Christian Thiess de-mystifies the Half Halt
Half halt or half-parade? Christian Thiess explains the how, why and when of this essential key to riding and training. Riveting reading... Read Article 2 Comments »
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Half halt or half-parade? Christian Thiess explains the how, why and when of this essential key to riding and training. Riveting reading... Read Article 2 Comments »
Showing the horse the way to the ground – with Christian Thiess
The tests, or 'truth-stones', include the full halt, medium trot and piaffe, plus one test that has the advantage over all the others in that it can accompany the horse throughout his entire development… Showing the horse the way towards the ground. Read Article 7 Comments »
Stretching, it’s essential…
The importance of relaxation cannot be overstressed for only a relaxed horse is able to develop athletically in its entirety, improving the suppleness and coordination of his joints and muscles. Read Article Comments Off on Stretching, it’s essential…
The Basics of Dressage with Christian Thiess: Exercises to straighten the Horse
The straightening of the horse is one of the most important goals to be achieved in horse training, if not the most important. In the six element scale of preparation, straightening takes fifth place. Just as a reminder, the scale of the preparation is: Rhythm Relaxation Acceptance of the bit Impulsion Straightening Collection This means […] Read Article 2 Comments »
Leg Yielding by Christian Thiess
In this first of a two part article, Christian Thiess discusses the benefits - and dangers - of leg yielding in dressage training Read Article Comments Off on Leg Yielding by Christian Thiess
The Misunderstood Half Halt: The Alphabet of Riding
Perhaps there is no single term in riding so used, so abused, and so confused as the expression: Half Halt! We asked German trained, New Zealand based, dressage expert CHRISTIAN THIESS to shed some light on this most important, and most puzzling, of the equestrian skills… Read Article 9 Comments »
Uberstreichen: The Fine Tuning Before the Concert
Dressage trainer, Christian Thiess talks about Uberstreichen... Read Article Comments Off on Uberstreichen: The Fine Tuning Before the Concert
Proofstones: Precious Jewels of Horse Preparation
Proof-stones, steps along the training scale, a way for the rider to check that his or her horse is on the right path... Read Article 1 Comment »