Donnerhall – a Tribute
Donnerhall - the greatest dressage sire of the all? We pay tribute to this extraordinary stallion... Read Article Comments Off on Donnerhall – a Tribute
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Donnerhall - the greatest dressage sire of the all? We pay tribute to this extraordinary stallion... Read Article Comments Off on Donnerhall – a Tribute
Reiner Klimke – the way forward for Dressage Judging
Really there was no need for Reiner Klimke to talk to a publication from a country on the other side of the world, but he was always happy to take the time to answer questions and spread his message of civilised correct dressage. It was a tragedy that we lost this exceptional man so young, […] Read Article 2 Comments »
Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo
Photos are a valuable aid to the serious rider - here Dutch dressage master Johan Hamminga examines a series of photos, making valuable training points along the way... Read Article Comments Off on Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo
Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 3
This final in the three part series, illustrates Steffen Peters' dressage training philosophy in action - sit back and enjoy the wisdom... Read Article 2 Comments »
Carl Hester – working with young horses
Carl Hester on working with young horses, worth reading what he says about a young Valegro: Valegro starting out “Anyone who remembers him as a four, five or six year old, he had a very strong, Cobby, trot, there wasn’t the sort of power and expression he has now. He has a hanging moment now […] Read Article 1 Comment »
Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2
Steffen Peters is not only an exceptional competitor, he is also an exceptionally gifted dressage trainer, as this report shows... Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2
Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
There are some clinics that stick in your mind long after the participants have packed and headed home, this clinic with Stefen Peters occurred way back in 2010… So what was so different about Steffen Peters? For a start Steffen is a brilliant teacher with a subtle multi-layered awareness of exactly what is happening between […] Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
Carl Hester and Peter Holler on judging young horse classes
Carl Hester, trainer and rider, and Peter Holler, judge, on what they look for in Young Horse Classes When Carl, and German judge, Peter Holler, commented on the top combinations in the Young Horse classes the Brisbane Dressage Festival, the tone, I am sorry to inform you dear reader, is the same old, same old, […] Read Article 1 Comment »
Dressage breeding at the 2020 Bundeschampionate
Even though there were no spectators at this year's Bundeschampionate, the dressage classes were a fascinating insight into where dressage breeding is right now... Read Article 4 Comments »
The modern influence of two great – and ‘ancient’ – Thoroughbreds….
We look at the extraordinary influence of two Thoroughbred stallions, Bay Ronald and Precipitation, on today's jumping and dressage horses... Read Article 3 Comments »