Dressage – Page 34 – The Horse Magazine

Tips from the Top – Jo Hinnemann on training young horses

October 12th, 2020
The main thing I am trying to emphasise is that we should be thinking about the work we do every day, it should be logical, systematic, easy to understand for the horses, easy to understand for the riders. How much you can teach a young horse, depends on the horse. Because they are growing all […] Read Article Comments Off

Tips from the top – with Carl Hester

October 11th, 2020
Carl Hester on how to ride the best test you can Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro take their first look at the 2012 Olympic arena in London “The biggest mistake is not riding in the warm up how you ride at home.” “We try to have a warm up program that we take to the competitions. […] Read Article 1 Comment »

Debbie McDonald – and making the best of your horse!

October 8th, 2020
Debbie McDonald demonstrates how even the most unlikely candidate for dressage greatness can make it to Grand Prix through correct, gymnastic training... Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald training the spooky horse – and training the changes

October 6th, 2020
One of the many wonderful things about Debbie McDonald as a trainer is that she is inside the rider, Debbie has been there done that, it’s not just great theory, it is hours and hours spent in the saddle acquiring the precious knowledge that she is now passing on to her students – like Kristen […] Read Article Comments Off

Simone Pearce shares the secrets of her successes

October 2nd, 2020
Scarcely a day goes by without Simone Pearce achieving a new highest score for an Australian, how did she get there? Along with all her other talents, Simone Pearce is a natural when it comes to being interviewed… On a visit to Australia, she shared her knowledge and insights on the European scene. How is it that […] Read Article Comments Off

Donnerhall – a Tribute

September 30th, 2020
Donnerhall - the greatest dressage sire of the all? We pay tribute to this extraordinary stallion... Read Article Comments Off

Reiner Klimke – the way forward for Dressage Judging

September 28th, 2020
Really there was no need for Reiner Klimke to talk to a publication from a country on the other side of the world, but he was always happy to take the time to answer questions and spread his message of civilised correct dressage. It was a tragedy that we lost this exceptional man so young, […] Read Article 2 Comments »

Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo

September 25th, 2020
Photos are a valuable aid to the serious rider - here Dutch dressage master Johan Hamminga examines a series of photos, making valuable training points along the way... Read Article Comments Off

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 3

September 23rd, 2020
This final in the three part series, illustrates Steffen Peters' dressage training philosophy in action - sit back and enjoy the wisdom... Read Article 2 Comments »

Carl Hester – working with young horses

September 21st, 2020
Carl Hester on working with young horses, worth reading what he says about a young Valegro: Valegro starting out “Anyone who remembers him as a four, five or six year old, he had a very strong, Cobby, trot, there wasn’t the sort of power and expression he has now. He has a hanging moment now […] Read Article 1 Comment »