Recent content by dressager

Get someone who's actually good at bandaging to show you. Ditto what Hedwards said, can cause really bad problems otherwise. Pet hates of mine to avoid: - people who can only bandage in one direction (always bandage towards the back! ie clockwise on the offside and anticlockwise on the...

For a start don't ever walk with side reins on as it can ruin the walk. And attach the lunge rein either directly to the inside bit ring or a cavesson, as putting the lunge over the head to the opposite side bit ring acts like a gag to raise the head. The downside with side reins is that...

This has really made me laugh! The one and only time I've judged I found it near impossible to see what was going on in the H and M corners because 1) I was sitting in a judge's box with closed plastic windows so couldn't physically see the corners very well and 2) as it was raining it also...

Absolutely stunning photos! They are incredibly well composed and really capture those special moments. And I agree with you 110% about leaving your comfort zone. I definitely think more people should compare themselves to the very top riders and not those below them all the time. Its odd...

Very well done! It takes time to get it together with a big moving horse, and she is one of the most talented horses I've seen on here.

Looking lovely as usual and yes, definitely post some riding pics :)

I think it is mostly possible to keep your horse under control in the warm up with good training and correct riding. Every horse has a way to channel the energy, whether its by riding more forwards, a little deeper, with more exaggerated flexion etc. If this isn't possible then its largely a...

As the neck as head position should be a result of how the back is working, no I don't think it's acceptable to work over bent. Riding forwards and keeping the nose on or just in front of the vertical is the aim. However it's really difficult as so many horses have been taught to curl under and...

Lovely horse and nice riding :) I am very keen on your new trainer's approach, I like the fact he really emphasises how much more important the outside aids are and you should be able to give the inside rein at any time. This is the way I was taught in Germany, in a nutshell, ride forwards...

I'm glad this has been brought up. A week ago I called the organisers of an unaf. RC show to obtain permission for me to warm up someone else's horse. She is quite nervous and it was the 5 yo horse's first outing. I was told it was fine. We even asked for the earliest time to keep out of...

If I was to pack my bags and turn up (without my horse) at a dressage yard in Germany or Holland to train/work/volunteer with no time restrictions, where should I go and why? All I want is riding experience and tuition, plus accomodation on site or cheaply close by. I do keep my eye on Yard...

Stunning photos of a stunning horse! Wow!

Stunning as usual :D He's really starting to carry himself more now.

Wow she is looking so much more uphill now! That canter is fantastic :) Is this the same trainer?