Dressage Rules, Anti-Rules, and the Magical Widget
Are noseband checks necessary, or even a good thing? Dressage expert Paul Belasik has as usual - his own and highly controversial - view on the subject...
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Paul Belasik onLateral Work
It's one of the puzzling questions of dressage, how and why do we use lateral work? Paul Belasik is one of the word's great students of dressage and classical theory, he sets out to unravel this tricky question...
WBFSH Sires’ Rankings 2025
Who are this year's top sires on the WBFSH rankings in dressage, showjumping and eventing? Christopher Hector examines the latest standings...
Which studbook comes out on top?
Which studbook comes out on top in dressage, jumping and eventing? The 2025 WBFSH rankings have been released and Christopher Hector takes a closer look to find out which horses have starred in the last twelve months...
Christoph Hess – Dressage is harmony and balance
German equestrian expert and educator, Christoph Hess talks about the all important training scale...
A Masterclass with Helen Langehanenberg
Helen Langehanenberg is one of the stars of international dressage, in this great article she takes a dressage masterclass and also demonstrates on her own horses...
European Europeans
Breeding at the European Championships - Christopher Hector finds that the stars at the Euros are a wonderful mixture of bloodlines and studbooks, including the new champion Zonik Plus
Gustav Rau – Making Equestrian Sport in Germany
One man more than any other shaped the entire equestrian establishment in Germany and his words are as wise today as they were fifty years ago... Gustav Rau - visionary genius.
Long and Low -where did it come from?
Long and Low - one of the great controversies of the dressage world. Where did it come from, what does it do? Paul Belasik has a fascinating new book. A review by Christopher Hector.
Harry Boldt – A Tribute
One of the world's great dressage trainers turned ninety five this year - we pay tribute to Harry Boldt...