horsemagazine – The Horse Magazine

Andrew McLean: Thinking about horses – Part 1

March 9th, 2024
“I think that we need to recognize the importance of self-carriage: when you release the reins just for two strides, the horse should stay in your speed, on your line and should stay in its own outline." Read Article 5 Comments »

Paul Belasik – Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage?

December 19th, 2023
In part one of this series with Paul Belasik, Paul looks into why the fundamental problems in elite dressage are still persisting... Read Article 13 Comments »

Piaffe and Passage with Christopher Bartle

September 23rd, 2023
Christopher Bartle on Piaffe and Passage - "The quality of the piaffe and passage is reflected in the extent to which the exercises are performed with apparent ease on the part of both horse and, just as importantly, rider." Read Article 3 Comments »

Wolfram Wittig -The Dressage Breeding Formula

June 27th, 2023
"For me the main target is keep the horses healthy, I'm not focused on low, deep and round or anything like that, keep the horses healthy and make sure you have a happy athlete." Read Article 6 Comments »

Greg Best – A Jumping Clinic

June 1st, 2023
Greg Best was one of the world's great showjumping riders before injury cut short his career, but Greg also proved himself one of the great coaches, sit in on this clinic and you'll see why... Read Article Comments Off

Nuno Oliveira talks about competition dressage

August 19th, 2022
Modern master, Nuno Oliveira, his words are from the Classical Principles, and his wisdom still helps us solve the training problems we face today. Read Article 7 Comments »

Franziskus and Ingrid Klimke, Medal Winners

Ingrid Klimke has added a Herning World Championships Dressage medal to her collection - meet her horse, Franziskus... Read Article Comments Off

Glamourdale, World Young Horse Champion – World Special Champion

August 9th, 2022
Here is one Young Horse Champion who did go on to the highest level - we trace Glamourdale from his licensing to his world title... Read Article 1 Comment »

Jean Bemelmans – the total trainer

May 25th, 2022
What makes a good coach, Jean Bemelmans, Master Coach, tells us. What to look for in a coach, everything the rider, and the coach, needs to know. Read Article Comments Off