Surely you have come across the quote: "The shoulder leg is the aspirin of horsemanship". It comes from the Portuguese riding master Nuno Olivera. What exactly did he mean by it? He was of the opinion that the shoulder leg can heal everything and saw...
Even though the thigh turn is not a "real" lateral gait, it is a perfect introduction to teach your horse the lateral aids. In addition, it can be a real all-rounder in the training of your four-legged friend, on which you...
Since the Working Equitation is gaining more and more popularity, there will be numerous tournaments again in 2023. Anyone looking for a change from the usual show jumping and dressage will be thrilled by the Working Equitation, based on the traditional Southern European working riding style, and its tournaments....
If you have ever tried long rein work with your horse, you may have been disillusioned to discover that it is not as easy as it looks and also very strenuous. It is not for nothing that rein work is considered...
Surely you have heard the phrase "Good training starts on the ground" many times. And this is exactly what classical handwork deals with. It lays the foundation for a good and fair cooperation between horse and human in the saddle...
How did the development from riding skirt to the trouser riding skirt come about? And when did women start to demand the wearing of pants? You can find the answer and a lot of other interesting info about the evolution of riding skirt to trouser skirt in this article. Pants -...
In times of emancipation, it seems rather strange to many female riders to voluntarily climb into a side saddle. In addition, there are many prejudices and misconceptions about riding side-saddle. So unfortunately it is only a small circle that...
There are tournaments in all possible variations, whether dressage, jumping, driving tournaments or other different disciplines. But also Working Equitation tournaments enjoy more and more popularity. The change from the usual dressage or show jumping attracts more and more horse enthusiasts to the...
Elegant Friesians, noble Lusitanos or chic Pura Raza Espanola are rarely seen at normal shows or performances. However, in the field of baroque riding, these and other noble breeds can be found all the more often. In this article you will learn which baroque or...
More and more riders in Germany and all over the world are interested in alternative ways of riding. Riding styles in which the well-being of the horse is paramount, where one meets the horse at eye level, where one strives for a friendly, harmonious coexistence...
