Debbie McDonald training the spooky horse – and training the changes

October 6th, 2020
One of the many wonderful things about Debbie McDonald as a trainer is that she is inside the rider, Debbie has been there done that, it’s not just great theory, it is hours and hours spent in the saddle acquiring the precious knowledge that she is now passing on to her students – like Kristen […] Read Article Comments Off on Debbie McDonald training the spooky horse – and training the changes
 

Simone Pearce shares the secrets of her successes

October 2nd, 2020
Scarcely a day goes by without Simone Pearce achieving a new highest score for an Australian, how did she get there? Along with all her other talents, Simone Pearce is a natural when it comes to being interviewed… On a visit to Australia, she shared her knowledge and insights on the European scene.  How is it that […] Read Article Comments Off on Simone Pearce shares the secrets of her successes
 

Donnerhall – a Tribute

September 30th, 2020
Donnerhall - the greatest dressage sire of the all? We pay tribute to this extraordinary stallion... Read Article Comments Off on Donnerhall – a Tribute
 

Reiner Klimke – the way forward for Dressage Judging

September 28th, 2020
Really there was no need for Reiner Klimke to talk to a publication from a country on the other side of the world, but he was always happy to take the time to answer questions and spread his message of civilised correct dressage. It was a tragedy that we lost this exceptional man so young, […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo

September 25th, 2020
Photos are a valuable aid to the serious rider - here Dutch dressage master Johan Hamminga examines a series of photos, making valuable training points along the way... Read Article Comments Off on Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 3

September 23rd, 2020
This final in the three part series, illustrates Steffen Peters' dressage training philosophy in action - sit back and enjoy the wisdom... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Carl Hester – working with young horses

September 21st, 2020
Carl Hester on working with young horses, worth reading what he says about a young Valegro: Valegro starting out “Anyone who remembers him as a four, five or six year old, he had a very strong, Cobby, trot, there wasn’t the sort of power and expression he has now. He has a hanging moment now […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2

September 18th, 2020
Steffen Peters is not only an exceptional competitor, he is also an exceptionally gifted dressage trainer, as this report shows... Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1

September 15th, 2020
There are some clinics that stick in your mind long after the participants have packed and headed home, this clinic with Stefen Peters occurred way back in 2010… So what was so different about Steffen Peters? For a start Steffen is a brilliant teacher with a subtle multi-layered awareness of exactly what is happening between […] Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
 

Carl Hester and Peter Holler on judging young horse classes

September 12th, 2020
Carl Hester, trainer and rider,  and Peter Holler, judge, on what they look for in Young Horse Classes  When Carl, and German judge, Peter Holler, commented on the top combinations in the Young Horse classes the Brisbane Dressage Festival, the tone, I am sorry to inform you dear reader, is the same old, same old, […] Read Article 1 Comment »