A Conversation with Dorothee Schneider
Christopher Hector catches up with Dorothee Schneider at Frankfurt Horse Show, to talk about how she trains from young horse to Grand Prix.... Read Article Comments Off on A Conversation with Dorothee Schneider
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Christopher Hector catches up with Dorothee Schneider at Frankfurt Horse Show, to talk about how she trains from young horse to Grand Prix.... Read Article Comments Off on A Conversation with Dorothee Schneider
Tips on Essential Basics from Dorothee Schneider
Why is German dressage so good? Basics.…What you see when you watch the best-of-the-best train is basics. This attention to detail and self discipline is just so perfectly tuned. Read Article 2 Comments »
Keeping your horse ‘on your side’, with Dorothee Schneider
“An important step is the motivation of the horse. The horse should have the opportunity to go into the paddock. The possibility to chill and move how they want, so then they can concentrate on the work when you ride them.” “The rider has to be sensitive to feel any problems in the horse. The […] Read Article Comments Off on Keeping your horse ‘on your side’, with Dorothee Schneider
The Art of Grand Prix with Dorothee Schneider
What do you look for in a potential Grand Prix horse? “The horse must be a motivated character, with three good paces. We have to look at their body – have we enough balance and power? You have to think it’s a young horse, okay good hind leg, good paces. Can I manage the character […] Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Grand Prix with Dorothee Schneider
Top Tip on training young horses with Dorothee Schneider
“My concept of developing horses is a combination of looking to a good suppleness, to be able to straighten. The first step is to stretch the horses forward and down but not by using the rein, I can only do that with a straight horse stepping the hind legs forward to the rein. It […] Read Article Comments Off on Top Tip on training young horses with Dorothee Schneider
Dorothee’s yellow brick road to equestrian excellence…
One of the world's very best dressage riders and trainers, Dorothee Schneider takes a Masterclass. Rebecca Ashton was there to take the photos and catch the words of wisdom... Read Article 2 Comments »
Making your own Grand Prix horses with Dorothee Schneider
German dressage star, Dorothee Schneider talks about her Grand Prix horses - the ones she made herself... Read Article 3 Comments »