Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 3

December 21st, 2020
The late Miguel Tavora was a Portuguese Master of Classical Education, based in Australia. He trained many Grand Prix horses, and in this episode, he works with a talented young dressage rider, Robbie Soster on a rather unusual horse... Read Article Comments Off on Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 3
 

Sydney CDI – Australia’s Premier Dressage Event…

May 5th, 2016
There were plenty of bells, but fewer whistles, at this year’s Sydney CDI. I had not seen so many horses eliminated due to unevenness which strangely corresponded to Friday night in Deauville at the Para International where four Australian riders, amongst others, experienced a similar phenomenon. The Sydney event kicked off with the final Australian para Rio qualifier and I never stop being amazed at the drive and determination of these riders. Read Article Comments Off on Sydney CDI – Australia’s Premier Dressage Event…
 

A Judge Helps Out: Part Two

October 12th, 2015
It was all about the flying changes for Robbie Soster and Robali Razzamatazz. The cute, little chestnut makes quite a big deal of them with his front legs. Lilo explained that the horse has to become more responsible for the work and isn’t to use his whole body to get the canter stride. Read Article Comments Off on A Judge Helps Out: Part Two
 

Robbie Soster Takes A Lesson With Miguel Tavora

September 11th, 2012
Truly it was an exhilarating experience to sit in the indoor school at Miguel and Di Tavora’s equestrian centre in beautiful Kurrajong, and watch a new Grand Prix combination in the process of emerging from the training cocoon... Read Article 1 Comment »