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  • THE AISLEWAY
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOURNEY? ANSWERED BY CHRISTINE RIVLIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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