Want an expert to assess your riding? Don’t miss out on the chance to have equestrain biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze evaluate your leg, seat, hand and upper-body position as well as provide her impression of your horse’s progression. This is a positive space and is all about educating dressage riders on how to improve their communication and overall partnerships with their horses.

You can find past examples of Clinic with Susanne columns here. If selected, your evaluation will appear in Practical Horseman magazine, practicalhorseman.com, dressagetoday.com and/or on their respective social media accounts.

Don’t miss out on the chance to have Susanne von Dietze evaluate your position—and provide her impression of your horse’s progression. ©Amy K. Dragoo

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We’re excited to see how and you and your dressage partner are progressing and would love for Susanne to provide you with some helpful tips on your journey!

About Susanne von Dietze

Susanne von Dietze is a leader in equestrian biomechanics. A physiotherapist, licensed Trainer A instructor and judge for dressage and show jumping, she gives lectures and seminars throughout the world, including at the prestigious German Riding Academy in Warendorf. She is a native of Germany and now lives with her husband and three children in Israel, where she competes at the international level. She is the author of two books on the biomechanics of riding: Balance in Movement and Rider and Horse, Back to Back.