Classical principles of dressage

How to Take a Riding Lesson and Get Your Money’s Worth

October 21st, 2021
Paul Belasik is one of the modern world's great defenders of the classical principles of dressage and civilised riding, in this new article he points the way for you to get the most out of your dressage lesson... 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

From the Top with Isabell Werth

February 6th, 2021
You have been at the top of the sport for so long, but you are not sitting still, your riding keeps evolving… “I think first of all it is because of the daily training, day by day I have seven, eight, nine horses to ride, so this is training enough, and then I try always […] Read Article Comments Off

The Purpose and the Importance of the Circle

November 9th, 2020
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

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 »

The Veterinary Basis of Correct Training

September 8th, 2017
This is simply one of the best ever explanations of the connection between good dressage riding and the physical welfare of the horse by German equine veterinary expert, Professor Stadler... Read Article 16 Comments »

Robbie Soster Takes A Lesson With Miguel Tavora

September 11th, 2012
Truly it was an exhilarating experience to sit in the indoor school at Miguel and Di Tavora’s equestrian centre in beautiful Kurrajong, and watch a new Grand Prix combination in the process of emerging from the training cocoon... Read Article 1 Comment »