Articles With Susanne Von Dietze
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Instruction
Improving Self-Carriage and Self-Confidence
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze examines a horse and rider and gives tips to improve self-carriage and self-confidence.
Instruction
Maintaining a Stable, Elastic Seat in Canter
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze examines a horse and rider and explains how maintain a stable, elastic seat.
Instruction
Improve Elasticity in Horse and Rider
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Training-Level combination.
Instruction
Connect with Your Horse’s Rhythm
Try these unmounted exercises to help find balance and mobilize your hips.
Instruction
How to Ride with a More Supple, Open Hip to Enhance Your Horse’s Movement
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a horse-and-rider pair at Training Level.
Theory
Dressage Solutions: Support Your Horse While Sitting Centered
Try this tip from Susanne von Dietze.
Instruction
Refine Horse and Rider Balance to Correctly Channel Energy
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Second-Level combination and suggests exercises to improve balance and prevent leaning.
Theory
The Secret Behind a Springy Trot: Lead and Keep Your Horse’s Rhythm
Susanne von Dietze explains how getting the horse to perform bigger, longer steps while maintaining the rhythm remains one of the biggest challenges in dressage.
Instruction
VIDEO with Susanne von Dietze and JJ Tate: Collected Work
Susanne teaches JJ Tate on Kynynmont Gunsmoke's Gideon, a 3/4 Connemara who has competed through Grand Prix.
Theory
VIDEO with Susanne von Dietze: The Dressage Rider’s Seat, Demo Ride
Watch Susanne von Dietze's explanation of rider biomechanics in action.