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Showing the horse the way to the ground – with Christian Thiess

January 11th, 2021
The tests, or 'truth-stones', include the full halt, medium trot and piaffe, plus one test that has the advantage over all the others in that it can accompany the horse throughout his entire development… Showing the horse the way towards the ground. Read Article 7 Comments »
 

Jane Savoie – A tribute

January 6th, 2021
The American dressage team rider, author and coach, Jane Savoie has died. We pay tribute to her with an extract from her first book that explains how to correctly lengthen your horse's stride... Read Article Comments Off on Jane Savoie – A tribute
 

Pole Dancing for Horses – Exercise 2

December 28th, 2020
Lesley Brodbeck is back with another simple and effective pole exercise to improve your horse's way of going... Read Article Comments Off on Pole Dancing for Horses – Exercise 2
 

Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 3

December 21st, 2020
The late Miguel Tavora was a Portuguese Master of Classical Education, based in Australia. He trained many Grand Prix horses, and in this episode, he works with a talented young dressage rider, Robbie Soster on a rather unusual horse... Read Article Comments Off on Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 3
 

Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 2

December 15th, 2020
Three years ago the world lost a great horseman, Miguel Tavora. In the second of this series of five articles published in tribute, Miguel talks about the role of the Iberian horse in competition dressage... Read Article Comments Off on Miguel Tavora – Thinking Horseman – Part 2
 

Perfect Partnership with Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen

December 8th, 2020
Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen shows how great training and riding can be elegant, simple and horse friendly. Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Kyra Kyrklund – The Young Horse & the first step…

December 2nd, 2020
Kyra Kyrklund was not only a great dressage rider, she is also a great teacher, a thinker, a theorist - and very funny! Enjoy this masterclass Read Article 1 Comment »
 

ERIK HERBERMANN: The power of positions – Part 2

November 28th, 2020
Another article of breath-taking brilliance from one of the great exponents of the classical principles of dressage - Erik Herbermann Read Article Comments Off on ERIK HERBERMANN: The power of positions – Part 2
 

ERIK HERBERMANN: Essential Reading for Any Dressage Rider

November 26th, 2020
This is one of the most important dressage articles we have ever published! From the THM archives, a classic with Eric Herbermann - one of the guardians of the Classical Principles. Read Article 2 Comments »
 

TOP TIP: Be careful with the walk! says Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen

November 18th, 2020
The walk is a very tricky gait, and one of Germany's leading dressage coaches, Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen warn - don't do too much in the walk... Read Article Comments Off on TOP TIP: Be careful with the walk! says Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen