Lisa Wilcox – When there is a will…

February 14th, 2017
Words by Chris Hector and photos by Roz Neave When Lisa Wilcox was based at the Vorwerk stud in Germany, it was always an inspiration to visit and see her working with the stallions, share a visit… The German dressage fans are having to come to grips with the fact that quite a few of […] Read Article Comments Off on Lisa Wilcox – When there is a will…
 

Meet the Saddleworld Horse of the Month – Diamantina

February 10th, 2017
Meet the inaugural Saddleworld Horse of the Month, Maree Tomkinson’s Diamantina. Maree has taken the mare all the way from Young Horse classes to representing Australia at the WEG in Normandy: “We purchased Diamantina in 2006 from Johannes Westendarp whilst we were in Germany with Rodrigo for the World Young Horse Champs. She was 4 […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Jean Bemelmans: A 1993 interview

February 9th, 2017
Little did I guess back in 1993, when I first met him, that twenty three years later, I would still count this mega-talented dressage trainer as a friend – Jean Bemelmans is one of those special people who make you feel good just seeing him walking towards you. Jean is not only wise, he is […] Read Article Comments Off on Jean Bemelmans: A 1993 interview
 

Paul Belasik: Why are fundamental problems persisting in elite dressage? Part Three

February 7th, 2017
Paul Belasik looks at the way dressage is being corrupted, and false movement accepted as correct - vital reading if you love dressage... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

IAHP Rider of the Month: Mary Hanna

February 6th, 2017
The International Animal Health Rider of the Month for February is none other than dressage rider, Mary Hanna... Read Article Comments Off on IAHP Rider of the Month: Mary Hanna
 

A Princess Nathalie Clinic…

January 30th, 2017
When young Showjumping rider, Megan Joyce lined up for her lesson with dressage trainer, and international top ten competitor, Princess Nathalie zu Wittgenstein, who better to send to record the interaction, than top showjumping coach, Michelle Strapp... Read Article Comments Off on A Princess Nathalie Clinic…
 

Ride with your mind over obstacles and in the dressage arena with Mary Wanless

January 18th, 2017
Mary Wanless changed the way the riding world looked at the mechanics of riding. In this article she applies her knowledge to the problems faced by the dressage rider and the eventing rider... with some very interesting conclusions! Read Article Comments Off on Ride with your mind over obstacles and in the dressage arena with Mary Wanless
 

At home with (three fifths of) the Family Rothenberger…

January 16th, 2017
A visit to the family Rothenberger is a stimulating experience on about half a dozen levels. Just walking around the magnificent Gestüt Erlenhof is quite thrilling - this is one of Germany’s great historic stud farms... Read Article 10 Comments »
 

Saddleworld Rising Star Winner!

January 10th, 2017
Amy Reilly is the Saddleworld Rising Star of 2016. The competition recognised one rider each month from March 2016 until December 2016, and Amy was the 2016 winner.  Amy is a dressage rider, and chose the PDS Carl Hester Euro Pro Saddle valued at $4,395.00. Rebecca Ashton catches up with the 2016 Saddleworld Rising Star […] Read Article Comments Off on Saddleworld Rising Star Winner!
 

Paul Belasik today…

January 1st, 2017
Chris Hector catches up with Paul Belasik ahead of his new series of articles in THM... Read Article Comments Off on Paul Belasik today…