Why is Lameness so common in Dressage Horses?
Veterinarian Robin Bell looks at the stresses that affect the dressage horse and explains how they can cause unsoundness... Read Article 10 Comments »
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Veterinarian Robin Bell looks at the stresses that affect the dressage horse and explains how they can cause unsoundness... Read Article 10 Comments »
Edward Gal – and the legacy of Gribaldi and Totilas
It all started with Gribaldi, then Totilas, now Total US and Toto Jr - Edward Gal talks about the Gribaldi dynasty... Read Article 1 Comment »
Young horse winners – do they go on?
The Nürnberger Burg-Pokal is the world's most prestigious competition for young Prix St Georges horses - but how successful were the winners at Grand Prix? Read Article 1 Comment »
Carl Hester chats
Rebecca Ashton talks to Carl Hester about the responsibility of a top athlete at the Olympics, training, his horses, Valegro and more... Read Article 12 Comments »
Keeping your horse ‘on your side’, with Dorothee Schneider
“An important step is the motivation of the horse. The horse should have the opportunity to go into the paddock. The possibility to chill and move how they want, so then they can concentrate on the work when you ride them.” “The rider has to be sensitive to feel any problems in the horse. The […] Read Article Comments Off on Keeping your horse ‘on your side’, with Dorothee Schneider
New Dressage Stars – Nanna Skodberg Merrald and Blue Hors Zack
With the shock resignation of Daniel Bachmann from Blue Hors, the big question was, who would ride his frontliner, Blue Hors Zack. The answer came in the form of another of the riders at Blue Hors, Nanna Skodborg Merrald, and already the pair have notched up their first wins – the Grand Prix and the […] Read Article Comments Off on New Dressage Stars – Nanna Skodberg Merrald and Blue Hors Zack
Carlos awarded the suffix FRH
The young rider star, Carlos has been awarded the prestigious suffix, FRH following his success with Hannah Erbe... Read Article Comments Off on Carlos awarded the suffix FRH
Stefan Wolff on Changes…
Stefan’s lectures have become a popular event when he comes to give his clinics, and this time was no different. Hosted by Dianne White at her property at Agnes Banks, the subject was Development of Flying Changes... Read Article Comments Off on Stefan Wolff on Changes…
Top Tip from Jonny Hilberath, German Coach
Top Tip from Jonny Hilberath, German team coach You see these open mouths/ tight necks. What’s the basic missing? “The correct moving of the back – the contact forward from the hand. It is the wrong pressure in the horse; the wrong tension in the horse also mental tension in the horse because the mouth […] Read Article 2 Comments »
Top tip: Stefan Wolff on suppleness…
It's a crucial concept for dressage training - SUPPLENESS. German dressage trainer Stefan Wolff explains how and why to achieve it... Read Article Comments Off on Top tip: Stefan Wolff on suppleness…