horsemagazine – Page 131 – The Horse Magazine

Climbing the Classical Pyramid – Step 3

July 26th, 2013
Welcome back to part three of the seven-part series covering the three day Ultimate Masterclass with Olympic rider and trainer, Steffen Peters and sports psychologist Jonah Oliver. Steffen and Jonah with this episode’s ‘customers’ – Dolly Joyce and Roosendaal BFD As I’m sure you are all well aware THM have been following the progress […] Read Article Comments Off

Sam Griffiths: Jumping for Eventers (Part One)

May 7th, 2013
Susan Mackenzie sits on in a lesson with Australian eventer, Sam Griffiths. In this first part of the story he instructs the riders in showjumping then heads out to the cross-country course after to have some fun. Read Article Comments Off

A Photographer’s View of Dressage

March 13th, 2013
The dressage photographer has a privileged position arena-side: right there with the judges – perhaps with a better view at ground level – and the advantage of a lens that lets you see and feel what is going on between horse and rider. I’ve been photographing the world’s best dressage horses for over 20 years, […] Read Article Comments Off

Educating Young Jumping Riders with Michelle Strapp – Part Two

February 20th, 2013
When you see good teaching, really good instruction, you realise that it is both very simple and very subtle. Michelle Strapp is an exceptional trainer, with a string of successful students to prove it. In part two of our series with Michelle we join her training Jacob Wells... Read Article Comments Off

Anna-Sophie Fiebelkorn and Benicio – a memory

February 14th, 2013
Christopher Hector interviewed Anna-Sophie Fiebelkorn after her win at the 2011 Bundeschampionat. Read on to learn about this charming dressage rider... Read Article Comments Off

Training young horses in Germany with Ralf Kornprobst

January 30th, 2013
It has been 15 years since I first met Ralf Kornprobst. He was the bereiter at Rudolf Zeilingerʼs yard just outside of Bremen when I went there to train. He was a good rider then; heʼs a great rider now. Read Article Comments Off

Catching up with Christopher Burton…

January 25th, 2013
Christopher Burton returned home to Australia after a great Olympic campaign and an impressive European season. He instructed a clinic on the Mornington Peninsula and discussed his plans for the future. Story Christopher Hector, Photos Roz Neave and Libby Law. Read Article Comments Off

German Breeding Values 2012 – what do they mean?

January 24th, 2013
The German Breeding Values are supposed to be a guide to the top Sporthorse stalliions - but are they? Looking at this year's top ranking there are a few very undistinguished horses in the list... Read Article 1 Comment »

Why Is An Understanding Of Biomechanics Important?

October 30th, 2012
Biomechanics is the science of movement of a living body, including how muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments work together to produce movement. Biomechanics explains the negative impacts upon a horse’s body caused by incorrect riding and training methods, such as Rollkur. It is important for riders to understand the physical effect that their aids have directly […] Read Article 23 Comments »

The German Road To Gold – An Interview with Christopher Bartle

October 29th, 2012
Photos by Julia Rau and Roz Neave British Olympian, and coach of the German Eventing Team, Christopher Bartle, sits down with Rebecca Ashton for a Q&A about the German team’s preparation for Greenwich. Since Christopher Bartle took the reins of the German eventing team they have gone from strength to strength: Individual and Team Gold at […] Read Article Comments Off