Helen Langehanenberg tips on training the pirouette…

April 11th, 2021
“Have a plan of what you want to work on before every ride. Think about what you want to do, and if your horse was good, don’t continue with the next exercise or movement. Keep the horse fresh and motivated to go.” Helen Langehanenberg working with Sara McDonald and Rocaille Training the pirouette “Start with […] Read Article Comments Off on Helen Langehanenberg tips on training the pirouette…
 

Christopher Bartle, top trainer, top dressage tip

April 1st, 2021
What is dressage? Trainer Christopher Bartle discusses, and Ingrid Klimke demonstrates for him with her dressage specialist, and her eventer: “There have been trainers in the dressage world, and this takes us back to the whole discussion of rolkur, where you are taking away from the horses, their spirit, their ability to look after themselves, […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Jean Bemelmans Modern Master Part 3

March 13th, 2021
Jean Bemelmans is one of the world's most successful dressage coaches - and he is also one of the most articulate. Join him as he schools pupils and horses at his German training centre... Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Emile Faurie – Dressage Masterclass

March 12th, 2021
British dressage trainer, Emile Faurie conducts a Master Class. Emile has many, many exercises to use and tells us clearly how doing those exercises is going to improve your horse's performance... Read Article Comments Off on Emile Faurie – Dressage Masterclass
 

The Classical Principles Really Do Work – with Johan Hamminga

March 9th, 2021
  The classical principles really do work – and the result is beautiful Training with Johan Hamminga and Jennifer Sekreve  Story Christopher Hector, Photos – Roslyn Neave It was five years ago when we first met Johan, everything about the Hamminga stables and training area rang true. Clean, neat, tidy, the tack in its place, […] Read Article Comments Off on The Classical Principles Really Do Work – with Johan Hamminga
 

Connection – Where to now?

March 5th, 2021
Connection is one of the crucial questions in modern dressage, German rider, trainer and theoretician, Susanne Miesner looks at the issue... Read Article 4 Comments »
 

The rise and rise of Simone Pearce

February 26th, 2021
Simone Pearce just keeps on producing brilliant horses and stunning performances - catch up with all the latest news from Simone.... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Hans Peter Minderhoud and Edward Gal: Masterclass

February 17th, 2021
Dutch dressage stars, Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud take a masterclass Read Article 3 Comments »
 

Training with Germany’s dressage coach, Monica Theodorescu

February 14th, 2021
Training with Monica Theodorescu  – Christopher Hector and Roz Neave Back in 2009, THM visited Brianna Burgess who was training with the current German Dressage Coach, Monica Theodorescu. Brianna had spent some time in Belgium, in a Dutch run stable, and it affected her riding. Monica recalls her arrival: “I was away in Hong Kong when […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Starting Laterals with Jean Bemelmans

February 12th, 2021
One of Europe's top dressage trainers, Jean Bemelmans, shares his techniques for starting the young horse's lateral work... Read Article Comments Off on Starting Laterals with Jean Bemelmans