Spencer Wilton – Exercises for better dressage
Spencer Wilton is one of the new faces of British Dressage - join him in a clinic and you'll find he has some interesting exercises, exercises he invented... Read Article 1 Comment »
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Spencer Wilton is one of the new faces of British Dressage - join him in a clinic and you'll find he has some interesting exercises, exercises he invented... Read Article 1 Comment »
Helen Langehanenberg tips on training the pirouette…
“Have a plan of what you want to work on before every ride. Think about what you want to do, and if your horse was good, don’t continue with the next exercise or movement. Keep the horse fresh and motivated to go.” Helen Langehanenberg working with Sara McDonald and Rocaille Training the pirouette “Start with […] Read Article Comments Off on Helen Langehanenberg tips on training the pirouette…
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
Fear in horses with Dr Andrew McLean
Fear is quickly learned, not easily forgotten and is strongly associated with the movement of the horse’s legs. It is important to learn to identify the range of fear responses in horses and to avoid and diminish them. What is fear? The fear response is the horse trainer’s greatest adversary. Fear in animals such as […] Read Article Comments Off on Fear in horses with Dr Andrew McLean
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
Verden Auction starts in April
Another exciting collection of dressage and jumping horses is lined up for the April Verden Auction - check them out! Read Article Comments Off on Verden Auction starts in April
Top Training tip from Lesley Brodbeck
Objective: focus, encourage articulation of joints, create rhythm and cadence. Introduce the exercise with the poles on the ground, start with four then add a couple more. Elevate gradually… this is hard work for the horse! Place poles so that the horse has room to straighten in preparation for the exercise. Approach slowly, give the […] Read Article Comments Off on Top Training tip from Lesley Brodbeck
Meet Belissimo M and his most famous daughter
Belissimo has certainly been a major player in the revival of the ‘B’ line in German dressage breeding. In 2021 Belissimo is recorded with 1063 progeny in competition for winnings of €1,106,878. Eight have won more than €10,000, with Isabell Werth’s recently retired superstar, Bella Rose way out in front with €299,035. He has produced […] Read Article Comments Off on Meet Belissimo M and his most famous daughter