The aids and the horse: A classical approach
One of the great classical teachers of modern times, Henri van Schaik, explains the aids, and how to use them... Read Article 1 Comment »
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One of the great classical teachers of modern times, Henri van Schaik, explains the aids, and how to use them... Read Article 1 Comment »
Simone Pearce – the ups and downs
For dressage rider Simone Pearce the last couple of months have been a roller coaster ride, a triumph at Aachen, not so wonderful at the Olympic Games... Read Article 1 Comment »
Laura Graves – A Masterclass
It is probably the longest, but is this the best Dressage Masterclass report EVER? You be the judge - we think Laura Graves is an exceptionally brilliant teacher... Read Article 3 Comments »
Kjento, the new World Young Horse Star
The champion six-year-old at the World Young Dressage Horse Championships in Verden, Kjento, certainly had that wow factor, or as the judges’ spokesperson, Peter Storr put it: “Wow! I mean really wow!” And that’s how they judged him, 10 for trot, canter and submission, but ‘only’ an 8 for walk. Verden Turnier image This must […] Read Article Comments Off on Kjento, the new World Young Horse Star
Working under saddle with Herr Kukuk
“Dressage is all about working with the horse to help him carry himself better and to take up more weight in his hocks.” The late Franz Kukuk was educated first in the German system, and then at the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Franz Kukuk was legendary for his in hand work, and after his […] Read Article Comments Off on Working under saddle with Herr Kukuk
Rodrigo Torres: from Working Equitation to Olympic Dressage
Rodrigo Torres was always an exceptional rider, someone who could produce instant balance, instant harmony, to see him shine in Tokyo was to celebrate a very special horseman.... Read Article 1 Comment »
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl: The road to Tokyo
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl was the superstar in the dressage at Tokyo, but it was a long road to the top, with lots of help from horses and humans along the way, read this very special interview with the gold medallist... Read Article 2 Comments »
What’s wrong with that piaffe passage tour?
If you have been watching some of the piaffe and passage in the Tokyo tests, and are wondering, that doesn't look right - you are not alone. Jeremy Steinberg explains... Read Article 4 Comments »
Lusitanos star in Tokyo
Dressage at Tokyo was a triumph for one of the ancient breeds, the Lusitanos - with five competing in the Grand Prix Read Article 4 Comments »
Cathrine Dufour MAKING IT her own way!
She went to Rio an unknown and emerged a star, now Cathrin Dufour goes to Tokyo one of the world's very top riders. Rebecca Ashton has this exclusive interview with Cathrin in Tokyo... Read Article 1 Comment »