Only a happy horse can produce top performance! The trainer: The Hesselhof recipe for success is based on a sound programme of training in accordance with the classical principles of dressage under the overall control of Ralph Michael Rash. Holding a master craftsman's certificate in equine husbandry, a trainer's diploma and a qualification as a Grand-Prix judge, Ralph Michael Rash learned the skills of the trade from such famous trainers as Ottokar Pohlmann, Herbert Rehbein, Fritz Tempelmann, Harry Boldt and Jan Bemelmans. He worked for eleven years as head of the German Riding School in Warendorf. Ralph-Michael Rash and his highly qualified team of professional trainers have now been preparing horses and riders successfully for dressage sports at international level for more than 30 years. The horses: Depending on its nature, character, and previous training status, an individual training programme is drawn up for each horse. Horses from Hesselhof compete all the way to Grand Prix sports and convincingly display rideability, flexibility, expressiveness and willingness to perform. The riders: Ambitious dressage riders from all over the world find a wide range of training possibilities at Hesselhof: Long-term training for individual riders and their horses lasting up to several months Three-day short courses for small groups at the Hesselhof compound Short courses for groups at our client's own stables - worldwide Long-term accomodation of guests' horses; training and care as required Needless to say, the training afforded to riders coming to Hesselhof is every bit as individual as that enjoyed by the horses and oriented to a rider's skill level. This includes coaching and preparation for participation in competition all the way to Grand Prix level. The training and advancement of Junior and Young Riders is paid particular attention to by Ralph-Michael Rash. We gladly help also with individual requests. Simply give us a call and ask for further options. The generous and exclusive equipment available at Hesselhof offers riders and horses alike optimum training conditions and outstanding levels of care.