USPC National Examiner Maureen Pach, BHSAI, hosts another video in this popular series. She will present a portion of this four-part DVD series by Philippe Karl and discuss his book Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage. Karl is a well-respected trainer in Europe who is one of many trying to bring an end to this form of riding. The discussion period will consider the natural path of classical dressage and the tradition of the masters.

This is of particular interest at this time due to the outcry over the use of the ‘hyper flexion’ training method currently being used by some riders. Many established trainers in Europe, including U.S.A. Dressage Coach Klaus Balkenhol, are horrified at what happens to the horses trained this way and are trying to get the FEI to establish standards to prevent the abuse currently taking place. This movie and discussion will continue to explain the problems associated with some methods of training. Maureen Pach has attended clinics with Philippe Karl and will share her thoughts and insights on dressage training, and lead the discussion on the latest developments in the dressage world about this controversial subject.

The program will take place in MacDermid Hall room 116 on the Post University campus, 800 Country Club Road in Waterbury, CT. Admission is $10 at the door, and is free to Post students. Parking is available in the Visitors lot or the North lot on Country Club Road (just off I-84 exit 17).

The Quiz the Experts series is organized by the Post University Equine Resource Committee, to provide topical and up to date information on subjects related to the ownership, care, and training of horses for students and local horse lovers. Proceeds from the lecture series benefit student scholarships for the Equine Business Management Program at the University. For further information, call 203-596-4631 or 4645, or email CBaker@post.edu or ABloxsom@post.edu.