Hubertus Schmidt: A Masterpiece from a Modern Master
German Grand Prix rider and trainer, Hubertus Schmidt explains his training principles... Read Article 1 Comment »
Category: Dressage
German Grand Prix rider and trainer, Hubertus Schmidt explains his training principles... Read Article 1 Comment »
Deep and Round – Still controversial
The debate about deep and round has been raging for almost 30 years, back in 1994, dressage master, Reiner Klimke made his views clear in an exclusive interview with Christian Thiess…. The debate was sparked by this photo of Nicole Uphoff riding Rembrandt. Do you see a dressage horse spooking at the showjumping equipment and […] Read Article 3 Comments »
Andreas Helgstrand – Master Class
Dressage star, Andreas Helgstrand takes a master class... Read Article 1 Comment »
The REAL basics with Hans Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen
There is perhaps no concept in dressage as misunderstood as 'the basics', and there is no dressage trainer more ably equipped to explain exactly what the term means than Hans Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen... Read Article Comments Off on The REAL basics with Hans Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen
Miguel Tavora on Straightness
Straightness is it THE challenge that is the basis of all equitation? Dressage master, Miguel Tavora argues that it is, and has a group of exercises and strategies to help make your horse straight... Read Article 2 Comments »
Ride with your Mind – both sides
The Ride with your Mind author, Mary Wanless explains that effective riding, that looks effortless, comes from the ability to let the right hand side of your brain guide your actions... Read Article Comments Off on Ride with your Mind – both sides
Georg Theodorescu – Dressage is not just a sport
This is one of the great ones, an in depth interview with a great classical dressage trainer, Georg Theodorescu. Concentrated dressage wisdom from a modern master... Read Article 8 Comments »
Starting Young Horses with Ulf Möller
German young horse specialist Ulf Möller talks about the correct training of the young horse - it is always a matter of being flexible and listening to the horse, Ulf says.... Read Article Comments Off on Starting Young Horses with Ulf Möller
Christian Thiess de-mystifies the Half Halt
Half halt or half-parade? Christian Thiess explains the how, why and when of this essential key to riding and training. Riveting reading... Read Article 2 Comments »
The Ultimate Riding Lesson: Part 2
Part two of a wonderful report on a dressage clinic by American Olympic gold medallist, Tad Coffin... Read Article Comments Off on The Ultimate Riding Lesson: Part 2