The biggest enemy to the partnership of dressage is impatience and the human nature to dominate other creatures.

- Walter Zettl

The goal of all dressage riding should be to bring the horse and rider together in harmony...a oneness of balance, purpose, and athletic expression.

- Walter Zettl

Ride your horse calm, forward and then make him straight.

- Walter Zettl

At each stage of work the horse must be taken to his limit, but never over.

- Walter Zettl

Trust and respect are two-way streets. We want the horse to accept us as leaders of the herd, to guide them safely and to provide protection and comf…

- Walter Zettl