Dressage: Christoph Hess asks do we need more ‘horse friendly’ tests?
Christoph Hess talks about how the dressage tests can be more 'horse friendly'... Read Article 3 Comments »
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Christoph Hess talks about how the dressage tests can be more 'horse friendly'... Read Article 3 Comments »
Jean Bemelmans – Dressage from the Heart
Belgian-born, German-based dressage trainer, Jean Bemelmans is a genius - find out for yourself... Read Article 4 Comments »
Rhythm or Balance – what comes first?
Portuguese trained FEI dressage master, Miguel Tavora considers the equestrian chicken or the egg dilemma... Which comes first - rhythm or balance? Read Article 2 Comments »
Princess Nathalie – working with the ‘sensitive’ horse…
Just how do you ride that sensitive horse that over-reacts to your aids? Well you don't just sit there and hope, says Danish dressage coach, Princess Nathalie... Read Article Comments Off on Princess Nathalie – working with the ‘sensitive’ horse…
Reiner Klimke – the way forward for Dressage Judging
Really there was no need for Reiner Klimke to talk to a publication from a country on the other side of the world, but he was always happy to take the time to answer questions and spread his message of civilised correct dressage. It was a tragedy that we lost this exceptional man so young, […] Read Article 2 Comments »
Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo
Photos are a valuable aid to the serious rider - here Dutch dressage master Johan Hamminga examines a series of photos, making valuable training points along the way... Read Article Comments Off on Johan Hamminga on what to look for in a photo
Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
There are some clinics that stick in your mind long after the participants have packed and headed home, this clinic with Stefen Peters occurred way back in 2010… So what was so different about Steffen Peters? For a start Steffen is a brilliant teacher with a subtle multi-layered awareness of exactly what is happening between […] Read Article Comments Off on Steffen Peters – super teacher – Part 1
Debbie McDonald working on straightness
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read Article Comments Off on Debbie McDonald working on straightness
Debbie McDonald – a tribute
Debbie McDonald was a great competition rider, now she is proving to be a sensational team trainer, producing a squad of the most elegant riders in the world... Read Article 2 Comments »
Andreas Hausberger – the Spanish School meets Competition dressage
Rebecca Ashton has one of the most fascinating interviews we have ever published, enjoy… When I was growing up, the Spanish Riding School was Shambhala. Given this was a time before the internet, Vienna was faraway and the only access I had to the School were magazine articles and books such as Podhajsky’s “My Dancing […] Read Article 15 Comments »