What is Collection? With Christoph Hess

June 28th, 2021
Christoph Hess tells us the elements of collection, what should we look for, and some exercises to achieve it - an easy-to-understand guide with lots of pictures... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Stefan Wolff – the Golden Thread of Klaus Balkenhol

June 15th, 2021
The teachings of master trainer, Klaus Balkenhol, came to Australia thanks to his bereiter, Stefan Wolff who has become a regular visitor. Sit in on his first lesson with Emma Weinart - and - breaking news, Emma is headed home to Australia Read Article Comments Off on Stefan Wolff – the Golden Thread of Klaus Balkenhol
 

Christopher Burton conducts the Equitana Masterclass

June 12th, 2021
Christopher Burton, medal winner for Australia, talks about poles and why light aids are important. Plus he conducts a Masterclass, talks about the Tokyo Games and more. Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Balancing the Young horse: Michelle Strapp Unlocks the Secret…

June 5th, 2021
Story Chris Hector & Photos Roz Neave Since we started The Horse Magazine in 1984, we have run hundreds of articles on the much discussed and elusive ‘basics’. When the magazine started out, we would have interviews with trainers from Europe and when they told us, ‘your riders don’t have the basics’, and we asked for explanations, […] Read Article Comments Off on Balancing the Young horse: Michelle Strapp Unlocks the Secret…
 

Guarding the Classical Principles

May 21st, 2021
Thirty years ago, Charles de Kunffy sounded a warning - the Classical Tradition of Horsemanship was under threat. Today, that warning remains acutely relevant... Read Article 7 Comments »
 

Young horse winners – do they go on?

May 18th, 2021
The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is the world's most prestigious competition for young Prix St Georges horses - but how successful were the winners at Grand Prix? Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The Shoulder In – what is it? how do you do it? why?

May 8th, 2021
Dressage expert, and student of the Classical Principles, Henri van Schaik looks at one of the most important, and controversial movements - the Shoulder In. Read Article Comments Off on The Shoulder In – what is it? how do you do it? why?
 

Spencer Wilton – Exercises for better dressage

April 12th, 2021
Spencer Wilton is one of the new faces of British Dressage - join him in a clinic and you'll find he has some interesting exercises, exercises he invented... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Susanne Miesner – the training scale is not a cake!

March 11th, 2021
This is one of the most fascinating interviews we have ever published, Susanne Meisner sheds new light on an old topic - the Training Scale... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The Classical Principles Really Do Work – with Johan Hamminga

March 9th, 2021
  The classical principles really do work – and the result is beautiful Training with Johan Hamminga and Jennifer Sekreve  Story Christopher Hector, Photos – Roslyn Neave It was five years ago when we first met Johan, everything about the Hamminga stables and training area rang true. Clean, neat, tidy, the tack in its place, […] Read Article Comments Off on The Classical Principles Really Do Work – with Johan Hamminga