A very here and now topic under discussion in the forums is riding in windy conditions. Whatever the…


How to get … and keep … your horse sensitive to your aids
You will all, by now be more than aware that I am an advocate of keeping things simple….

Tension Mnemonic
I had a note from Anna who is struggling with tension in her horse and all the associated…
In the Stirrups – Jan 2016
January’s In The Stirrups Magazine is out. My article can be found on pages 30 to 33 and…
Roosa’s Book Review
The first book review is in and they are coming thick and fast. I am absolutely delighted that…
The Crystal System Dressage – Chapter 13
Chapter 13 – Overcoming a Crisis In this final chapter I talk about what to do if and…
Crystal System Dressage – Chapter 12
CRYSTAL SYSTEM DRESSAGE – Chapter 12 – DO – Rider Focus Plan So we move to the penultimate chapter…
Crystal System Dressage – Chapter 11
Chapter 11 – Do – Suppling Your Horse Snippets from Chapter 11 to give you a feel for…
Crystal System Dressage – Chapter 10
Chapter 10 – Do – Influencing Your Horse More snippets from The Crystal System Book … “Success consists…
Crystal System Dressage – Chapter 9
Crystal System Dressage, Chapter 9 “Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are…