Grace & Miguel – the dance goes on…

October 29th, 2017
Grace Kay had meant to work with her emerging FEI horse Karingal Jamiroquai, but when she led him through the door of Miguel Tavora’s indoor, we all let out a little groan. The chestnut was lame. Read Article 2 Comments »

Grace and Miguel: Equitation Ballet

October 15th, 2017
Miguel Tavora is a highly regarded dressage coach in both Australia and the United States, as well as in his homeland, Portugal where he originally trained with Nuno Oliveira, and in the Portuguese Cavalry School. Read Article Comments Off on Grace and Miguel: Equitation Ballet

The Integration of the Baucher system in the classical school of de la Guérinière

November 12th, 2020
In this article, Portuguese Master of Classical Equitation, Miguel Tavora reconciles the teachings of two French Masters, Baucher and de la Guérinière, and shows that many modern competition riders use the techniques of both… Read Article 10 Comments »

Rhythm or Balance – what comes first?

October 18th, 2020
Portuguese trained FEI dressage master, Miguel Tavora considers the equestrian chicken or the egg dilemma... Which comes first - rhythm or balance? Read Article 2 Comments »

Rodrigo Torres: from Working Equitation to Olympic Dressage

July 30th, 2021
Rodrigo Torres was always an exceptional rider, someone who could produce instant balance, instant harmony, to see him shine in Tokyo was to celebrate a very special horseman.... Read Article 1 Comment »

Lusitanos star in Tokyo

July 27th, 2021
Dressage at Tokyo was a triumph for one of the ancient breeds, the Lusitanos - with five competing in the Grand Prix Read Article 4 Comments »

Christopher Hector reviews Paul Belasik’s new book…

March 23rd, 2019
In the past year I have been enthralled by two equestrian books that could not be more different in their form, while at the same time, sharing an awareness that the heart of dressage is to be found in balance. Miguel Tavora’s Dressage Principles and Techniques is like the most wonderful cookbook. Here there are […] Read Article 3 Comments »

Kyra Takes a Masterclass

June 5th, 2018
Kyra Kyrklund and her partner conduct a Masterclass, and choose riders with 'problems we can fix'. Share the time with these two gifted instructors... Read Article Comments Off on Kyra Takes a Masterclass

International Animal Health Rider of the Month – Grace Kay

June 14th, 2017
Young Australian dressage star, Grace Kay is taking on a new challenge - Eventing - and with a win in the One Star at Melbourne International she has started the new career in fine style... Read Article 2 Comments »

IAHP October Rider of the Month

October 5th, 2015
This month’s rider of the month, Sue Hearn is on a roll, with a victory at the Brisbane CDI she has staked her claim to a place in the team for Rio – and best of all, she did it on a horse she trained all the way from the beginning… Lloyd (Remington) is 13 […] Read Article Comments Off on IAHP October Rider of the Month