Welcome to Eric Dierks Equestrian

Before horses were used in sport, they were used for work, transportation and war. Through the years horsemanship has evolved with both good and bad results for the horse. Horses are now used for amusement, and satisfying our human wants rather than needs.

I believe good horsemanship is demonstrated by putting the horse's needs first while understanding their anatomy and physiological makeup. riding is an art whether doing dressage, show jumping or galloping cross-country. The horse and rider should always be in balance with each other mentally and physically to create a harmonious picture, not for the sake of the picture but for the welfare of the horse and rider.

My goal is to preserve a high standard of horsemanship while in competition, training and teaching others. Through a deep understanding of the horse and rider's makeup, one can make training very simple, so that both are comfortable, confident and happy.

Keep in touch with my experiences and thoughts through some of my blogs.