Dressage training – Page 2 – The Horse Magazine

Debbie McDonald – how much collection for your young horse?

February 2nd, 2023
One of the many interesting facets of the art of dressage is the way knowledge is passed on, from one great teacher to the next. One of today’s super trainers, Debbie McDonald pays tribute to the German master coach, Klaus Balkenhol… “The biggest part of my coaching was in Germany with Klaus Balkenhol. I’ve had […] Read Article Comments Off

Dutch Dressage – What is it?

January 27th, 2023
Edward Gal returns with a Masterclass at Amsterdam, and Christopher Hector sets out to find just what defines Dutch Dressage? THM exclusive... Read Article 7 Comments »

Top Tip on Balance from Johan Hamminga

January 9th, 2023
Johan Hamminga talks about balance, it's really the most important thing, right from the start. Current star, Glamourdale, demonstrates good balance as a young stallion at the KWPN Licensing... Read Article Comments Off

Rafael Soto – there are only two types of dressage, good and bad!

December 2nd, 2022
Rafael Soto was an Olympic dressage star, now he is a thoughtful trainer in demand all over the world. Christopher Hector talks with Rafael about the exercises he uses... Read Article 1 Comment »

Is dressage heading in the right direction?

August 26th, 2022
Christoph Hess has been one of the key players in the defense of correct dressage riding and training, as an educator at the DOKR, a judge and commentator, and now more and more, a trainer. He talks about what is right and what is wrong in the world of dressage... Read Article 1 Comment »

Back to Basics with Princess Nathalie

July 27th, 2022
Princess Nathalie of Denmark is not only a great dressage competitor, she is a wonderful dressage trainer - it really does make a difference when the instructor has been there, done that, herself... Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald – get your rider position, right!

July 21st, 2022
When Debbie McDonald speaks, it is wise to listen for she is one of the key players in the shift of international dressage to a gentler, more horse friendly style of dressage... Read Article Comments Off

Do you really know what the basics are? And how to train them…

June 10th, 2022
The basics of dressage are a mystery, they are so simple, yet so difficult to get them right. Let Stefan Wolff help... Read Article Comments Off

Klaus Balkenhol: Which way for Dressage?

June 6th, 2022
When Klaus Balkenhol speaks, the dressage world listens - an exclusive interview with the guardian of the Classical Principles... Read Article 6 Comments »

Jean Bemelmans – the total trainer

May 25th, 2022
What makes a good coach, Jean Bemelmans, Master Coach, tells us. What to look for in a coach, everything the rider, and the coach, needs to know. Read Article Comments Off