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Rien van der Schaft: Learning about the contact rein
Many riders struggle with the connection, but often the real cause is not where they think it is. Riding with the contact rein is an essential part of training your horse. Yet from the very beginning, too much emphasis is often placed on the frame, on the position of the head and neck, instead of […]
Andrew McLean and the 10 principles of training you need to be aware of
If your horse doesn’t respond the way you expect, it’s not stubbornness.It’s a training or communication problem. When there is miscommunication with your horse, it’s important to understand why it happened instead of getting frustrated. Especially when tension starts to rise. In that moment, your horse is no longer able to think clearly due to […]
In which phase of balance are you and your horse?
Most riders focus on exercises. But the real difference between a young horse and a Grand Prix horse is something much simpler: balance. A rider with a Grand Prix horse has the balance of the horse under control. That means the horse is able to shift more weight from the front end to the hindquarters, […]
Cindy Ishoy: if you want the ribbon, you have to work harder
This is such an inspiring story from Cindy Ishoy. It was great meeting Cindy and hearing her talk about training with Willi Schultheis, work ethic, and her thoughts on Rien van der Schaft’s way of training. Cindy is one of Canada’s most successful international dressage riders. In 1979, she became the first Canadian to win […]
Video: Exercises to improve the connection
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Birthday Giveaway Day #3
Today, you have a chance at winning the ‘Bucas Therapy Rug’ How to win? Solve the Hidden Objects Game! Click on ‘start here’, use the clues to find the hidden objects and then enter your name and email. Today, you have a chance at winning the ‘Bucas Therapy Rug’ How to win? Solve the Hidden Objects Game! […]
Birthday Giveaway Day #2
Today, you have a chance at winning a one-year Silver Membership to my Trainer’s Club worth €499! How to win? Upload a photo of a dressage horse that, according to you, shows harmony, looseness and a correct way of moving. This can be a photo of someone you know personally or a a well-known dressage rider. Today, […]
Birthday Giveaway Day #1
Today, you have a chance at winning my full training program ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’ ánd the new DressagePro Saddle Pad! How to win? Finish the puzzle below within 2 minutes and you have a chance at winning! Today, you have a chance at winning my full training program ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’ […]