NO MATTER WHAT...
Whether you’ve never ridden a HALF PASS, you’ve tried and ended up confused or discouraged, or you can ride it but secretly wonder how to turn your “meh” half pass into a magnificent one — this is where it finally clicks.
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For many riders, the path often feels vague:
– What needs to be in place before you even think about asking?
– Why does it sometimes feel like you’re forcing instead of flowing?
– And what is the half pass really for, beyond scores and symmetry?
Stop seeing the half pass as a distant milestone…
And start experiencing it as a logical, learnable step in your horse’s development!
At the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with….
✔ A crystal-clear understanding of what the half pass is (and what it’s not)
✔ A feel-good riding exercise that gives your horse a lightbulb moment — immediately
✔ The biomechanics and mindset that make lateral work actually work
✔ Real feedback from real riders — not just theory
“This Workshop is designed to give you answers, not oversimplifications. To deepen your understanding, not just add another movement to your list. And most of all, to give you and your horse a way forward that feels intelligent, structured, and satisfying.”
Through three focused trainings and a series of short mindset videos, you’ll explore:
✔ What the half pass truly is — and the gymnastic purpose behind it
✔ The foundation your horse needs before lateral work becomes beneficial
✔ A progression-based approach that gives you a real-time feel of improvement
✔ Mindset tools to move through common challenges with clarity and confidence
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Most importantly, you’ll stop seeing the half pass as a distant milestone…
And start experiencing it as a logical, learnable step in your horse’s development — one that makes him feel better, move better, and become more balanced, supple, and ALIVE in his body.
Starts June 8. Join us.
TRAIN DIRECTLY WITH THOMAS & SHANA RITTER
INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE COACH AND CLINICIAN, AUTHOR, TRAINER
Thomas Ritter has impacted the lives of more than 75,000 riders around the globe through his books, eBooks, DVDs, videos, online courses, live events, and clinics. His attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot any problem, and ability to communicate complex concepts in understandable ways have helped riders all over North America, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Asia. Thomas is the champion of the horse and the student, and you get the fortunate opportunity to learn directly from him in this special event.
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WITH SPECIAL GUEST
SHANA RITTER
CO-OWNER RITTER DRESSAGE, ARTISTIC DRESSAGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
USDF Silver Medalist and wife/partner to Thomas for nearly 25 years, Shana brings her enthusiasm and perspective (and sometimes silly sense of humor) to complement the teaching, sharing insights and experiences.
And get FREE access to the WEEK long WORKSHOP with Thomas and Shana Ritter worth over €300
Why a WORKSHOP?
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Thomas & Shana have been teaching live challenges and workshops since 2017 — so many we’ve lost count! A workshop is the perfect format to jumpstart your understanding, connect with other like-minded riders, and gain the perspective you need to make meaningful progress on your training goals.
This one-week workshop will focus entirely on The Half Pass — what it is, why it matters, how to prepare for it, and how to develop it in a way that benefits your horse’s body, mind, and long-term soundness.
Why You?
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Maybe the Half Pass has always felt a bit out of reach — something for “later” or “someday,” without a clear path to get there.
Maybe you’ve tried it, but it felt awkward or disconnected, and you weren’t sure if you were doing it right… or if your horse was actually benefiting from it.
Maybe you’ve been riding Dressage for years, but still feel uncertain when it comes to how this movement is meant to develop — and where it fits in the overall training arc.
Or maybe you just care deeply about doing right by your horse and want to learn a more gymnastic, horse-friendly approach to training movements like the Half Pass — not just for the sake of performance, but because you know it can make your horse feel better, move better, and become more supple, balanced, and expressive.
This workshop will give you the tools, insight, and confidence to stop guessing and start developing the Half Pass with structure, support, and classical guidance.
Why Free?
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Thomas and Shana believe in the principle of paying it forward. They want to help as many horses and riders as possible, all over the world. That’s why they regularly offer free workshops and challenges — to share their knowledge and approach with riders who care deeply about the art of Dressage, the well-being of the horse, and the joy of training in alignment with classical principles.
They also believe every rider deserves the chance to get to know their potential teachers. Before committing to a more in-depth program, it’s important to feel out whether a trainer’s philosophy and approach truly resonate with you. This workshop gives you that opportunity — no strings attached. If you love it, you’ll have the option to go deeper in the full Training the Half Pass course. And if not, we hope you still walk away with tools you can apply right away.
"Everyone is happier AND we make better progress"
"Through their instruction and examples, I've transformed from a skilled but driven, frustrated, rider into one who is calm, happy, and analytical in my training. Despite having had decades of excellent instruction, it took the Ritters to teach me to be calmer, more analytical, and therefore much more effective in my riding. Everyone is happier AND we make better progress. My horses and I all thank Thomas Ritter and Shana Ritter."
- Anne Z.
And get access to the WEEK long Half Pass Workshop with Thomas and Shana Ritter worth over €300... for FREE!
"Learning and training doesn't take place in a linear form. It always involves ups and downs, detours and dead-ends. That's part of the learning and discovering what works and what doesn't work. The "bad" days, poor decisions, and "failures" are just as necessary and valuable as the good moments when we get it *right*." - Thomas Ritter
A STELLAR MINI-COURSE!
“I suspect that in hindsight this will be the most significant step forward in my riding. I need to know not just movements and exercises but their affect on each horse, especially as I seem to collect damaged discarded horses. Until now I have been quite tentative in applying the work because I lacked the wherewithal to analyze the details. This Challenge has given me confidence and the skills to choose exercises more intelligently - and even more importantly, sympathetically. It is a stellar mini-course! Thanks a million. ”
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Ruth U-G.
FINALLY CLICKING INTO PLACE
“My gratitude for you guys and this course is overwhelming. Nothing about riding has ever been explained to me like this before, and it seems that I have fallen even more in love with the concept of Dressage and may passion to learn and become better is overwhelming. Thank you guys so much for this knowledge, FREE KNOWLEDGE. It’s incredible that you are so willing to share this information and answer questions. I think things are finally clicking into place and I’m very excited to start thinking about my riding and Dressage exercises as diagnostics to improve my horse.”
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Sara C.
BEEN SUCH A HUGE HELP
“Loving it! I have to say I have gotten so much help with my horse with your detailed explanations of what to do when and possible reasons why he got resistant. Discovering the Ritters has been such a huge help in my riding and teaching. In many cases you have confirmed my basic thoughts of what to do (I lack confidence and think I may be making things up) and in other areas, you have given me insight into why things are happening and thus help me to work through it. So grateful for this work!”
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Ann L.
The Workshop Daily Schedule
This Workshop will run live in June 8 - 16, 2025. The trainings will include:
✔ Three LIVE trainings followed by a Q&A.
✔ A set of pre-recorded mindset nuggets that you can watch when it works for your schedule
✔ Optional Homework to solidify your understanding and explore further.
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⭐ Day 0 - Pre-Workshop Mindset Nugget video
⏰ Sunday, June 8, 2025
⭐ Day 1 - LIVE Training #1 - What is the Half Pass (and what it is NOT). What you and your horse need for the Half Pass.
⏰ Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm GMT+1
⭐ Day 2 - Mindset Nugget video
⏰ Tuesday, June 10, 2025
⭐ Day 3 - LIVE Training #2 - Building the Skills you and your horse need
⏰ Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm GMT+1
⭐ Day 4 - Mindset Nugget video
⏰ Thursday, June 12, 2025
⭐ Day 5 - LIVE Training #3 - Nurturing the Half Pass: Building on Strengths and Improving on What You Have. (inc feedback on selected videos)
⏰ Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:00pm GMT+1
⭐ Day 6 - Mindset Nugget video
⏰ Saturday, June 14, 2025
⭐ Day 7 - Mindset Nugget video
⏰ Sunday, June 15, 2025
⭐ Day 8 - Live Scholarship Announcement & Mindset
⏰ Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm GMT+1
Day 1 - LIVE Training #1 - The Half Pass: Purpose, Structure, and Foundation
Day 2 - Day 3 - LIVE Training #2 - “Preparation in Motion: Laying the Groundwork for the Half Pass”
Day 3 - LIVE Training #3 - “Articulating the Half Pass: Feedback, Nuance, and Forward Flow”
Day 8: SCHOLARSHIP Announcement + LIVE Mindset Session
“Every interaction with the horse must serve its physical and psychological well-being. Every interaction with the horse, every aid we apply, every exercise or movement we ride is a learning experience and makes the horse either better or worse.” - Thomas Ritter
When You Join The Half Pass Workshop with Thomas and Shana Ritter, You’ll Get:
✔ Access to the full workshop week, where Thomas and Shana will guide you through a complete overview of how to develop the Half Pass classically, correctly, and in a way that truly benefits your horse
✔ Knowledge, insight, and practical understanding that will shift how you approach the Half Pass — not just as a movement, but as a meaningful part of your horse’s gymnastic education.
✔ Inspiration and renewed direction for your training — whether you're starting from scratch or refining what you've already built.
✔ A chance to win a FREE spot in their upcoming Training the Half Pass course — a more in-depth program for riders who are ready to continue the work.
