Dressage – Page 2 – The Horse Magazine

Gustav Rau – Making Equestrian Sport in Germany

August 15th, 2025
One man more than any other shaped the entire equestrian establishment in Germany and his words are as wise today as they were fifty years ago... Gustav Rau - visionary genius. Read Article 3 Comments »

Long and Low -where did it come from?

August 12th, 2025
Long and Low - one of the great controversies of the dressage world. Where did it come from, what does it do? Paul Belasik has a fascinating new book. A review by Christopher Hector. Read Article 4 Comments »

Harry Boldt – A Tribute

July 30th, 2025
One of the world's great dressage trainers turned ninety five this year - we pay tribute to Harry Boldt... Read Article Comments Off

Bimbo Peilicke – Riding Master

As we mourn the death of our friend Glennis, we remember her role in bringing to Australia dressage master, Bimbo Peilicke... Read Article 2 Comments »

Aachen 2025 Dressage

July 13th, 2025
It's the world's greatest horse show, and once again, the best from all around the world were there to do battle, Rebecca Ashton was there for this on-the-spot report.. Read Article Comments Off

The second Schockemöhle Helgstrand Online Foal Auction

July 11th, 2025
Once again the Schockmöhle Helgstrand team have an amazing collection of jumping and dressage foals in their latest online auction... check them out... Read Article Comments Off

Dutch Dressage Breeding – how did it start?

June 28th, 2025
How did the Dutch become world leaders in the breeding of dressage horses? This is the fascinating story of the first breeder to turn from jumping to dressage, with fabulous results... Read Article Comments Off

Climbing the Classical Pyramid – Step 4

Impulsion is not simply energy or forward; impulsion is the effective engagement of the hindquarters in a balanced, relaxed and connected frame. Read Article Comments Off

The Ten Commandments…

June 15th, 2025
Andrew McLean has a 10 point check list to see if your training program is based on sound scientific principles... Read Article 1 Comment »

Climbing the Classical Pyramid:Steffen Peters on CONTACT -Part 3

June 14th, 2025
Steffen Peters on Contact “If a man knows all things, but has no ‘feel’, that is disaster.” Nuno Oliveira Contact – Steady, Light and Even Steffen showing light even contact – notice how he is only using the snaffle rein of the double bridle Contact is an holistic flow of energy. The energy […] Read Article Comments Off