{"id":18908,"date":"2026-01-20T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=18908"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:53:39","slug":"dave-thind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dressagetoday.com\/team-prac-experts\/dave-thind\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Thind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Dave Thind has competed at the Grand Prix level in dressage and jumping and is a noted equestrian biomechanics authority, with published articles and appearances as an expert guest and lecturer. He received his German Trainer A license in 2007 with a nearly perfect score awarded to him from the German National Federation. Dave holds an International Trainer Passport Level III and is also an authorized teacher of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-s3-practicalhorsemanmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06172939\/Dave_Bio-850x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32567\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dave Thind specializes in dressage and equestrian biomechanics and joins Team Prac to help you and your dressage horse develop a more harmonious partnership. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/dressagetoday.com\/plans\/\">here<\/a> to sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/dressagetoday.com\/news\/dressage-today-announces-dt-exclusive-membership-platform\/\">Dressage Today+<\/a> to submit your question to our Team Prac dressage pros! \u00a9Carol Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hometown:<\/strong>&nbsp;Montreal, Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current homebase:<\/strong>&nbsp;Wellington, Florida. \u201cI still co-own Aspire Farm, a beautiful 27-stall facility just outside Boston, but I\u2019m now based in Wellington and spend my summers in Europe.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family:<\/strong>&nbsp;Married to Camilla Stava, DVM, who is also a rider, international equine chiropractor and German Trainer C. Dave and Camilla have a 9-year-old son Zander, who already seems to have inherited the horse bug.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dressage and equestrian biomechanics. \u201cMy goal is to help my horses move, feel and perform their best, and I find many horses benefit by returning to the fundamentals, correct biomechanics, suppleness and preventive rehab work. I also enjoy helping riders create that same feeling from the saddle, developing horses who are truly over the back, elastic and happy in their work.\u201d Dave also helps rider better understand equestrian biomechanics out of the saddle through the Feldenkrais Method\u00ae, teaches clinics around the U.S. and offers private online sessions and self-paced recorded classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What first drew you to horses?<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cThey\u2019re magic! From the very beginning, I was captivated by their beauty, sensitivity and honesty\u2014the way they mirror who we are and invite us to grow. Horses have an incredible ability to teach us about ourselves and keep us present, and that connection continues to inspire me every day.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite horse growing up:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI actually didn\u2019t start riding until I was 15, so I didn\u2019t have a single favorite horse. I loved them all! I was fortunate to begin mostly on off-the-track Thoroughbreds, who were sensitive, flighty and often unpredictable. Riding them taught me to be soft, gentle, precise and to really feel what the horse is sensing. I\u2019ve noticed that riders who learned on Thoroughbreds and other more sensitive horses often develop a subtle and sensitive seat, riding in a way that\u2019s very different from someone who started on heavier, perhaps more forgiving breeds.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career highlights:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cIt\u2019s hard to pick just one career highlight because, for me, the most special moments aren\u2019t about competition achievements. My favorite moments are always when a horse lets me in and reveals their unique personality and the long-term connections I\u2019ve forged with so many over time. There\u2019s something incredibly rewarding about earning a horse\u2019s trust\u2014the subtle recognition that you\u2019re listening, that you understand them and that you\u2019re there to help rather than force.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentors:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI\u2019ve been incredibly fortunate to learn from amazing instructors throughout my riding journey. Early on, I admired eight-time Olympian Ian Millar, whose show boots became my \u2018lucky\u2019 boots, and I witnessed Dr. Reiner Klimke live at the Royal Winter Fair, which gave me a clear picture of the perfection I wanted in my own riding. Over the years, I trained with many incredible mentors, including Johan Zagers, Martin Plewa, Rainer J\u00e4ckel, Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg, Christoph Hess, Monica Theodorescu and now with Rien van der Schaft. I\u2019ve learned everything from classical refinement, correct seat and aid-usage to the relaxed competition mindset.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most influential horse in your career:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI can\u2019t choose. Every horse I\u2019ve worked with has been equally loved and appreciated. I still miss those who have passed on. Each one has left a mark on my journey as a rider and trainer.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-s3-practicalhorsemanmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06174634\/DaveCharlotte-copy-1024x821.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32573\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dave works with top dressage rider Charlotte Jorst. \u00a9Sunsoar Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Competition superstitions:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI don\u2019t really have any. I go by feel\u2014sometimes a different saddle, a shorter warm-up or only a walk the day before feels right. Horses are living, breathing animals that keep changing, so no two rides are ever the same. In my preparation for a predictable outcome, I like to embrace that unpredictability\u2014it keeps every ride an adventure.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When you\u2019re not riding, where we can we find you?&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m usually exploring new places with my family. My son Zander loves to travel as much as I do. I remain endlessly curious about cultures, cuisines and the mysteries of the universe. Meditation and energy work are part of my daily practice, but it\u2019s my Feldenkrais work that truly keeps me present, grounded and fully connected with the horses I work with.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cMost people are surprised to find out that I\u2019m fluent in six languages.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite eats:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI\u2019m a bit of a foodie and admittedly fussy. I avoid GMOs and seed oils when possible and prefer organic ingredients. I can\u2019t resist good cheese, wine or a truly great pizza. In Europe, I tend to indulge in endless bread and other wheat-based treats, but I generally avoid them stateside. Once in a while, we go out of our way to experience something really special at a restaurant, but I also love cooking at home. I\u2019ll happily seek out a hole-in-the-wall Mexican, Thai, Indian or Italian spot where the flavors are authentic and the ingredients are fresh. I tend to like spicy food, but since I spend a lot of time in Scandinavia, I\u2019ve also learned to really appreciate more subtle flavors.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite book and\/or movie:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI\u2019m a bit predictable. My library, which I adore, is mostly a collection of classics on classical riding, biomechanics and the Feldenkrais Method. One of my favorites is \u2018My Horses, My Teachers\u2019 by Alois Podhajsky. I also enjoy books on alternative therapies. I rarely read fiction, but \u2018The Celestine Prophecy\u2019 captivated me. On the movie side, anything visually stunning, thought-provoking or that just makes me laugh never fails.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mares or geldings?<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cAll! I have always gotten along with mares and stallions, but geldings are great, too!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What\u2019s kept you involved in the sport for so long?<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cThe horses. Every horse is unique, and the process of getting to know them, understanding them and building a partnership never gets old. I personally love training horses\u2014helping sculpt and enable them, giving them confidence and bringing out what nature intended. I also love helping a horse-and-rider pair really begin to come together, opening a door to something new and discovering the elusive obvious. Just the other day, after working with someone, I noticed what a terrific mood I was in while driving to my next appointment and thought how lucky I am to help open a whole new world for both horse and rider. I am humbled by this, and helping create these moments is a gift to me as well. The curiosity, growth and breakthrough moments keep me passionate about this sport every single day.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/davethindmethod.com\/\">davethindmethod.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ask-team-prac\">Ask Team Prac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Team Prac\u2014our group of top trainers representing dressage, hunters, jumpers and eventing\u2014is here to provide useful and impactful advice to help you improve in your particular discipline and develop a harmonious partnership with your horse. Have a training question? 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