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Carl Hester on self carriage for both horse and rider

September 24th, 2020
Carl Hester talks about self carriage for BOTH horse and rider: “We want the horse in self carriage, and that means the rider has to be in self carriage and without a strong core, that is very difficult to do. Then you won’t need your arms or legs to hold you in the saddle – they […] Read Article Comments Off on Carl Hester on self carriage for both horse and rider
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 3

September 23rd, 2020
This final in the three part series, illustrates Steffen Peters' dressage training philosophy in action - sit back and enjoy the wisdom... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Carl Hester – working with young horses

September 21st, 2020
Carl Hester on working with young horses, worth reading what he says about a young Valegro: Valegro starting out “Anyone who remembers him as a four, five or six year old, he had a very strong, Cobby, trot, there wasn’t the sort of power and expression he has now. He has a hanging moment now […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2

September 18th, 2020
Steffen Peters is not only an exceptional competitor, he is also an exceptionally gifted dressage trainer, as this report shows... Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 2
 

Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1

September 15th, 2020
There are some clinics that stick in your mind long after the participants have packed and headed home, this clinic with Stefen Peters occurred way back in 2010… So what was so different about Steffen Peters? For a start Steffen is a brilliant teacher with a subtle multi-layered awareness of exactly what is happening between […] Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
 

Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT

August 29th, 2020
We last visited Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos, back in 2013 and it took only seconds for me to remember what a special experience it is... Read Article Comments Off on Lisa Wilcox & Ernst Hoyos – First you get your technique PERFECT
 

Debbie McDonald working on straightness

August 28th, 2020
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read Article Comments Off on Debbie McDonald working on straightness
 

Andreas Hausberger – the Spanish School meets Competition dressage

August 7th, 2020
Rebecca Ashton has one of the most fascinating interviews we have ever published, enjoy… When I was growing up, the Spanish Riding School was Shambhala. Given this was a time before the internet, Vienna was  faraway and the only access I had to the School were magazine articles and books such as Podhajsky’s “My Dancing […] Read Article 15 Comments »
 

Jonny Hilberath – The Trainer’s Trainer

June 26th, 2020
There are some very flamboyant dressage trainers in this world who delight the multitude with their special tricks and unusual training routines, but thankfully there are many more like Jonny Hilberath, who just quietly get the job done… Read Article Comments Off on Jonny Hilberath – The Trainer’s Trainer
 

Working with Johan Hamminga and Jennifer Sekreve

June 19th, 2020
Dutch dressage master, Johan Hamminga works with Jennifer Sekreve, and a wonderful young horse by Damon Hill. Lots of great exercises to try, plus Johan tells how, and why... Read Article Comments Off on Working with Johan Hamminga and Jennifer Sekreve