Hind Leg Mechanics
One of the most important factors of one's growth in horsemanship is to become aware, to notice small details in general, but also in...
Thoughts on Training
Be Clear Use clear aids/cues. This minimizes the confusion your horse might experience while trying to figure out exactly what you want...
Ride the HORSE, not the EXERCISE
Walk on a circle with half the circle in true bend and half the circle in counter bend. The circle is one of the most difficult exercises...
THE LEG - In the official system
What does official dressage teach us about the use of the legs? Riding literature is full of expressions like “energetic actions of the...
THE LEG - Introduction
Horses are not born with little accelerators in the ribs so that they run when you press them. It is quite the opposite; when you use...
THE HAND - In the official system
What does official dressage teach us about the use of the hands? The sacred “low hands”. The rider has to hold his hands low with...
