now, not another fit to ride guru! But this time it's different. An individual program designed by two of the world's top dressage riders in collaboration with a gifted sports scientist. Rebecca Ashton tests it out... Read Article 1 Comment »
The Integration of the Baucher system in the classical school of de la Guérinière
In this article, Portuguese Master of Classical Equitation, Miguel Tavora reconciles the teachings of two French Masters, Baucher and de la Guérinière, and shows that many modern competition riders use the techniques of both… Read Article 10 Comments »
The Purpose and the Importance of the Circle
One of the great theorists of Classical Dressage, Henri van Schailk explains the purpose and correct way to ride that all important circle... Read Article Comments Off on The Purpose and the Importance of the Circle