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Chris Hector takes a lesson with Tina Wommelsdorf

April 19th, 2017
We published this story back in 1986, it is a sobering thought that over 30 years down the track, the same fundamental problem shows itself over and over again in the dressage arena… You’ve probably witnessed the conversation a hundred times. The horse has disgraced himself. The offence may vary. Perhaps he cantered too fast, […] Read Article 5 Comments »
 

Finding your perfect horse at Verden


Want to buy a horse at the Hanoverian Auction? Here is our guide... Read Article Comments Off on Finding your perfect horse at Verden
 

Vale – Tina Wommelsdorf

April 18th, 2017
As a tribute to one of the real pioneers of dressage, and a gifted and articulate proponent of the classical principles,  we re-print this article that first appeared in THM in 1986. Tomorrow we go to one of Tina’s clinics… Tina Wommelsdorf has long been one of Australia’s most successful riders, dressage trainers, instructors and […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

You have to make them feel secure…

April 13th, 2017
Johannes Westendarp is one of Germany's most successful young dressage horse trainers - join him in a clinic... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

John Fahey – Aussie Original


John Fahey dominated the Australian Showjumping circuit, and is still Australia's best placed rider at an Olympic Games. Chris Hector finds his biography engrossing... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The Basics of Dressage with Christian Thiess: Riding the horse into the outside rein

April 7th, 2017
Through engaging and bending the horse's inside hind leg, the rider will be able to influence and engage the horse's outside hind easier and therefore push the horse from behind into the bit. This will cause the horse to accept the bit. The horse is said to be 'in front of the rider's legs'. Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Meet the Saddleworld Horse of the Month – Johnny Johnson to his friends

April 6th, 2017
Meet the Saddleworld Horse of the Month - Johnny Johnson. Johnny is the first Four Year Old to be Champion of Champions at DJWTS Read Article Comments Off on Meet the Saddleworld Horse of the Month – Johnny Johnson to his friends
 

IAHP Rider of the Month Stuart Tinney


Stuart Tinney is IAHP Rider of the Month. Stuart has been part of both Australia's Olympic Medal winning teams - in 2000 and 2016 Read Article Comments Off on IAHP Rider of the Month Stuart Tinney
 

Hanoverian Breeding – Where it’s at…

March 28th, 2017
Dr Ludwig Christmann from the Hanoverian Verband discusses the current state of Hanoverian breeding, and the prospects for the future Read Article Comments Off on Hanoverian Breeding – Where it’s at…
 

Andrew McLean talks about the principles of horse handling

March 24th, 2017
Andrew McLean's ten principles of training and working effectively with our horses. Read Article 2 Comments »