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 »
Author: horsemagazine
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 »
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 »
Werner Schockemöhle – the rôle and responsibility of the breeder
Werner Schockemöhle was a great student of Warmblood bloodlines and the author of 'Die Grossen Hengste Hannovers'... Read Article Comments Off on Werner Schockemöhle – the rôle and responsibility of the breeder
George Morris and more on the Ultimate Learning Curve
George Morris is recognised throughout the world as one of the great teachers of showjumping riders, in this part of our series he explains more of his training principles, not only for show jumpers, theory for all... Read Article Comments Off on George Morris and more on the Ultimate Learning Curve
George Morris – Jumping Past and Present
One of the intriguing things about the equestrian tradition, is how much of it is handed on from generation to generation by gifted horsemen, developing and becoming richer in the process. Gifted horsemen like George Morris... Read Article Comments Off on George Morris – Jumping Past and Present
Getting it Right with Gill Rolton
What could be nicer? A perfect setting, some talented horses and riders, a respectable cross country course, a cool sunny day, and Gill Rolton is in full swing, doing what she loves, teaching… Read Article Comments Off on Getting it Right with Gill Rolton