Collection: Dr. Gerd Heuschmann Symposium, May 6th - 9th 2023
M & M Tack Shop is pleased to host internationally renowned veterinarian, trainer, and author
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
for a 2 day Symposium May 6th & 7th
and 2 Training Days May 8th & 9th, 2023
at the
James B Hunt Horse Complex
4601 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Well known in dressage circles, Dr. Heuschmann is admired for his forthrightness regarding what he sees as the detrimental training methods commonly employed by both riders and trainers incompetition today.
Riders in Dr. Heuschmann's clinics have experienced nearly instantaneous beneficial changes in their horses and riding and he has helped many horses with mystery (rein) lameness as well as other training issues.
“Some horses are being trained with mechanical and technical
devices in the shortest time possible... the goal of training should be to
further the horse’s capacity to perform and optimize his physical
beauty as well as his overall well-being by taking enough time.”
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
We will hosting both symposium and training day rides, as well as both symposium and training day audits. Symposium rides will include a same day audit and lunch with be included with the symposiums. Lectures will be held in a climate controlled room and Dr. Heuschmann's books will be available for purchase.
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn from one of the leaders in classical training.
Please email Michele@mmtackshop.com with any questions.

"Not everyone considers all that the horse must carry around: a crooked pelvis, back pain, frustration with school or job, relationship issues, and extra pounds. Whoever takes the trouble to think about this can only marvel at the extent to which most horses make up for their rider's deficiencies"
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
Event Schedule:
Saturday, May 6, 2023
8:00-9:00am Registration – James B. Hunt Horse Complex
9:00am-12pm Horizontal balance
1. The back as the center of movement
2. Natural and disrupted sequence of movement
3. Fundamentals of equine biomechanics
12:30-1:30pm Lunch (provided)
1:45-5:45pm Practical analysis with live demonstrations of horses.
Training sessions with individual horses and riders demonstrating use of correct biomechanical training principles.
3:30-3:45pm Break
3:45-5:45pm Continuation of practical analysis and closing remarks.
Sunday, May 7, 2023:
8:00-9:00am Registration – James B. Hunt Horse Complex
9:00am-12pm I. Vertical balance and natural crookedness
Bending and straightening - incorrect schooling of natural crookedness as cause of many training problems and soundness issues.
II. Biomechanics of collection, lateral movements and the neck
Explanation of the important correlation between the suppleness of the trunk muscling and the quality of movement
III. Rein lameness
1. The cause
2. Effects of training on soundness
3. Case studies
12:30-1:30pm Lunch (Provided)
1:30-3:00pm Practical analysis with live demonstrations of horses
Training sessions with individual horses and riders demonstrating use
of correct biomechanical training principles.
3:30-3:45pm Break
3:45-5:45pm Continuation of practical analysis and closing remarks