Stefan Wolff – the Golden Thread of Klaus Balkenhol

June 15th, 2021
The teachings of master trainer, Klaus Balkenhol, came to Australia thanks to his bereiter, Stefan Wolff who has become a regular visitor. Sit in on his first lesson with Emma Weinart - and - breaking news, Emma is headed home to Australia Read Article Comments Off on Stefan Wolff – the Golden Thread of Klaus Balkenhol
 

Training with Christoph Koschel – What’s important?

June 14th, 2021
“The most important thing for me with the young horse is the rideability and ability for collection. I don’t prefer the big movers because if you have a strong enough hind leg, a good motor behind, and rideability, then you can make a lot out of it.” Christoph and Donnerperignon representing Germany at the 2010 […] Read Article Comments Off on Training with Christoph Koschel – What’s important?
 

Christopher Burton conducts the Equitana Masterclass

June 12th, 2021
Christopher Burton, medal winner for Australia, talks about poles and why light aids are important. Plus he conducts a Masterclass, talks about the Tokyo Games and more. Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Top Tip with George Morris

June 9th, 2021
“The classicists from Xenophon through the Renaissance to France, to Italy, to Germany, they were brilliant. Imagine people inventing the impression of impulsion, the exactness of straightness, imagine inventing half pass, piaffe, passage, all the classical movements that make the horse better to ride.”  “The classicists taught us these rules centuries ago, and I am […] Read Article Comments Off on Top Tip with George Morris
 

Edward Gal – and the legacy of Gribaldi and Totilas

June 8th, 2021
It all started with Gribaldi, then Totilas, now Total US and Toto Jr - Edward Gal talks about the Gribaldi dynasty... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Top Tip with Ingrid Klimke – warming up

June 7th, 2021
Ingrid Klimke shows us the progressive horse-friendly essence of her system:  first some images of Ingrid warming up at home using cavalletti: “I like to use cavalletti. I grew up with cavalletti, they were always in our indoor arena, and on the outdoor arena. If you position them beside E or B, they don’t get […] Read Article Comments Off on Top Tip with Ingrid Klimke – warming up
 

Balancing the Young horse: Michelle Strapp Unlocks the Secret…

June 5th, 2021
Story Chris Hector & Photos Roz Neave Since we started The Horse Magazine in 1984, we have run hundreds of articles on the much discussed and elusive ‘basics’. When the magazine started out, we would have interviews with trainers from Europe and when they told us, ‘your riders don’t have the basics’, and we asked for explanations, […] Read Article Comments Off on Balancing the Young horse: Michelle Strapp Unlocks the Secret…
 

Half time at the Verden Foal Spring


The fantastic foal auctions in Verden have reached a half way mark with some exceptional foals on their way to new homes... Read Article Comments Off on Half time at the Verden Foal Spring
 

George Morris – A Showjumping Critique

June 4th, 2021
We asked the world's greatest showjumping coach to critique some of the world's greatest showjumping riders.... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Principles of Horsemanship: Part 6 – Proportional Principle

June 3rd, 2021
Compared to other forms of horse training, performance horses need to be much more responsive in terms of speed and power variations. For example if your aim is simply to enjoy trail riding then the task of training is considerably less complex than that of an event horse or a dressage horse… Read Article 1 Comment »