Dressage Controversy: Rollkur

There is a debate raging in the dressage world surrounding the training method known as "Rollkur."(also sometimes called hyperflexion) This training method's biggest proponent is Anky Van Grunsven Despite her tremendous successes in the international show ring, her training methods continue to draw criticism. The controversy went so far as to be debated before the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC) at their annual meeting in 2006.

I've found a series of short videos regarding Rollkur or Hyperflexion. The videos are produced by a Dr. Ulrike Thiel from the Netherlands. Her point of view is heavy handed, but is none the less, part of the debate that we all, as dressage riders, should be aware of.

Introduction:



Part 1a:




Part 1b: