The Riding Masters – Jennie Loriston-Clarke

May 20th, 2016
We profile Jennie Loriston-Clark who laid the foundations of today's British dressage success... Read Article Comments Off on The Riding Masters – Jennie Loriston-Clarke
 

Equitation Science in Action – Part Two


Last month we sat in on a lesson with one of Australia’s favourite dressage larrikins, Tor Van Den Berge, and the renowned academic horse trainer, Andrew McLean... Read Article Comments Off on Equitation Science in Action – Part Two
 

Maria Caetano Couceiro – Dressage at Jerez

May 13th, 2016
Maria Caetano Couceiro is one of Portugal’s leading Grand Prix dressage riders. She comes from a distinguished tradition, her father Paulo Caetano is a fine bullfight rider... Read Article Comments Off on Maria Caetano Couceiro – Dressage at Jerez
 

Charlotte Dujardin – Dressage at Jerez

May 6th, 2016
Talking with Charlotte Dujardin about Valegro, and preparing for what was to be their last competition together... Read Article Comments Off on Charlotte Dujardin – Dressage at Jerez
 

Sydney CDI – Australia’s Premier Dressage Event…

May 5th, 2016
There were plenty of bells, but fewer whistles, at this year’s Sydney CDI. I had not seen so many horses eliminated due to unevenness which strangely corresponded to Friday night in Deauville at the Para International where four Australian riders, amongst others, experienced a similar phenomenon. The Sydney event kicked off with the final Australian para Rio qualifier and I never stop being amazed at the drive and determination of these riders. Read Article Comments Off on Sydney CDI – Australia’s Premier Dressage Event…
 

Grace Kay looks for inspiration in Europe

April 28th, 2016
Young Australian dressage rider, Grace Kay put her Marcus Oldham Scholarship to good use, not only enjoying the greatest show on earth - Aachen - but also visiting two of Europe’s great trainers. The first was the German master trainer (and breeder) Wolfram Wittig... Read Article Comments Off on Grace Kay looks for inspiration in Europe
 

The Misunderstood Half Halt: The Alphabet of Riding

April 21st, 2016
Perhaps there is no single term in riding so used, so abused, and so confused as the expression: Half Halt! We asked German trained, New Zealand based, dressage expert CHRISTIAN THIESS to shed some light on this most important, and most puzzling, of the equestrian skills… Read Article 9 Comments »
 

Jeremy Steinberg – Putting it into practice

April 11th, 2016
Story and photos by Rebecca Ashton Okay you loved Jeremy’s explosive interview last month (you were not alone, the web story went ballistic internationally, and filled dressage forums the world over) – this month sit in and watch the man do what he does best… Jeremy Steinberg can teach. That might sound like a given, […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Sönke & Sven Rothenberger – Family dressage…

April 9th, 2016
Meet the exciting new star of German dressage, Sönke Rothenberger, and his famous dad... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Brett Parbery – On the road to Rio

April 8th, 2016
Australian dressage rider, Brett Parbery looks ahead to the road to Rio Read Article 1 Comment »