Having been to numerous shows and clinics I am often struck by how willing people are to put up with problems (like tension, resistance, taking off, bucking) with their horse as if there is nothing that can be done about them. I really do think that the reason this...
I had the honor of being interviewed by Jane Savoie about my experiences with clicker training. Jane maintains a wonderful website called Dressage Mentor which is geared toward helping dressage riders address the problems they are having with their horses and riding....
One of my students recently audited a day of a Harry Whitney clinic. Harry is unique in the world of horsemanship clinicians in that the core message for every single rider is the same question, is your horse feeling OK inside? If you attend a clinic with Harry you...
Every day I am reminded again and again how every little thing counts to the horse. Horses want to get along with us. They are watching us closely for signs of meaning behind the things that we do. Right or wrong doesn’t enter into it. In fact, it is safe to go...
Charles de Kunffy is a well respected teacher, FEI judge, and author of several books on classical dressage principles. This video covers the Seat and Aids. Overall I enjoyed the video although Charles’ voice put me to sleep the first time I watched it! I was...
