Satisfaction in the Six Year olds… Christopher Hector at the World Champs, Ermelo
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 »
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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?
What do the judges look for in Young Horse Classes, we asked two respected judges to share their thoughts. Read Article Comments Off on Judging Young Horse Classes, what is important?
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…
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 on Stretching, it’s essential…
Preparing for Aachen with Maria Caetano and Ton de Ridder
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 on Preparing for Aachen with Maria Caetano and Ton de Ridder
Aachen Five Star Dressage…
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 on Aachen Five Star Dressage…
When the 4 Star becomes the All-Star
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 on When the 4 Star becomes the All-Star
At Aachen – The dressage warm ups…
Sit back in the stand and watch the world's best dressage riders and horses as they warm up at Aachen Read Article 1 Comment »
Good Dressage Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated…
Christopher Hector sits in on a clinic with Princess Nathalie. Danish dressage star, Princess Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein has been coming to Australia on a regular basis since 2008. The intervening years have been good ones for Nathalie as she has consolidated her position as one of the world’s leading dressage competitors, and thrilled thousands of […] Read Article Comments Off on Good Dressage Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated…
Jo Hinnemann on Contact
Dressage trainer, Johann Hinnemann discusses 'contact' and the correct fitting of the double bridle... Read Article 1 Comment »