Articles With Susanne Von Dietze
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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.
Instruction
VIDEO: Unmounted Exercises for the Dressage Rider’s Seat
Instruction
VIDEO: Unmounted Exercises for the Dressage Rider’s Seat
Susanne von Dietze takes us through an unmounted session where she describes the use of the rider’s seat and leads auditors (and you!) through exercises.
Instruction
VIDEO: Susanne von Dietze on The Dressage Rider’s Seat
How the rider’s seat, balance and position affect the horse
Instruction
Rider Biomechanics: Discover a Deeper and More Effective Dressage Seat
Susanne von Dietze critiques Amber Hall and her young Oldenburg gelding at First Level.
Instruction
Rider Biomechanics: Engage Your Core to Find a Deeper Seat
Susanne von Dietze critiques this First-Level combination.
Instruction
Find a More Supple Leg and Hip Position While Riding
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a new horse-and-rider pair.
Theory
Steffen Peters and Laura Graves: The Biomechanics of Olympic Dressage Riders
Susanne von Dietze explains what makes these Olympic riders so skilled.