Carl Hester and Uthopia…
Carl Hester and Uthopia, on the way to Gold at the London Olympics... Read Article 2 Comments »
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Carl Hester and Uthopia, on the way to Gold at the London Olympics... Read Article 2 Comments »
Paul Belasik: Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage? Part Two
In an effort to understand and explain the persistence of certain fundamental problems in elite dressage, I have written a short series of articles. In the first article, I discussed the consistent misunderstanding of bend and its seismic effect on performances. In this article, I want to address hollowness in the horse’s back, which is […] Read Article 5 Comments »
The Basics of Dressage with Christian Thiess: Riding the horse into the outside rein
Through engaging and bending the horse's inside hind leg, the rider will be able to influence and engage the horse's outside hind easier and therefore push the horse from behind into the bit. This will cause the horse to accept the bit. The horse is said to be 'in front of the rider's legs'. Read Article 3 Comments »
Working with Champ and Malcolm Barns – Part Two
In part one, we left Champ happily lunging with master dressage trainer, Malcolm Barns. This time, Samantha Bartlett is back in the saddle and Malcolm is happy with the quality of the work he is seeing... Read Article 1 Comment »
Christopher Bartle – The Next Step: Part One
It’s official now, Christopher Bartle, eventing super coach after leading the Germans to two Olympic gold medals (three if not for Bettina Hoy’s blonde moment in the showjumping at Hong Kong) and one silver, is on the move, leaving the mighty German team to take over a consistently under-performing British team. Read Article Comments Off on Christopher Bartle – The Next Step: Part One
George Morris – A celebration – the complete file…
We celebrate the life, times and teaching of one of the world's great horseman: George H. Morris Read Article 3 Comments »
George Morris – Teacher Genius…
George Morris came to Australia in 1988, since then he has been a regular visitor, and an inspiration to Australian jumping riders... Read Article 1 Comment »
Champ meets Malcolm Barns
Who better to give Sam and Champ a quick progress check than Malcolm Barns? Malcolm is one of the unsung heroes of Australian Dressage... Read Article 2 Comments »
Working on Winnie’s Jump: Part Three
In part two, we concentrated on a ‘getting to know you’ session for Winsome and her young rider, Laura Rowe. This time it’s Winnie’s turn in the spotlight, as a trainer, Michelle Strapp refines her showjumping technique. As explained in the first of this series, while Winsome had a basic (very basic) dressage education, this jumping […] Read Article Comments Off on Working on Winnie’s Jump: Part Three
Lisa Wilcox – When there is a will…
Words by Chris Hector and photos by Roz Neave When Lisa Wilcox was based at the Vorwerk stud in Germany, it was always an inspiration to visit and see her working with the stallions, share a visit… The German dressage fans are having to come to grips with the fact that quite a few of […] Read Article Comments Off on Lisa Wilcox – When there is a will…