Grand Prix dressage, the good and the not-so-good…
Christopher Hector reports on the Dressage Nations Cup at Rotterdam, and finds some tests he really likes, and some he doesn't - surprise that's the one the judges love, .. Read Article 1 Comment »
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Christopher Hector reports on the Dressage Nations Cup at Rotterdam, and finds some tests he really likes, and some he doesn't - surprise that's the one the judges love, .. Read Article 1 Comment »
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 »
Dressage as Art in Competition
It's the exercise Nuno Oliveira called 'the asprin of dressage' - the shoulder-in. Olympic dressage rider, John Winnett explains how, and when, to train this essential dressage exercise... Read Article 1 Comment »
The Half-Halt Made Easy
Having trouble with your half-halt? Grand Prix rider, trainer and author, Jane Savoie is here with a step-by-step program to guide you through this tricky move - complete with problem solving tips... Read Article 2 Comments »
The Hidden Dimensions of Horsemanship
Horseman and author, Erik F Herbermann investigates the hidden dimensions of horsemanship, what makes the interaction of two bodies and minds so very very special... Read Article 1 Comment »
Hubertus Schmidt: A Masterpiece from a Modern Master
German Grand Prix rider and trainer, Hubertus Schmidt explains his training principles... Read Article 1 Comment »
The Ultimate Riding Lesson – Part 1
Tad Coffin is an Olympic gold medallist, but he is also a wonderful teacher, and explainer. Christopher Hector and his wonderful Thoroughbred, Picasso took part in one of Tad's clinics, and thirty years later, every word is still relevant... Read Article 1 Comment »
Better dressage through cavaletti training? Yes!
Cavaletti are a wonderful training tool, and Ingrid Klimke is a master at using them, and designing exercises to maximise their effect. Essential reading if you want an athletic horse... Read Article 9 Comments »
NOTES ON PIAFFE
Author, horseman, dressage rider and trainer, Paul Belasik discusses the rights - and wrongs! - of piaffe... Read Article 1 Comment »
A. L. d’Endrödy: Give your horse a chance
Creation of easiness is one of the most important tasks both of the rider's and the horse's schooling. It should be improved to the highest possible standard by painstaking exercises in accordance with the innate dexterity and inclination of the partners. Read Article Comments Off on A. L. d’Endrödy: Give your horse a chance