On November 24th and 25th, the dressage course with Anja Rietbrock was scheduled for the autumnal, cool temperatures – an event our riders had been looking forward to for a long time. Anja Rietbrock, victorious up to advanced level in dressage and show jumping and holder of the gold riding badge in both disciplines (!), came all the way from Sottrum, near Bremen, to our Würmtal valley to conduct a weekend of intensive dressage training with school and private riders. With great empathy for both horse and rider, Anja was able to provide individual assistance to each participant. Whether a … Continued

„ How about”, my horse asked, “if you forget everything for an hour?” “To forget everything?” I replied. “My grief, my pain, my worries, the pressure I feel, how is that supposed to work?” “Just be with me, look around, look at me, smell me, feel me, hear me, and when you are completely with me, then you are also with you.” “But I can’t get it out of my head!” I replied desperately. “You speak easy. You are a horse and you don’t have to worry about anything that I don’t do for you. ” “You yourself are my … Continued

Maybe it wasn’t the same feeling as it had been for years. Somewhat smaller, no palm trees and no lounge furniture …… BUT, distance and hygiene were the top priority. Also this year Elmlohe offered all riders, judges and helpers a wonderful place and everyone felt very comfortable for a few days. No viewers were allowed, but a live stream was offered via ClipMyHorse. With Anja Rietbrock and her PRE chestnut stallion Kaiser or also called Kaiser’s Rossini, in memory of the wonderful chestnut Rossini. Such a beautiful pair the two and a more than worthy presentation of a Spanish … Continued