The development of the German Training Scale…

July 23rd, 2020
How old is the German training scale? Where did it come from? All is revealed in this exclusive article... Read Article Comments Off on The development of the German Training Scale…
 

Cavalletti, why should we use them?

July 21st, 2020
So you warm up, so shall you reap… Belgian photographer Dirk Caremans captured Charlotte Dujardin out on the jumping arena, warming up Valegro for the Kür at the 2015 European Championships. THM consulted Ingrid Klimke, author with her father, Reiner Klimke. of the book, Cavalletti to comment… Charlotte and Valegro, about to enter the arena […] Read Article Comments Off on Cavalletti, why should we use them?
 

Looking at connection with Susanne Miesner

July 20th, 2020
Finding the correct connection is one of the greatest challenges for any rider. Dressage trainer and author, Susanne Miesner sheds light on this vital topic... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Gustav Rau – Making Equestrian Sport in Germany

July 16th, 2020
One man more than any other shaped the entire equestrian establishment in Germany and his words are as wise today as they were fifty years ago... Gustav Rau - visionary genius. Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Ingrid Klimke talks about the benefits of cavalletti work

July 10th, 2020
When should we start cavalletti work with our young horses? “When my four-year-old is on the aids and in rhythm, then it is time for pole work. Start with one, then two, three, four. Never more than four, if there is a problem they can jump over four, they can’t jump over eight. Start with […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Thinking about canter, what makes a canter good, with Johan Hamminga

July 9th, 2020
Is the best canter always three-beat? Can a four-beat canter ever be correct? Johan Hamminga explains, and Jen Sekreve and a young Gotcha Utopia illustrate. “There is a lot of uphill tendency in this picture, especially for a young horse, the wither is much much higher than the croup, the horse is steady on the […] Read Article Comments Off on Thinking about canter, what makes a canter good, with Johan Hamminga
 

Christopher Hector: Talking with Charlotte Bredahl

July 8th, 2020
Charlotte Bredahl is recovering from an operation on her brain - meet this talented dressage rider, trainer, judge and mentor of young riders... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Happy Birthday Carl Hester!

June 30th, 2020
Happy Birthday Carl Hester. Celebrate with Carl - enjoy some great pictures of him, and his horses. Read Article Comments Off on Happy Birthday Carl Hester!
 

In Verden the Online Dressage Auctions continue

June 27th, 2020
In Verden the Online Auctions continue – for the fifth time the Hannoveraner Verband offers an online auction that has it all. 20 high class dressage foals are waiting for new owners. Read Article Comments Off on In Verden the Online Dressage Auctions continue
 

Jonny Hilberath – The Trainer’s Trainer

June 26th, 2020
There are some very flamboyant dressage trainers in this world who delight the multitude with their special tricks and unusual training routines, but thankfully there are many more like Jonny Hilberath, who just quietly get the job done… Read Article Comments Off on Jonny Hilberath – The Trainer’s Trainer