Making Grand Prix Horses with Hubertus Schmidt
Hubertus Schmidt is one of Germany's master dressage trainers, and he has produced many, many Grand Prix horses. In this interview, he explains what he looks for in a prospect Read Article 3 Comments »
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Hubertus Schmidt is one of Germany's master dressage trainers, and he has produced many, many Grand Prix horses. In this interview, he explains what he looks for in a prospect Read Article 3 Comments »
Re-Training the Off-The-Track Thoroughbred as a Jumper: Part Two
Michelle Strapp talks about the rôle of the Thoroughbred in today’s showjumping world... and their advantages! Plus how to produce a successful off-the-track riding horse. Read Article Comments Off on Re-Training the Off-The-Track Thoroughbred as a Jumper: Part Two
Looking at de la Guérinière
When we study de la Guérinière’s Ecole de Cavalerie (published in 1731) for the first time, we find the crucial awareness of the developmental nature of classical riding – this really is what sets off dressage from other systematic ways of training a horse – the knowledge that the exercises have to be fitted to […] Read Article Comments Off on Looking at de la Guérinière
Andrew Hoy and Wonderful Thoroughbreds…
Andrew Hoy talks about Thoroughbreds as eventers, and tells us how to prepare them for their new career. Read Article Comments Off on Andrew Hoy and Wonderful Thoroughbreds…
How does the KWPN dressage horse compare to the German horses?
German or Dutch - that's the question for the breeders of dressage horses... or is it, is the way forward a fusion? German breeding expert, Dr Ludwig Christmann looks at the differences and strengths of the two... Read Article 1 Comment »
Andrew McLean, training principles
Share Andrew McLean’s insights to training, and understanding our equine partners, essential knowledge for all: “In dressage, voice aids are not used in competition. Instead, as the horse learns to respond from lighter rein and/or leg aids, the horse becomes increasingly aware of the associations of seat and weight that naturally occur with rein and/or […] Read Article Comments Off on Andrew McLean, training principles
Working with Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin
Vanessa Way tells us about working with Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester, a great insight into the famous twosome’s philosophy: “I think you’ve got to get the horse balanced and you’ve got to get the engine quick. That’s what Carl always says. First of all we’ve got to get the horse forward off the leg. […] Read Article Comments Off on Working with Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin
The Shoulder In – what is it? how do you do it? why?
Dressage expert, and student of the Classical Principles, Henri van Schaik looks at one of the most important, and controversial movements - the Shoulder In. Read Article Comments Off on The Shoulder In – what is it? how do you do it? why?
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
Julia Krajewski grabs the lead at Saumur
German eventer Julia Krajewski has grabbed the lead at Saumur - find out much much more about the competition, and the breeding of Julia's french mare, Amande de b'Neville... Read Article Comments Off on Julia Krajewski grabs the lead at Saumur