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Back at beloved Lipica
Since November 2023 I have been regularly in Lipica again with Arthur Kottas to support the training of the riders there. We were there on a monthly basis a few years ago and we are pleased that the new management has booked us again. Since the beginning of the year, two of the female riders have been training side-saddle again. A simple choreography for a pas de deux was developed so that the two women could present themselves in the performances at the beginning of May. The highlight was the big anniversary gala in mid-May in the Hippodrome. The pas de deux is now combined with more difficult exercises and we look forward to you coming to visit us [...]
In stock again – Cavesson Vienna Style
Versatile for use and therefore often sold out. Our Viennese cavesson is back in stock. Available in two sizes, with additional bit straps and/or neck padding upon request. For further information regarding usage, read my article. Since the webshop is currently inactive, if you are interested, please send me [...]
New Locations planned!
I am pleased to announce that new course locations are planned for later this year. I will probably be teaching on the Isle of Man in September or October. For further information please contact John Witheway on +44 7808 660219. Courses will also be organized in California near San [...]
Successes for Quintero B
Quintero B (sire: Quaterback) aka Ickbert started the show season quite successfully this year. In Walldorf, Darmstadt-Kranichstein and Eppelheim, Patric was able to successfully placed with him in M* and M**, so that they started their first S* in Eggenstein. After a few weeks of show break, a few [...]
Testimonial Nikki Barker, Newmarket UK
Elke is a superb coach and an even better horsewoman. I have trained with Elke since 2018 holding monthly, three or four day clinics at my barn. My only regret is that I can’t have Elke here every week! I have horses myself ranging from just backed up to Grand [...]
Testimonial Tressa Boulden-Linsley, Sebastopol CA
Elke Potucek-Puscha spent a great deal of time working with Egon von Neindorff, and this is what at first sparked my interest in wanting to meet her. I soon learned that she, after EvN’s passing, became a student and integral part of Arthur Kottas’s training system and assisted him [...]
Cirriculum Vitae
Our Cirriculum Vitae is has new links to testimonials, Facebook posts and nice memories. Enjoy! Elke Potucek-Puscha
How to use PIXEM (incl. affiliate account)
How to use PIXEM smoothly: As you know, the PIXEM system consists of the robot, the beacons 1 to 3 and the clock. When setting up the system, it is best to observe the following sequence: Position the robot including the camera (mobile phone or the PIXIO camera) and [...]
How to use PIVO (incl. discount code)
How does the PIVO system work? Follow these tips to make it easy: Place the PIVO on the track with a tripod at X. Make the legs of the tripod as flat as possible then you have the best possible stability. Use the Equestrian mode in landscape format, you [...]
All horses are athletes…
...what about the rider? We always take care about our horses fitness, but how is it about your own? Are you cardiovascularly fit enough? Are you movable in your joints or do you already have problems in you back? All horses and riders are athletes! But if you are [...]
Yes, you can…!
Advice how you can keep your input. As you know, you get a massive theoretical and practical advice during my lessons. Sometimes it's too much to keep it in your mind. Belwo you will find some advices how you could keep this input after the training and how to [...]
BEMER Magnetic Field Therapy
All our horses receive a daily wellness with the BEMER magnetic field therapy blanket. Regular use improves suppleness and supports the optimal training process. It also serves as a prevention and increases the immune system, the horse is generally more relaxed. We use the BEMER magnetic field therapy on [...]
Reitkultur #12 – The Canter Pirouette
The pirouette as the testing of the collection! Colonel Alois Podhajsky said aptly: "You can buy flying changes, piaffes and passages, but you have to ride a pirouette ..." In Reitkultur No. 12, the last one this year, you will find my analysis of pirouettes. What are the requirements? [...]
