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Category: Dressage

Working under saddle with Herr Kukuk

August 9th, 2021
“Dressage is all about working with the horse to help him carry himself better and to take up more weight in his hocks.” The late Franz Kukuk was educated first in the German system, and then at the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Franz Kukuk was legendary for his in hand work, and after his […] Read Article Comments Off on Working under saddle with Herr Kukuk
 

Rodrigo Torres: from Working Equitation to Olympic Dressage

July 30th, 2021
Rodrigo Torres was always an exceptional rider, someone who could produce instant balance, instant harmony, to see him shine in Tokyo was to celebrate a very special horseman.... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl: The road to Tokyo

July 29th, 2021
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl was the superstar in the dressage at Tokyo, but it was a long road to the top, with lots of help from horses and humans along the way, read this very special interview with the gold medallist... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

What’s wrong with that piaffe passage tour?

July 28th, 2021
If you have been watching some of the piaffe and passage in the Tokyo tests, and are wondering, that doesn't look right - you are not alone. Jeremy Steinberg explains... Read Article 4 Comments »
 

Hannoverian Bloodlines Shine in Tokyo!

July 27th, 2021
The entries at the Tokyo Games showed once again, how influential that Hanoverian 'B' line has become in modern dressage... Read Article Comments Off on Hannoverian Bloodlines Shine in Tokyo!
 

Lusitanos star in Tokyo


Dressage at Tokyo was a triumph for one of the ancient breeds, the Lusitanos - with five competing in the Grand Prix Read Article 4 Comments »
 

Dressage judging at the Games – was it always corrupt?

July 23rd, 2021
The great Alois Podhajsky looks at dressage judging at the Games and finds over and over again, there was controversy and bias on display... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

A great partnership – Nathalie and Kyra

July 20th, 2021
The Danish Team has come to Tokyo ready to grab a medal and their team of stylish riders are greatly helped by their coach and leader, Princess Nathalie, and unofficial helper, Kyra Kyklund... Read Article Comments Off on A great partnership – Nathalie and Kyra
 

Cathrine Dufour MAKING IT her own way!

July 19th, 2021
She went to Rio an unknown and emerged a star, now Cathrin Dufour goes to Tokyo one of the world's very top riders. Rebecca Ashton has this exclusive interview with Cathrin in Tokyo... Read Article 1 Comment »