Is Dressage Having an Identity Crisis?
The new Grand Prix test cannot seem to make up its mind. What is prompting all this confusion? As usual Paul Belasik's ideas are challenging and enlightening... Read Article 3 Comments »
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The new Grand Prix test cannot seem to make up its mind. What is prompting all this confusion? As usual Paul Belasik's ideas are challenging and enlightening... Read Article 3 Comments »
What is classical dressage? Do we need it??
Robert Dover asks just what are the 'classical principles' and do we need them today? Christopher Hector delves back in history to find what those masters of the past have to offer. Warning this is a very long and serious article... Read Article 2 Comments »
Beat the nerves, enjoy your test
Do you lose the test before you have even started? Let Rebecca Ashton guide you through relaxation techniques with the help of top para rider, Heidi Ford... Read Article No Comments »
Short in the neck – long in the neck
Christopher Hector asks - do we have to get used to dressage horses being ridden in a very tight, high outline or is a longer, softer neck still an option? Read Article 3 Comments »
A Cornerstone of Training a Classical Dressage Horse
We think that this is one of the most profound, enlightening articles on dressage trainining that we have ever published.... Read Article 4 Comments »
World Young Dressage Horse Champs 2026
Christopher Hector analyses the bloodlines and finds there is one stallion that comes out on top - a very controversial stallion at that, check out the story! Read Article Comments Off on World Young Dressage Horse Champs 2026
Life at the top ain’t easy – Ask Jessi
Rebecca Ashton talks about what it takes to be the world's number one dressage rider with German star Jessica von Bredow-Werndl Read Article Comments Off on Life at the top ain’t easy – Ask Jessi
Heath Ryan – Did the punishment fit the crime?
Eighteen months for brutaily beating a horse. Do you think Heath Ryan got off too lightly? Read the article... Read Article Comments Off on Heath Ryan – Did the punishment fit the crime?
Tad Coffin explains – How (and why!) to ride in forward seat
Dressage, showjumping or eventing you need to be able to ride in a forward seat. Olympic gold medallist Tad Coffin explains why and when you need a forward seat - and how to develop one... Read Article 2 Comments »
Dressage Rules, Anti-Rules, and the Magical Widget
Are noseband checks necessary, or even a good thing? Dressage expert Paul Belasik has as usual - his own and highly controversial - view on the subject... Read Article 1 Comment »