May 21, 2013  ·   Promoting Horses One Day At A Time

Classical Equitation – The Origin’s of Dressage

Classical Equitation

"DRESSAGE IS THE CORE ESSENCE WITHIN ALL RIDING DISCIPLINES" Classical equitation stems from Greek historian and horse trainer, Xenophon (c. 430-355 BCE). Many are surprised to hear that Ancient Greeks were the first to realize how important and useful a well trained horse was in warfare. A schooled horse was more agile, quick and overall more successful in battles. From there on out, others built upon the Greeks classical training with their horses. Most recognize Knights from the … [Read more...]

Holsteiner

Holsteiner

The Holsteiner is a breed of horse originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany. It is thought to be the oldest of warmblood breeds, tracing back to the 13th century. Though the population is not large, Holsteiners are a dominant force of international show jumping, and are found at the top levels of dressage, combined driving, show hunters, and eventing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holsteiner_(horse) … [Read more...]