WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOURNEY? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – I can’t say I have one specific thing. There have been so many that have had such an influence on me. But the one thing that sticks […]
WHAT MAKES AN EQUESTRIAN ATHLETE? ANSWERED BY MELONIE KESSLER
By MELONIE KESSLER – To become an equestrian athlete, one must first decide to whom are we referring? The rider or the horse. In today’s world it is an […]
WHAT MAKES AN EQUESTRIAN ATHLETE? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – I will speak from a dressage rider’s perspective, as that is my background. The first things that come to mind are the words: adaptable, intelligent, and […]
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE? ANSWERED BY JOAN WILLIAMS
By JOAN WILLIAMS – One of my favorite arena exercises is the square. Horses learn by repetition, using exercises and patterns help strengthen and train your horse. We start young horses with a […]
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE? ANSWERED BY CYNTHIA HODGES
By CYNTHIA HODGES – In choosing arena exercises, the rider should bear in mind that the ultimate goal of dressage is for the horse to attain balanced self-carriage under the rider. […]
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF RIDING FORWARD? ANSWERED BY MELONIE KESSLER
By MELONIE KESSLER – The question of the importance of riding forward is a very interesting topic. For me, it is also over-thought and analyzed, like most dressage terms. Riding forward is a relative […]
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF RIDING FORWARD? ANSWERED BY LINDA LANDERS
BY LINDA LANDERS – Forward riding has two components in my mind. First, the horse must respond by going forward from the leg and seat aids of the rider promptly. At the […]
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF RIDING FORWARD? ANSWERED BY JOAN WILLIAMS
By JOAN WILLIAMS – “Ride your horse forward and straighten it” and “Freely Forward” are just two well known dressage and pony club adages. Riding our mounts forward is a tried […]
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF RIDING FORWARD? ANSWERED BY GIGI NUTTER
BY GIGI NUTTER – The old Master’s directive was to “ride your horse forward and straight.” It is important for a rider to understand that there are mental and physical […]
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF RIDING FORWARD? ANSWERED BY CYNTHIA HODGES
By CYNTHIA HODGES – Forward riding is an essential element in achieving the ultimate goal of dressage: balanced self-carriage. To carry the rider in balance, the horse’s center of gravity […]
WHAT DOES DANCING BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER MEAN? ANSWERED BY GIGI NUTTER
BY GIGI NUTTER – My interpretation of “dancing between horse and rider” is much like ballroom dancing. In dancing there is a leader, whose role is to lead their partner […]
WHAT DOES DANCING BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER MEAN? ANSWERED BY GAEL BOURQUIN
By GAEL BOURQUIN – Dancing is movement with measured steps. It can be lively, prancing, gay and sprightly in motion. It can be with or without music. When it involves horse […]
WHAT DOES DANCING BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER MEAN? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – When I think of “dancing between horse and rider” I think of the sport of Dressage. Dressage entails the guiding of a horse through a series of complex […]
WHAT ARE YOUR ORGANIZING TIPS? BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – Taking care of the horses and preparing for a show: The best way I can say we take care of all the horses at my barn (we have […]
WHAT ARE YOUR ORGANIZING TIPS? ANSWERED BY GAEL BOURQUIN
By GAEL BOURQUIN – The Horse Trailer: Spring is here and it is time to get ready for the summer show season. One of the things, one need to do, is to […]
WHAT ARE YOUR ORGANIZING TIPS FOR EQUESTRIANS? ANSWERED BY LINDA LANDERS
BY LINDA LANDERS – Organizing for the Barn and Horses: Through the years with different barns, organizing may take a weekly review with employees. If it is just yourself, then […]
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF SHOWING? ANSWERED BY IDA ANDERSON NORRIS
By IDA ANDERSON NORRIS – Clearly as an active competitor, constantly competing from Training level to Grand Prix, and as a licensed USEF Senior dressage judge, I like and enjoy competition. […]
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF SHOWING? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – The pros and cons of showing: Pros of showing: For me the benefits of showing outweigh not showing so my opinion might be slightly biased. I think […]
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF SHOWING ANSWERED BY MELONIE KESSLER
By MELONIE KESSLER – What are the pros and cons of showing? Pros of showing: Aside from the obvious reasons for showing which are motivation to progress, getting a consensus of you […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BASICS? ANSWERED BY JOAN WILLIAMS
By JOAN WILLIAMS – The most important basics for the rider: Basic Balanced Position (BBP) I believe the most important component of “basics” for the rider is having a secure “Basic […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BASICS? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – Basics, I feel, are important for the horse. I always suggest people review, or at least have an idea of the classical training pyramid. At the bottom […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BASICS FOR HORSE AND RIDER? ANSWERED BY LINDA LANDERS
BY LINDA LANDERS The basics of the rider must come before a rider can really train the basics to a horse. This means that riders progress the most easily and completely […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BASICS FOR HORSE AND RIDER? ANSWERED BY GIGI NUTTER
BY GIGI NUTTER – Over the last five centuries, thousands of pages have been written about rider’s position and ability to influence a horse’s movement through physical aids. Correct position […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BASICS FOR HORSE AND RIDER? ANSWERED BY GAEL BOURQUIN
By GAEL BOURQUIN – For me, the most important basic for horse and rider is balance. It is a vast topic and in order to simplify I will address the rider’s […]
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY JOAN WILLIAMS
By JOAN WILLIAMS – Developing your horses topline is an important part of keeping him healthy sound and strong. There are many exercises both on and off your horse you […]
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY CYNTHIA HODGES
By CYNTHIA HODGES – If a horse has a low, weak back, the rider can improve his topline by combining exercises that will strengthen the muscles in the back and then […]
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN
By CHRISTINE RIVLIN – The first way would be through correct riding. Making sure the horse has a correct connection through the bridle and is using the muscles through the […]
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HORSE’S TOPLINE? ANSWERED BY JEC A. BALLOU
By JEC ARISTOTLE BALLOU – To improve the horse’s topline, you must strengthen the horse’s bottom line. As the horse’s bottom line strengthens, a series of postural changes results, namely […]
