Working with Stefan Wolff
Give, then work him from behind. Don’t hold him down, keep it light, then remind him to work from behind through his body – the neck is only transferring it to the hand... Read Article 1 Comment »
Category: Dressage
Give, then work him from behind. Don’t hold him down, keep it light, then remind him to work from behind through his body – the neck is only transferring it to the hand... Read Article 1 Comment »
Dressage – the Bartle way…
Christopher Bartle’s method of training is mentally demanding for the rider, whilst challenging the horse athletically. The many exercises that make up Christopher’s own personal system are well-tested on his international dressage horses and eventers… and what’s more, they work! ANN-MAREE LOUREY sat in on a three-day clinic, while PETER STOOP took the pictures. […] Read Article Comments Off on Dressage – the Bartle way…
Ilse Schwarz Takes A Lesson with Steffen Peters
Steffen’s system pays attention to the details and, certainly with my horses, we are always training for the ultimate goal of attaining Grand Prix... Read Article Comments Off on Ilse Schwarz Takes A Lesson with Steffen Peters
The Issue of Connection – with Susanne Miesner
Susanne Miesner is highly regarded in Germany as a rider, a trainer, and also as a theoretian, a thinker, a questioner, in this article she looks at the vexing issue of contact... Read Article Comments Off on The Issue of Connection – with Susanne Miesner
London Olympic Games – 1948
A look at the Olympic Games of yesteryear... Read Article 2 Comments »
Robbie Soster Takes A Lesson With Miguel Tavora
Truly it was an exhilarating experience to sit in the indoor school at Miguel and Di Tavora’s equestrian centre in beautiful Kurrajong, and watch a new Grand Prix combination in the process of emerging from the training cocoon... Read Article 1 Comment »
Ulf Möller – Taking Up The Challenge Part Two
Tense is good, tense you can use… but first give me the whip. Okay, so you should never go to war without weapons but if I have a horse that is a little hot, I will take the spurs away and get the horse calm to the leg... Read Article Comments Off on Ulf Möller – Taking Up The Challenge Part Two
Taking Risks with Hubertus Hufendiek
Hubertus Hufendiek is a humble and dedicated dressage rider. He may not have a startling reputation of Olympic medals and World Cup performances, but he has impressed some of the most respected riders in the world... Read Article Comments Off on Taking Risks with Hubertus Hufendiek
Emile Faurie – the Quiet Man of British Dressage
Chris and Roz caught up with Emile Faurie at the 2011 European Championships in Rotterdam. Read Article Comments Off on Emile Faurie – the Quiet Man of British Dressage
Charlotte Dujardin – The breath of fresh air…
Charlotte Dujardin had her break-through moment at the 2011 Europeans… Share Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro’s first big win at the Euros in 2011… 26-year-old Charlotte is not just a joy to watch in the competition arena, she is a delight to interview. Charlotte has been working with Carl Hester for four years. Was international […] Read Article Comments Off on Charlotte Dujardin – The breath of fresh air…