Dressage – Page 43 – The Horse Magazine

Zack dominates the 6 Year old championship…

August 4th, 2019
Join Christopher Hector on the sidelines for the Six Year Old Championship at the World Young Dressage Horse championships in Holland - an on the spot report on the final... Read Article Comments Off

Great win for Andreas Helgstrand

Story Christopher Hector Photos Kenneth Braddick dressage-news.com Jovian and Andreas Helgstrand – winners! Andreas Helgstrand and Jovian (Apache / Tango) win the Five Year Old Championship at Ermelo. Aha, did I hear you say, just what I expected, a PR exercise for Helgstrand dressage… Well actually no, it was victory for an exceptional horse and some […] Read Article 1 Comment »

Satisfaction in the Six Year olds… Christopher Hector at the World Champs, Ermelo

August 3rd, 2019
Satisfaction in the six year olds at the World Young Dressage horse champs... is our mild mannered reporter losing his cutting edge? Read Article 1 Comment »

Judging Young Horse Classes, what is important?

August 2nd, 2019
What do the judges look for in Young Horse Classes, we asked two respected judges to share their thoughts. Read Article Comments Off

Controversy at the World Young Dressage Horse Championships!

Christopher Hector reports from the first day of the World Young Dressage Horse Championships at Ermelo and sees some great horses and some appalling judging... Read Article 5 Comments »

Stretching, it’s essential…

August 1st, 2019
The importance of relaxation cannot be overstressed for only a relaxed horse is able to develop athletically in its entirety, improving the suppleness and coordination of his joints and muscles. Read Article Comments Off

Climbing the Classical Pyramid – Step 4

July 31st, 2019
Another step up the pyramid of classical riding with master trainer, Steffen Peters and sports psychologist, Jonah Oliver... Read Article Comments Off

Preparing for Aachen with Maria Caetano and Ton de Ridder

July 21st, 2019
How to prepare for a big event. Maria Caetano working with Ton de Ridder, lots of tips to get the best from your horse. Read Article Comments Off

Aachen Five Star Dressage…

July 19th, 2019
Christopher Hector reports from the world’s greatest horse show… There wasn’t a great deal to enthuse about in the first groups of horses. It is a worrying situation for dressage that the gap between the top five or six and the rest seems to get wider, by way of contrast with the jumping arena where […] Read Article Comments Off

When the 4 Star becomes the All-Star

July 18th, 2019
When half a dozen of the world's top dressage combinations end up in the four star Grand Prix it makes for a truly amazing class... Read Article Comments Off