Dressage – Page 38 – The Horse Magazine

Short in the Neck – Should we get used to the look?

August 6th, 2020
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…

July 23rd, 2020
How old is the German training scale? Where did it come from? All is revealed in this exclusive article... Read Article Comments Off

Cavalletti, why should we use them?

July 21st, 2020
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

Looking at connection with Susanne Miesner

July 20th, 2020
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

July 10th, 2020
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

July 9th, 2020
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

Christopher Hector: Talking with Charlotte Bredahl

July 8th, 2020
Charlotte Bredahl is recovering from an operation on her brain - meet this talented dressage rider, trainer, judge and mentor of young riders... Read Article 1 Comment »

Happy Birthday Carl Hester!

June 30th, 2020
Happy Birthday Carl Hester. Celebrate with Carl - enjoy some great pictures of him, and his horses. Read Article Comments Off

In Verden the Online Dressage Auctions continue

June 27th, 2020
In Verden the Online Auctions continue – for the fifth time the Hannoveraner Verband offers an online auction that has it all. 20 high class dressage foals are waiting for new owners. Read Article Comments Off

Jonny Hilberath – The Trainer’s Trainer

June 26th, 2020
There are some very flamboyant dressage trainers in this world who delight the multitude with their special tricks and unusual training routines, but thankfully there are many more like Jonny Hilberath, who just quietly get the job done… Read Article Comments Off