Collection of Articles
Articles written by and about Gerhard Politz published in the numerous American periodicals he has written for since his arrival in the US. Politz's work published by USDF for the USDF Manual, Lungeing Manual, and Teaching Manual can be ordered here.
Please note the articles are the intellectual property of their authors and are copyrighted by their respective publishers. The articles are used with permission. Reproduction and/or distribution for public or private use is not permitted.
Note that due to the size of these files viewing them may take some time with slower connections.
2003 - Today
Preserve Your Young Horse’s Precious Mouth
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
Straightening the Horse
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
How Do I Stop My Horse from Swapping Leads Behind?
by Gerhard Politz, Practical Horseman
How Do I Stop Teeth Grinding?
by Gerhard Politz, Practical Horseman
Use of the Double Bridle
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage Today
Preserving the Precious Walk
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
On the Road to Grand Prix
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
2001-2002
Introduction to Counter Canter
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
Lessons in Leg-Yielding
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
Perfecting the Walk Pirouette
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
Gerhard Politz Carries Forward an Educational Legacy
by Staff Writer, Dressage & CT
Can Competitive Dressage be Classical?
by Col. Christian Carde, intro by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
In One Arena (A Book Review)
by Reina Abelshauser, Dressage Today
An Exercise of Circles
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage Today
Renvers and Travers Circles
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage Today
Classical Dressage vs. Competitive Dressage
by Gerhard Politz, Chronicle of the Horse
Auxiliary Reins and Gadgets
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection
1980s
Dressage is a Process
by Lita Eliscu, Chronicle of the Horse
A Conversation with Sandi Chohany
by Alice Martin, Dressage & CT
Sandi Chohany benefits from Germany
by Mary Daniels, Chronicle of the Horse
1990s - 2000
Food for Thought: Piaffe & Passage
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage & CT
Extensions with a Light Touch
by Julie Bergman, Chronicle of the Horse
Working with a Reitlehrer
by Lynn Warrender, Dressage & CT
FEI Level Symposium (Part 1)
by Rachael Saavedra, Dressage & CT
FEI Level Symposium (Part 2)
by Rachael Saavedra, Dressage & CT
Maria Gunter at Flintridge
by Kit Stebbins, Dressage & CT
The Three Ps
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage Magazine
Stretching Circle 101
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage & CT
The Clinic
by Gerhard Politz, Dressage Today
USDF Teaching Manual Excerpt: Lesson Topic - Circles
by Gerhard Politz, USDF Connection