Christoph Hess – Dressage is harmony and balance

June 4th, 2018
German equestrian expert and educator, Christoph Hess talks about the all important training scale... Read Article 6 Comments »
 

Susanne Miesner – Schooling the young horse – Part 2

June 2nd, 2018
Horses don’t come with a manual. The rider needs to know the aims of training. Many trainers don’t know enough about basic education for young horses, says Susanne Miesner... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

What is it like to ride Valegro? An interview with Vanessa Way

May 25th, 2018
Rebecca Ashton talks to Grand Prix dressage rider, and trainer, Vanessa Way - about judging young horse classes - and training with Carl and Charlotte Read Article 8 Comments »
 

Clemens Dierks and the German Training Scale

May 22nd, 2018
Clemens Dierks and the GermanTraining Scale - Straightness, not as easy as it sounds, but it's essential... Read Article Comments Off on Clemens Dierks and the German Training Scale
 

Susanne Miesner – Schooling the young horse – Part 1

May 16th, 2018
Susanne Miesner is successful at Grand Prix level, and also in the Young horse classes, and conducts clinics and seminars worldwide. She asks the question, are you ready for a young horse? Read Article 1 Comment »
 

What is Schwung?

May 14th, 2018
The German Training Principles Explained, by Clemens Dierks. This time we look at Schwung - what is it, and how do you get it... Read Article Comments Off on What is Schwung?
 

The German Training Scale: Losgelassenheit

April 27th, 2018
Clemens Dierks explains one of the vital steps in the training scale - Losgelassenheit.... Read Article Comments Off on The German Training Scale: Losgelassenheit
 

Form & Function – Johan Hamminga Outlines A Brilliant Synthesis

April 25th, 2018
Johan Hamminga is not only a great trainer, he is a great explainer - here he looks at the conformation of the dressage horse... Read Article Comments Off on Form & Function – Johan Hamminga Outlines A Brilliant Synthesis
 

Grace Kay works with Stefan Wolff

April 13th, 2018
German dressage trainer, Stefan Wolff gives one of Australia's most talented young riders, Grace Kay, a lesson. Great reading for any dressage fan... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Susanne Miesner and the threats to the German Principles…

April 2nd, 2018
German dressage rider, trainer and theorist, Susanne Miesner discusses the threats to the classical principles - and the way to maintain them... Read Article 10 Comments »