Articles by Manolo Mendez

These articles provide a good overview of Manolo’s training approach and philosophy. These articles were published in the USA and Australia in different dressage magazines and we will add several more over the course of 2014. We thank Baroque Horse Magazine and Equine Excellence for the beautiful layouts.

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Manolo on growing up and the role of horses in his life then and now

Equinology and Manolo Stress Points Poster

The Importance of Lengthening The Neck / Developing The Basics

Developing the Basics and Understanding Straightness Better

Balance, Rhythm and Suppleness- The Importance of Training Transitions in Dressage

The Importance of Riding The Whole Horse

Balance is Confidence

What the Topline Says about Horse and Rider by Manolo Mendez – also available in Dutch below

Balance & Rhythm in the Young Horse: Essential to Forward in Self Carriage

Feel, Technique and Compromise: The Foundation for any and all Training.

Lateral Work, Part I

Lateral Work, Part II