Nuno Oliveira, and his Treasure Trove of Equestrian Wisdom
We celebrate one of the worlds great horseman, Nuno Oliveira, with a new collection of his early writings... Read Article 5 Comments »
Category: Dressage
We celebrate one of the worlds great horseman, Nuno Oliveira, with a new collection of his early writings... Read Article 5 Comments »
Udo Bürger: The Way to Perfect Horsemanship
This extract discusses the key concept of relaxation... Good performance always depends on relaxation; it is a basic requirement for specialisation in all branches of competitive riding. Read Article 2 Comments »
Andrew McLean: Thinking about horses – Part 1
“I think that we need to recognize the importance of self-carriage: when you release the reins just for two strides, the horse should stay in your speed, on your line and should stay in its own outline." Read Article 5 Comments »
KWPN Dressage stallions 2024
Fabluous, beautiful horses, and can they move! Christopher Hector enjoys his time in den Bosch, watching the dressage selection, and interviews some of the key players... Read Article Comments Off on KWPN Dressage stallions 2024
Jeremy Steinberg – Rider Position, a Lost Cause?
Dressage coach, Jeremy Steinberg confronts the problems of position in the dressage world today, and wonders why FEI rules are no longer rules? Read Article 14 Comments »
Dressage in Amsterdam – Yuck
Christopher Hector is not impressed with the dressage at Amsterdam. Read his exclusive report if you dare! Read Article 25 Comments »
Hubertus Schmidt on Classical Training
Why Classical Training? Listen to Hubertus Schmidt: we have a book, and it says, this and this, that is the right way. It takes you all the way from the warm up – making the horse loose and supple, step by step to the next point to higher collection... Read Article 2 Comments »
Miguel Tavora – Remembered…
Six years after his death, we pay tribute to Miguel Tavora. This article celebrates his teachings and the lessons of the great masters whose wisdom he passed on to countless riders... Read Article 5 Comments »
Shivers – The disease that threatens Sporthorse Breeding
There is a disease that right now poses a far greater threat to the future of sporthorse breeding than WFFS ever did. Read Article 1 Comment »
Paul Belasik – Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage?
In part one of this series with Paul Belasik, Paul looks into why the fundamental problems in elite dressage are still persisting... Read Article 13 Comments »