Jan Tönjes – the Aachen interview
German equestrian journalist Jan Tönjes is never afraid to tackle the controversial issues... as you will find in this exclusive interview with Christopher Hector... Read Article 11 Comments »
Category: Dressage tests
German equestrian journalist Jan Tönjes is never afraid to tackle the controversial issues... as you will find in this exclusive interview with Christopher Hector... Read Article 11 Comments »
The Coach’s Perspective with Gareth Hughes
Gareth Hughes, recent runner-up to Charlotte Fry and Everdale at the London Horse of the Year show, and prolific medal winner for Great Britain, working with the coaches... Read Article Comments Off on The Coach’s Perspective with Gareth Hughes
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 »
First rounds to Helen and Isabel at Frankfurt
No crowds of knowledgeable spectators at this years Frankfurt Show With this year’s big Frankfurt show cancelled the events were transferred – as they were last year – to Schafhof, the home of the show’s chief supporter, Ann-Kathrin Linsenhof and her family. In the opening round of the Nürnberger Burg-Pokal, an event at Prix St […] Read Article Comments Off on First rounds to Helen and Isabel at Frankfurt
Christoph Hess – Dressage Tests – Do they test our training?
Judge, educator, trainer and communicator, Christoph Hess asks how can we make sure that our dressage tests really do test the correctness of our training.... Read Article 3 Comments »
The Eventer meets the Dressage Princess
The basics are anything but basic - simple but very hard to do correctly. Sit back and enjoy a brilliant explanation of the basics from Princess Nathalie as she works with a very talented eventing rider, Katja Weimann... Read Article Comments Off on The Eventer meets the Dressage Princess
Laura Graves – A Masterclass
It is probably the longest, but is this the best Dressage Masterclass report EVER? You be the judge - we think Laura Graves is an exceptionally brilliant teacher... Read Article 3 Comments »
Helen Langehanenberg tips on training the pirouette…
“Have a plan of what you want to work on before every ride. Think about what you want to do, and if your horse was good, don’t continue with the next exercise or movement. Keep the horse fresh and motivated to go.” Helen Langehanenberg working with Sara McDonald and Rocaille Training the pirouette “Start with […] Read Article Comments Off on Helen Langehanenberg tips on training the pirouette…
The Art of Grand Prix with Dorothee Schneider
What do you look for in a potential Grand Prix horse? “The horse must be a motivated character, with three good paces. We have to look at their body – have we enough balance and power? You have to think it’s a young horse, okay good hind leg, good paces. Can I manage the character […] Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Grand Prix with Dorothee Schneider
Tips from the Top with Harry Boldt
Harry Boldt was perhaps the most successful dressage trainer of modern times. His teams were virtually unbeatable, his methods? The German Training Scale pure and simple. No gimmicks, nothing new - just the principles, but applied with the eye of a true horseman... Read Article Comments Off on Tips from the Top with Harry Boldt