Nothing kills the spark of motivation more than repeating the same training routine every day. This is not only true for us riders, but also – or especially for horses. Working on the same dressage movements every day in the way and the same surroundings will probably get your horse bored and reduce the performance of both horse and rider…
We consider leg yields the introduction to lateral work. Technically, however, the leg yield is by definition not a lateral movement as it’s supposed to be ridden with flexion but not bend. Classical lateral work requires both flexion and bend. But during training, there are certain situations in which it can be helpful to ride leg yields with a bit…
It’s an amazing feeling to glide across the diagonal in an extended trot – the horse moving powerfully forward yet barley touching the ground. But how can you achieve that? How do you get both expression and lightness? The horse’s back plays an important role here! The horse’s back as the key for more expression and lightness “If the back…
The warm-up phase in horse riding is the decisive moment at the beginning of every training session. It largely determines how your horse transitions into the work both physically and mentally, and therefore has a major impact on the quality of the entire session. This phase is not just about warming up, but above all about becoming aware of your…
The warm up phase in your warm up is an important component of every training session. It is the foundation upon which further education and training are built. Crucially: The horse shapes the loosening phase – depending on age, level of training, training plan, and current condition. The warm up phase in riding Basically, the loosening phase is a warm-up…
