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A Very Common Dressage Riding Issue—So Often Overlooked, Yet So Easily Improved

HINT: It's NOT your cardio, you're not out of shape and some subconscious and automatic tension is tied directly to your breath! 

 

Breathe Easy and RESET  Your Breathing Mechanism to Transform Your Riding!

 

Presenting DTM A Late Summer Breeze -

A whole new world of untapped riding potential awaits. 

On-demand • Do at your own pace • Proven results

 

 
 

  

 

The “Good Enough” Trap

Most riders are missing the one fix that could improve everything—and they don’t even know it’s broken.

Breathing isn’t just lungs and diaphragm—it’s a full-body movement involving your ribs, spine, chest, and even your pelvis.
When one part is stuck, your seat stiffens, your hips can’t follow, and your hands lose their softness.

 

A Feldenkrais MethodÂŽ breathing reset

It reawakens this natural harmony, freeing your posture, unlocking pelvic movement, and making your aids soft, clear, and instantly understood by your horse.  It can also help you self-regulate in stressful situations—calming show nerves and bringing you back to balance when you need it most.

 

How Do I Do This?
With just 6 simple, proven on-demand lessons,you’ll reset and recalibrate your breathing system—breathing the way nature intended.
Restore your body’s natural ability to move, align, and perform effortlessly through subtle Feldenkrais® breath lessons. 

 

Easily unlock all of these benefits—and more.This may be the simplest change you’ll ever make in your riding—yet it could be the most powerful.
And if it works for you like it has for countless others… your seat, posture, and connection will feel completely transformed.



 
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Start now—and enjoy the benefits for years to come, your horses will thank you too. 

Many top riders have this ability naturally AND many top riders improved through this very course! 
A big part of the DTM success formula are these breathing lessons. In addition, these lessons will open a whole new world to just about any practice - riding, working-out, yoga, dancing, or even other Feldenkrais lessons will become a new and better experience. 
 

 

DO AT YOUR OWN PACE. This ON-DEMAND VIDEO course offers a clear, science-based approach to improving your seat, body awareness, and riding longevity through exploration and focus on our breathing and how it relates to YOUR riding success! 
 
 
 
 

Pre-recorded Series of DTM Breathing Lessons - A Late Summer Breeze

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  • Do at your own-pace
  •  Life-long access
  • Will help every rider!
  • BONUS! Register now and get access to two bonus lessons!

What You’ll Get

In just 6 simple, on-demand lessons, you’ll:
✅ Sit taller, lighter, and more balanced
✅ Unlock pelvic freedom and a deeper seat
✅ Refine your aids so your horse instantly understands
✅ Feel softer hands and a steadier connection
✅ Ride with calm focus—even under pressure

 

Through Dave's guidance, these lessons will leave you feeling tall, upright, open in the chest, relaxed in the shoulders and supple in the hips, making for an effortless but impressive riding posture and seat.

 

These lessons will gently recalibrate and improve your whole seat and riding, in a way that only Feldenkrais can.

The theme of these lessons is lessons centered around our breath, but please remember that FeldenkraisŽ Awareness Through MovementŽ lessons serve to improve function and movement, creating ideal function of the whole body.  By doing "breathing awareness lessons", we of course expect a sense of inner calmness and quiet alertness,  but also expect better posture, ease in your own self carriage, easy uprightness, better contact, more solidly, clearer aids etc. Actually, the possibilities are endless!

SUFFER FROM CHRONIC PAIN? This series of lessons is the perfect place to start if you're looking for relief.

 

 
 

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A better Seat, Effortless Poise and Unbreakable Confidence, Every Stride — with DTM's Breath focussed A Late Summer Breeze 

Photo: Dave's niece Sophia Forsyth with Dimagicco - Silver at 2024 US Festival of Champions, Lamplight 

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A better Seat, Effortless Poise and Unbreakable Confidence, Every Stride — with DTM Skeletal Strength

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Your physical challenges are real. And those affect emotions like anxiety.

 "The emotion can not exist without the coinciding posture."

These issues aren’t just perplexing — they’re agonizing.

Sadly, these struggles don’t just go away — often they intensify, stealing away the pleasure of your ride, and disrupting the harmonious connection with your horse.

And those dreams. Pouring your heart, soul (and let's not forget, substantial finances) into your riding passion, only to feel like time and aging are eroding the joy and comfort it once brought.  Self-doubt begins, the feeling that dreams are slipping through your fingers. It’s a gut-wrenching feeling, isn't it?

But what if YOU could change that narrative?

For every stage of your dressage journey, from "this is tricky" to "this is awesome" - DTM Awareness Through Movement lessons are there to guide you, to make the process easier, more enjoyable and just plain better. 

It’s possible for your movements to flow effortlessly, a super seat, totally in sync with your horse. Your body will feel:

✔ Capable

✔ Strong

✔ Natural

✔ Gracefully

✔ Able to absorb the concussive forces of each stride

You're not just reaching your performance goals — you're exceeding them.

A beautiful message from Melanie Thomson in Canada: 

 "So hold your head high, you are not too old, too fat, too thin, you have every right to be right where you are doing what you love. It shouldn’t matter what your name is, it should matter about the content of your character and about the way we put our horses first and I hope we get to a future that it is those things we get judged on. Ride On we are the lucky ones" Thank you Melanie!

 

But what if YOU could change that narrative?

For every stage of your dressage journey, from "this is tricky" to "this is awesome" - DTM Awareness Through Movement lessons are there to guide you, to make the process easier, more enjoyable and just plain better.  Meme : V. Budach.

Imagine this… your movements flowing effortlessly, a super seat, totally in sync with your horse. Your body feels capable, strong, natural, and gracefully while happily absorbing the concussive forces of each stride. You're not just reaching your performance goals — you're exceeding them.

You've unlocked a new level of riding, one that not only feels good but also looks spectacular! Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it doesn't have to be. 

A beautiful message from Melanie Thomson in Canada: 

 "So hold your head high, you are not too old, too fat, too thin, you have every right to be right where you are doing what you love. It shouldn’t matter what your name is, it should matter about the content of your character and about the way we put our horses first and I hope we get to a future that it is those things we get judged on. Ride On we are the lucky ones" Thank you Melanie!

Before and After: 2022 DTM clinic at Olympic Gold Medalist Klaus Balkenhol's stable in Germany.

Meet Dave: Your Trusted Instructor on the Path to Masterful Riding

Dave, a lifelong equestrian, German Equestrian Federation Certified "Trainer A" (Level III, one level higher that Bereiter) and an expert in the Feldenkrais MethodÂŽ, knows firsthand the struggles dressage riders face.

From major injuries to frustrating stiffness, he's experienced it all and emerged stronger, thanks to his application of the Feldenkrais MethodŽ. Passionate about teaching classical riding, Dave is also a life long learner - Dave has been lucky enough to train with some of the best, including: Martin Plewa (Former National Team Trainer, Germany), Rainer Jackel (Westphalian Riding School), Johan Zagers (Germany, Brazilian Olympic Team Trainer), Hartwig Burfeind (3x German National Professional Champion), Arthur-Kottas (Spanish Riding School), Robert Dover (Several time Olympian and Former National Team Trainer, USA), Charlotte Bredahl (Olympian, USA),  Juan Manuel Vidal (Spain), Juan Matute (Olympian, Spain), Christoph Hess (Germany) Monica Theodorescu (German Olympian and National Team Trainer) and now Rien Van Der Schaft (Spanish Team Trainer).

He has also received training from many other top trainers, to whom he is grateful for having shared their knowledge. 

He has also spent countless hours in the traditional role of a trainer educating horses and  riders, however, his unique skill set includes expertise in the Feldenkrais Method. 

To help even more people than tradition 1 on 1, Dave has tested dressage specific Feldenkrais Awareness Through MovementŽ lessons and correctly sequenced groups of lessons (courses) that are proven to deliver. Results are within the global theme of the course and much  more, sometimes unexpected results! 

"Everyone is unique in their patterns, but humans all share common movement blueprints so regardless of where the starting point, doing mat work movement lessons based on evolution and childhood development that also incorporate the science of biomechanics are extremely effective." These movement lessons are done out of the saddle, from the comfort of home. "Improvements are made not only to biomechanics, pain- relief and excelling in performance, but riders experience more creativity, spontaneous reactions and adaptability to change, as well as more confidence. Seeing so many smiling and amazed riders in person, I knew I had to bring this to the whole equestrian community! Hence the DTM online courses for riders to enjoy from home."

Dave believes that opposed to attempting to make improvement while in the saddle,  with DTM unmounted, we can stop our habits, disable being on auto-pilot, learn to "feel" more, learn better flow and timing, have options and reboot/recalibrate. Therefore faster, and more permanent, "rewiring" and results. 

With 30 years in the horse world, Dave understands your challenges and dreams like no one else.

His passion? Sharing this transformative method with riders across the globe.  For two decades, Dave has continued to be excited and amazed with the Feldenkrais Method and how riders can experience nothing short of miraculous, effective and quick  improvements. 

Whether you're battling discomfort, aiming for the next level of performance, or you just want to  work on your seat through a replacement to longe lessons, he's dedicated to helping you achieve your dressage goals and transform your riding experience.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Rides:
DTM Breathing Course - A Late Summer Breeze 

BONUS! Register today and get two bonus lessons! A comprehensive 6-class series that targets every rider's common challenges and helps you go the extra mile. Tackle one of the most overlooked yet transformative aspects of riding: your breathing.


Through on-demand DTM Feldenkrais® lessons, you’ll gently retrain your breathing system to reset and function as nature intended—unlocking ease, stability, and fluidity in the saddle.


You’ll learn to ride with a naturally upright posture, supple hips, relaxed shoulders, and soft hands, while absorbing the horse’s movement with comfort and confidence. All from the simple power of breathing awareness. 

Crucial for every rider, we’ve got it all covered in one convenient course for you!


You’ll get access to on-demand videos designed to arm you with correct breathing improving an array of automatic / behind the scenes human function  with regards to movement and your athletic performance as a dressage rider — protecting your back and joints, restoring your youthful uprightness, improving your suppleness, and elevating your overall riding skills including the ever elusive concepts of feel and timing. SUITABLE FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC PAIN

Discover the Advantage of Improved Breathing in Your Riding Abilities

Ride with effortless posture—reset your breathing system to sit taller, lighter, and more balanced.

Unlock a softer, more effective seat—free your hips and pelvis for fluid, connected movement.

Refine your aids instantly—clearer signals, softer hands, and better communication with your horse.

Eliminate hidden tension—stop bracing, release stiffness, and move with natural ease.

Boost focus and calm—regulate nerves and stay centred, even under show pressure.

Gain lasting results—gentle Feldenkrais® lessons create improvements that feel natural and automatic, working for you in the background.

What Sets Us Apart?

 DTM Skeletal Strength is a uniquely designed course, specifically for dressage riders, using the Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® — a cutting-edge brain-rewiring method that enhances the connection between the brain and body through effective movement training, resulting in more efficient, effortless saddle ride. 

Sounds exciting, doesn't it?

With Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®, I’ll help you understand your skeletal alignment, showing how to work your body rather than against it. You’ll recognize your own natural patterns of movement that’ll reduce any discomfort with every ride.  

You’ll be able to fine-tune your posture, boost your suppleness, and break down the barriers without letting belief systems about permanent habits or even age hold the reins — allowing you to continue your freedom to ride and unlock your timeless equestrian elegance.

Whether you're struggling with posture alignment, have pain/stiffness, or struggling with injuries, our program is designed for dedicated riders — just like you.

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By the end of the course, you’ll be able to…

 

  • Reset and optimise your breathing system—so it supports you naturally, without conscious effort.

  • Ride with upright, elegant posture and an open, confident seat—stable yet free from stiffness, compression, or pain.

  • Break harmful patterns like uneven rib breathing or one-sided abdominal gripping that quietly sabotages your seat and potential.

  • Reinforce true skeletal alignment, correcting one-sided breathing that often leads to a crooked position.

  • Let your pelvis melt into the saddle, allowing effortless balance and natural movement with your horse.

  • Restore softness and resilience in your joints, so your body absorbs movement with ease.

  • Stop unconscious bracing—replacing tension with flow and freedom.

  • Calm your mind and regulate nerves, giving you focus and confidence in everyday riding or the show arena.

  • Harness the proven FeldenkraisÂŽ Awareness Through MovementÂŽ method to unlock lasting improvements in your seat, posture, and connection.

 

Hear from Our Successful Students who’ve  Transformed their Riding Experience with this Course

I never realized how much my breathing was 'holding me back'. After just a few lessons, my horse instantly felt more relaxed and connected. My back pain has magically disappeared and I am no longer tired after third and fourth level trot work, even for longer periods. It is like we are finally breathing together"

- Debbie S, AA FEI Rider, FL

I’ve spent years working on my position, but nothing made such a fast difference as this. My posture feels taller and freer, and all my aids have more finesse and nuances, including my hands which I would not think would change through these breath lessons. Truly eye-opening."

- Stacy Brass, USDF Gold Medalist, Trainer, KY

I always struggled to sit the trot on my big-moving horse. Resetting my breathing made it effortless—my hips suddenly moved with him instead of against him. And the best part, I don't have to think about anything specific when I ride, the "reset works"! Gone are the days of me exhausting myself from  trying harder and harder. Less truly is more. My horse’s response was immediate, and my trainer was amazed and asked what I had changed, I think she will be doing your course too. Thank you Dave!

Jennie T, AA, CA

Hear from Our Successful Students who’ve  Transformed their Riding Experience

I recently rode in a clinic and got a compliment that I had a ‘good seat’!!! Who me?! I really never considered myself to have a Good seat, just ok. kudos to you!!" 

- Deborah T, AA FEI Rider, FL

After taking just two of the six lessons in Skeletal Strength, I knew that my students just needed to do this. What we have learned has given our group such incredible breakthrough opportunities, easily, and the improvements are undeniable. The horses are offering more expressive movement, uphill balance and offer to be more responsive to the aids."

- Stacy Brass, USDF Gold Medalist, Trainer, KY

"I was surprised (in a good way) that in addition to the obvious physical benefits, for me the sessions also generated a feeling of confidence. Unexpected and very welcome!" 

- Liz Morton, FEI Trainer, CA

Even for TOP professionals 

 

"It was not before, but somehow I developed show-nerves. At first I was also surprised, but many things had happened, and after all, I am also only human.

It was never so that others could see it, but I knew. The competition nerves came in the way of my focus and changed my feeling. I was always thinking, if only it could be again like it was before. When I told you this “secret,” you said, this is the right course for me. You were right! I am very satisfied, also surprised, and happy.

I still listen to the audio lessons at home, and before the shows—small or big—I make sure to do also the exercises from your other course. Now I always feel calm, centred, and effective, just how I knew it can be. It feels good, for me and also with the horses, and also the competition remarks agree.

I hear some riders use sport-psychologists or hypnotherapy for this, but for me, both did not work.

Thank you for your help in Warendorf, and also your easy home exercises with recordings, timely email correspondence, and private sessions online. So glad you were introduced to me—zum Glück! Now I feel very ready for the championship, and for much more. Danke, Dave!"

Name withheld for privacy but quote used with permission. International Rider and Trainer, Germany. 

 

Dr. Hollis Day, (M.D).,  

"You have to experience it to believe it. I have first-hand, witnessed and experienced powerful, undeniable and almost unbelievable improvement in both posture and motor function using the Dave Thind Method,” attested Dr. Hollis Day. Dr. Day, who is head of Geriatrics at Boston Medical, is a lifelong hunter/jumper competitor that now trains and competes in dressage. “Dave’s highly advanced knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and how humans learn is something every rider can benefit from," she added.

 

Dr. Hilary Clayton (DVM)

“Dave’s classes are interesting, informative and FUN. Each class brings a new level of self-awareness in the saddle and provides us with tools to ride better – what’s not to like about that!,” proclaimed Dr. Hillary Clayton upon reflecting with her own personal experience doing the 6 lessons in Skeletal Strength. She also said “ I love the DTM focus on the pelvis which research shows is the key to riding success. His lessons will help all of us to reach our full potential in the saddle." 

 

On-demand, do at your own pace! 

A better Seat, Effortless Poise and Unbreakable Confidence, Every Stride — Discover your best riding years with DTM Skeletal Strength.

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Dr. Lauren Dembkoski Adelizi - Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and Grand Prix dressage rider

"I often recommend this work  to patients in my chiropractic practice as a tool to understand where your body is in space and to make cognitive corrections to change how your body moves in space.

Dave is a pioneer in marrying a technique that teaches body awareness to riders.

He is on the cusp of a huge movement that is going to sweep the dressage world, as we better understand how our physical body can be changed through cognitive methods. He has furthered my understanding of the changes that I can make in my body to be a better rider. I strongly recomend that you investigate the Dave Thind Method." ​

Stephanie Roy Osteopath D.O.

"With Dave, you will experience an incredible feeling of liberation when acute problems that other trainers have either ignored or have simply been unable to fix are dealt with once and for all.

Even problems that you have been trying to fix for years are quickly remedied, with minimal effort! And like magic, your horse who you thought was naturally heavy on the forehand, crooked, laterally stiff or even slightly off, suddenly becomes light, supple, straight and happy.

Cause and effect; Dave has simply become an expert. You will marvel at how big problems have small and easy solutions."

Got Questions?

Christoph Hess on Horse Welfare Using DTM

German Master Christoph Hess, who is retired from his long-held position as Head of Education and Training at the German Equestrian Federation F.N., says of training horses,

“The most important part of the training of a horse is the training of the rider's position. No rider is able to train a horse properly when they have not trained their seat. The rider has to learn to find the right position in the saddle; balanced and relaxed - and to be honest this is very difficult.”

“Dave is an expert on schooling riders. He is brilliant in teaching the correct rider’s position in a friendly and positive way and his students have good positions in the saddle - he himself also! I suggest that many of us should use the opportunity to train with Dave. Dave‘s training will make you happy and especially your horses happy. A smooth sitting rider who is swinging into the horses’ movements is a horseman/horsewoman. This is important for the welfare of the horse. The better the rider’s position the happier the horse - and Dave helps his clients achieve good positions,” continued Hess who is a current F.N. Educational Ambassador.

 
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