June 15th, 2018
Those who want to get from knowing, to being able to do it, have to dig deeper. The scale of training is the fundamental tool for the trainer of young horses... Read Article1 Comment »
April 13th, 2017
Johannes Westendarp is one of Germany's most successful young dressage horse trainers - join him in a clinic... Read Article1 Comment »
December 3rd, 2014
“I don’t use any fancy gadgets, or gear, or running lines, ropes – none of that. With a good horse that has been handled properly as a foal, I don’t believe there is any need for such measures. My biggest rule is that they are forward and straight and not in a rush... Read ArticleComments Off on The Education of Waca: Starting the young horse – Part 1
Poor little Waca was just a bit overwhelmed by his first BIG DAY OUT! Not that he was naughty, quite the contrary he was exceptionally well behaved, but by the time it came his turn in his first ever dressage competition, there wasn’t a lot of spark left... Read ArticleComments Off on The Education of Waca: Starting the young horse Part 3
October 29th, 2014
" I always believed that Ferro was, and is, a very good horse because he has a very good character, and the power in his hind legs is very good. He is a strong horse…" Read ArticleComments Off on Coby van Baalen & Johann Hinnemann – An Interview
September 21st, 2011
This time, THM correspondent, Jess Willard is on the other side of the process – instead of recording the exploits of others, Jess is the subject of our story as she takes a lesson with dressage coach, Clemens Dierks. Chris Hector was there to write the story, Roz Neave to take the photos… The whole […] Read Article1 Comment »
November 4th, 2010
In this series of articles, eventing rider / trainer / coach, Emma Mason looks at the issues involved in starting a young horse Read ArticleComments Off on Eventing with Emma Mason – Are you ready for a young horse?