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Home » Dressage Today Extra » 9 Training Tips from Dorothee Schneider • Understanding Stifle Stressors

9 Training Tips from Dorothee Schneider • Understanding Stifle Stressors

A German Olympian shares nine tips applicable for horses and riders of all levels. Plus, a veterinarian takes a closer look at the stifle—important and often-injured joint in dressage horses.

By Julia Murphy  |   December 2, 2022   |  1 minute read
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Take a look inside the 2019 New England Dressage Symposium headlined by Germany’s two-time Olympian, Dorothee Schneider. Plus, Greg Staller, DVM, breaks down the anatomy of the equine stifle and explains how the nature of dressage places unique stresses on the horse’s body.

In this issue:

  • Schneider shares nine tips that focus on the Training Scale as well as creating happy horses who are willing partners and confident in their jobs.
  • Dr. Staller explains that though the stifles provide tremendous power, they are subjected to forces that can lead to injury.
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