"*Equitation, just like other activities does evolve, particularly competitive Dressage*

What is specific about this evolution is that we are changing the way in which Dressage is conducted but the rules stay the same.  In other words, as with music, the same notes can be played, but in a different manner.  This poses problems in judging the tests and what is more these training methods are copied from those who win, which is quite logical.  So if the judgement regularly poses different points of view, the methods also will not be unanimous.  The recent upsetting cases are proof of this.  The new world came to us with this idea:  what about giving a point on what is done and what should be done? 

Klaus Balkenhol , a dressage rider with an impressive record and US Dressage Team National Trainer together with Gerd Heuschmann, a world famous vet, agreed with your servitor to take part in a symposium.
This aims at taking stock on this matter as well as to propose some ideas to ensure the continuation of the discipline and will take place in New York on October 18th.  German and French people discuss together about the high school.  Here is an all passionate challenge about to start.  I warmly thank these people for their involvement.  I am proud to be part of it."

Colonel Christian Carde   

Here is the link to Maplewood Warmblood website.

It takes place October 18th and 19th.
The Colonel Carde, Klaus Balkenhol and Dr. Gerd Heuschmann (see Readings) will be the main speakers !
There'll be great riders for the clinics.