Young horse stars or Grand Prix stars? That’s the question…
Do young dressage class horses go on to become Grand Prix competitors - Chris Hector finds that quite a few do... Read Article 2 Comments »
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Do young dressage class horses go on to become Grand Prix competitors - Chris Hector finds that quite a few do... Read Article 2 Comments »
Sylvia McLachlan takes a lesson with Princess Nathalie
This article was written in 2012, when Australian rider, Sylvia McLachlan was working with Danish dressage star, now team coach, Princess Nathalie. There's some great discussion on how to get the right feeling... Read Article Comments Off on Sylvia McLachlan takes a lesson with Princess Nathalie
Fritz Stahlecker – A new way of training horses…
Fritz Stahlecker has developed his own horse friendly way of starting the dressage horse - on the ground... We are saddened to learn of his recent death. He was a thinker, a horseman, and someone who was prepared to put his theories into action and show how they worked. Read Article Comments Off on Fritz Stahlecker – A new way of training horses…
Who is Sheila Willcox?
Sheila Willcox was a hero and in honour of International Women’s Day we salute her as a pioneer for women in the world of eventing, but she was also a woman of great style and presence... Read Article 1 Comment »
Working with Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos – and a tribute to Relevant
Ernst Hoyos works with Lisa Wilcox and the stallion that won her a Medal at the WEG in Jerez, Relevant... Plus some great work with young Rubinstein stallions with both Ernst and Lisa riding... Read Article Comments Off on Working with Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos – and a tribute to Relevant
Breeding Philosophy with Jan Greve
The Dutch Vet, Jan Greve has been one of the most successful jumping horse breeders of all time - he's also one of the most thoughtful... Read Article 6 Comments »
Understanding the German Training System with Christoph Hess
Christoph Hess was the coaching and training co-ordinator German Equestrian Federation education unit in Warendorf for many years. Christoph is also an international FEI judge. He was always generous in sharing his time and knowledge – and still is in his ‘retirement’ as he is still very active in many roles. Back in 2004, Christoph provided […] Read Article 5 Comments »
Jean Bemelmans – finding the way for each horse
If you have five Trakehners, then you have to find the right system for each of those five Trakehners. It doesn’t matter what you have Andalusians, Hanoverians, Trakehners, you have to find the right system for each horse... Read Article Comments Off on Jean Bemelmans – finding the way for each horse
The Basics of Dressage with Christian Thiess: Exercises to straighten the Horse
The straightening of the horse is one of the most important goals to be achieved in horse training, if not the most important. In the six element scale of preparation, straightening takes fifth place. Just as a reminder, the scale of the preparation is: Rhythm Relaxation Acceptance of the bit Impulsion Straightening Collection This means […] Read Article 2 Comments »
Jean Bemelmans Modern Master Part 2
Jean Bemelmans is one of the world's leading dressage trainers. He is a great advocate of a style of dressage training that is both horse friendly and successful in the competition arena Read Article 1 Comment »