We often hear of collection in walk, trot and canter, but how often do we hear about the collected reinback?

Knopfhart the classical equitation of collected reinback.  A movement that when done properly, is much more difficult then the forward moving collected walk, trot and canter. So what does a classical rein back look like?

Understanding body patterns and how this effects the horse, influencing his way of going and his choices in the movement pattern that he offers us. How can this knowledge help you with your training with your horse?

How and where we hold the lead rope communicates many things to our horses, from what our expectations are of them, to how we expect our horses to interact with us. It becomes one of the most fundamental training opportunities, in our daily interaction with our horses. Check out how to ensure that you are making the most of the opportunity. 

An equine poem celebrating the incredible unity that can be found with our horses.

The ONLY right time for an aid

Wynmalen's second secret of the art of riding...

Straightness problems can be expressed in many different ways. How to equal out both diagonals is one of the challenges facing horsemen everywhere. Check out from Decarpentry one simple solution.

Join us in celebrating the unique people and animals that contribute so much to each other in disabled riding programs all across the world.

A unique look at our riding history, looking where we came from and where we are going to. Showing us our responsibility in this century to the development of our riding and to our horses.