Riding with Rien van der Schaft
In November of 2016 I had the pleasure of auditing Rien van der Schaft, Dutch Dressage Team Coach, at his first clinic held in Canada hosted by Alison Banbury, owner of Hill Haven Stable, Hillsburgh, ON. I knew instantly I wanted to ride in his next clinic when I heard him emphasize over and over again to “ride forward into both reins.”
Importance of the Hamstring Group
Have you noticed your horse struggling with collection and impulsion? Stressed with lateral work?
Dragging his toes? Behind your leg?
The Overlooked Psoas
Have you noticed your horse having difficulty in canter movements, reluctance to canter, uncomfortable cantering, bucking or showing behavioural and performance difficulties in general? Diminished top line and musculature? Do not over look the possibility of tension in the Psoas muscles.