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
Long and Low -where did it come from?
Long and Low - one of the great controversies of the dressage world. Where did it come from, what does it do? Paul Belasik has a fascinating new book. A review by Christopher Hector. Read Article 4 Comments »
Miguel Tavora – Coming away from the bit
Miguel Tavora told us: "True Lightness is the perfect obedience of the horse at the slightest indications of the hand or the heels of the rider.” Read Article Comments Off on Miguel Tavora – Coming away from the bit
Fab Freestyle in Amsterdam
More fabulous dressage at Amsterdam, Christopher Hector reports and catches up with the dressage world's latest star, Becky Moody... Read Article 1 Comment »
Wonderful dressage in Amsterdam…
There was a feast of wonderful dressage to enjoy in the World Cup Grand Prix in Amsterdam. Enjoy this on-the-spot report... Read Article 1 Comment »