Debbie McDonald – a tribute
Debbie McDonald was a great competition rider, now she is proving to be a sensational team trainer, producing a squad of the most elegant riders in the world... Read Article 2 Comments »
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Debbie McDonald was a great competition rider, now she is proving to be a sensational team trainer, producing a squad of the most elegant riders in the world... Read Article 2 Comments »
Record price at the Borgmann online auction…
What a mover!!! About You sets a price record at the Borgmann on line auction - we look at his breeding and his breeder.... Read Article 1 Comment »
Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies
The Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay has died at the age of nine. The stallion had a hoof problem and while he was being treated, developed total system failure and despite the best veterinary care, could not be saved. Simone Pearce who rode him was convinced that he would go to the top. When I interviewed […] Read Article Comments Off on Gestüt Sprehe stallion Bernay dies
Andreas Hausberger – the Spanish School meets Competition dressage
Rebecca Ashton has one of the most fascinating interviews we have ever published, enjoy… When I was growing up, the Spanish Riding School was Shambhala. Given this was a time before the internet, Vienna was faraway and the only access I had to the School were magazine articles and books such as Podhajsky’s “My Dancing […] Read Article 15 Comments »
Short in the Neck – Should we get used to the look?
Everything that is old is new again… Back in January 2002, this paper by Albert Stecken was circulated throughout the dressage world, years later his words are still as relevant today as they were then… The following paper was written by General Albert Stecken and presented on his behalf by Jo Hinnemann to a meeting […] Read Article 8 Comments »
The development of the German Training Scale…
How old is the German training scale? Where did it come from? All is revealed in this exclusive article... Read Article Comments Off on The development of the German Training Scale…
Cavalletti, why should we use them?
As you warm up, so shall you reap. Valegro’s groom. Alan Jones is filming the exercise session for Carl and Charlotte… Belgian photographer Dirk Caremans captured Charlotte Dujardin out on the jumping arena the morning of the Kür, warming up Valegro at the 2015 European Championships. THM consulted Ingrid Klimke, author with her father, Reiner […] Read Article Comments Off on Cavalletti, why should we use them?
Looking at connection with Susanne Miesner
Finding the correct connection is one of the greatest challenges for any rider. Dressage trainer and author, Susanne Miesner sheds light on this vital topic... Read Article 2 Comments »
Ingrid Klimke talks about the benefits of cavalletti work
When should we start cavalletti work with our young horses? “When my four-year-old is on the aids and in rhythm, then it is time for cavalletti work. Start with one, then two, three, four. Never more than four, if there is a problem they can jump over four, they can’t jump over eight. Start with […] Read Article 1 Comment »
Thinking about canter, what makes a canter good, with Johan Hamminga
Is the best canter always three-beat? Can a four-beat canter ever be correct? Johan Hamminga explains, and Jen Sekreve and a young Gotcha Utopia illustrate. “There is a lot of uphill tendency in this picture, especially for a young horse, the wither is much much higher than the croup, the horse is steady on the […] Read Article Comments Off on Thinking about canter, what makes a canter good, with Johan Hamminga