The aids and the horse: A classical approach

October 9th, 2021
One of the great classical teachers of modern times, Henri van Schaik, explains the aids, and how to use them... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

The Shoulder In – what is it? how do you do it? why?

May 8th, 2021
Dressage expert, and student of the Classical Principles, Henri van Schaik looks at one of the most important, and controversial movements - the Shoulder In. Read Article Comments Off on The Shoulder In – what is it? how do you do it? why?
 

What’s wrong with dressage?

May 4th, 2021
Dressage is always under threat from gimmicks and innovations - one of the great defenders of the classical principles, Henri van Schraik sounded the warning... Read Article Comments Off on What’s wrong with dressage?
 

The Seat as part of the Rider’s Position

October 4th, 2018
A good seat is fundamental to good riding. Dressage expert Henri van Schaik, looks at the seat, and some of the controversies over the seat that exist in the world of dressage... Read Article 4 Comments »