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Christine Rivlin

Christine Rivlin is an USDF Certified Instructor through 4th level, USDF Instructor certification faculty member, USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and an USDF "L" judging program graduate.

Her foundation dressage background includes training for over eight years with Lilo Fore, several years with Gerhard Politz and Major Anders Lindgren. Recently Christine has studied under Steffen Peters, Leslie Webb and Roger Seegert. She also clinics with Gunter Seidel, Christine Stuckelberger, Conrad Schumacher, Lars Peterson and Lisa Wilcox. Christien is located in California.

Christine retired from the majority of competition and training in 2014. She does continue to teach a select handful of horses and riders and rides and trains her own horse close to her home in Walnut Creek. Christine currently is in residential real estate in the bay area partnered with Golden Gate Sothebys in Lafayette. She sells all over the bay area and San Francisco and specialties include luxury horse and ranch properties.

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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 physically fit. Riding takes mental and physical discipline. The majority ... continue reading...

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 top line correctly. One would want to see the "big" muscle on the top of the ... continue reading...

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 going to the shows is the best way to get feedback as to if your training ... continue reading...

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 out in my head the most is the very beginning of my dressage career. When I was seven, my ... continue reading...

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 of the pyramid are rhythm, regularity, and relaxation. Rhythm being ... continue reading...

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 on average 25 horses) is to start with myself, Stacy, Kendall, Christy and Juan! Let me explain. ... continue reading...

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 maneuvers, some compulsory movements, as required by each test of ... continue reading...

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