Tag: Bert Hartog

The Art of Riding – A series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 1

December 3rd, 2014
A horse has to be 'forward for the legs' of the rider. This means that the horse must react actively and quickly to the leg aid of the rider, by going forward... Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Riding – A series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 1

The Art of Riding – a series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 2

Some horses appear to go freely forward as if they are almost dancing, without effort of the rider. Often one sees quite large horses performing brilliantly for quite small lady riders... Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Riding – a series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 2

The Art of Riding – A series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 3

Horses as a hunted species are passive thinkers. They concentrate on eating large quantities of grass and run away from danger... Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Riding – A series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 3

The Art of Riding – A series of Articles by Bert Hartog: Part 5

Now we have control of the horse - legs, seat and hands. The time has come to make use of it... Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Riding – A series of Articles by Bert Hartog: Part 5

The Art of Riding – a series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 6

In his natural state the horse goes on the forehand. He is built to run away in the shortest possible time, in case of danger. That is why he has heavy joints, tendons and muscles in his hindquarters... Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Riding – a series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 6

The Art of Riding – A series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 7

One cannot let the horse run away at will, to go where-ever he wishes. We need to tell the horse how fast to move forward and the direction in which we want him to go... Read Article Comments Off on The Art of Riding – A series of articles by Bert Hartog: Part 7