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Photo Archive: Erik F. Herbermann
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Trot, Forward and DownErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Trot, Forward and Down
"The corner-stone of correct work lies in the presence of the supple back. [This photo illustrates] a soft stretching and yielding forward and down (the horse's nose should be pointing somewhat more forward)." (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the PiaffeErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Piaffe"
"[This photo illustrates] the supple deeply bent haunches in the Piaffe" (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Piaffe in the snaffle bridleErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Piaffe in the snaffle bridle
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Piaffe in the Double BridleErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Piaffe in the Double Bridle
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the ReinbackErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Reinback
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, on a straight lineErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, on a straight line
"From above, the rider's hips and shoulders are exactly square, sitting over the centre of the horse. When observing the horse from the front, one should see only TWO legs." (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, positioned right travelling parallel to the school wallErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, positioned right travelling parallel to the school wall
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Shoulder-In RightErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Shoulder-In Right
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Travers (a.k.a. Haunches-In)Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Travers (a.k.a. Haunches-In)
"When practiced across the diagonal of the school it is called Half-Pass." (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the RenversErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Renvers
"Renvers. (The reverse exercise to travers.)" (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Leg-YieldErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Leg-Yield
"Leg-yielding, away from the left leg. (Can also be practiced with the horse facing the inside of the school." (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the HaltErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Halt
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Turn on the Haunches RightErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Turn on the Haunches Right
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Working Canter RightErik F. Herbermann on the Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding, Atlantis, in the Working Canter Right
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Erik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the Working CanterErik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the Working Canter
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Erik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the Walk on the loose reinErik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the Walk on the loose rein
"After some loosening exercises the horse drapes itself from relaxation. The horse stretches itself readily as the rider yields with the hands while driving. This attitude should be assumed any time. 'Walk on the loose rein' is ridden within a working session." (E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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Erik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the 'Forward and Down' at the Working Canter LeftErik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the 'Forward and Down' at the Working Canter Left
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Erik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the 'Forward and Down' at the Working TrotErik F. Herbermann on the 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Pony Gelding, Barty, in the 'Forward and Down' at the Working Trot
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Erik F. Herbermann on the Standardbred Cross Gelding, Meteorite, in the Working TrotErik F. Herbermann on the Standardbred Cross Gelding, Meteorite, in the Working Trot


Erik F. Herbermann on the Standardbred Cross Gelding, Meteorite, in the Working TrotErik F. Herbermann on the Standardbred Cross Gelding, Meteorite, in the Working Trot
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X-rays of positionActual X-rays of Erik Herbermann's position.
"On this page is a series of actual x-rays of [Erik Herbermann's] position, which clarify the various attitudes of the pelvis and back. The horizontal white line represents the flat surface upon which the seat bones rest. The pelvis is outlined in black. The arrow locates the weight-bearing points of the seat bones. The thigh bone is lightly outlined. The broken white line marks the 7 flesh extremities of the back. The transverse black line shows the tilt of the perlvis.
"Top Left:   Hollow back. This common fault is often seen with the upper body leaning forward or backward.
"Top right:   Correct normal seat.
"Bottom Left:   Hunched back. This incorrect attitude is frequently misconstrued as bracing. The upper body is completely collapsed, the weight is dissipated and cannot be effectively concentrated into the seat bones.
"Bottom Left:   Shows the correct effects of pelvic tilt (holding the pubic crest forward). This is emphasized especially when driving, or bracing the back."(E. Herbermann, The Dressage Formula, 1980)
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