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Position Rider Thomas Ritter

THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF THE RIDER

THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF THE RIDER

BY DR. THOMAS RITTER Throughout the entire history of horsemanship, from its earliest beginnings until today, all relevant authors recognized and emphasized the importance of the correct seat in their […]


Horse Tack & Equipment Zsuzsu Illes

THE SADDLE AS AN ADAPTER

THE SADDLE AS AN ADAPTER

BY ZSUZSU ILLES What is the number one point to keep in mind when fitting a saddle to a horse and rider? The saddle must fit in motion.  When the saddle […]


Answers to Questions Melonie Kessler The Aisleway The Athlete

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 […]


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Arena Exercises Featured Lessons The Movements Thomas Ritter

IMPROVING THE LATERAL BEND

IMPROVING THE LATERAL BEND

BY DR. THOMAS RITTER The old masters considered balance and suppleness to be the cornerstones of dressage, because they are the prerequisites for obedience, agility, lightness, impulsion, and collection. Almost […]


Featured Gigi Nutter The Aids Training

THE VOICE AS AN AID

THE VOICE AS AN AID

  BY GIGI NUTTER   The Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania provided an idyllic setting for my childhood. My parents opened a trail riding business in the 1940’s to support local, […]


Answers to Questions Christine Rivlin The Aisleway The Athlete

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 […]


Featured Jenny Rolfe Mind & Matter Rider The Process & Journey

NATURALLY CLASSICAL – MASTER YOUR CONFIDENCE

NATURALLY CLASSICAL – MASTER YOUR CONFIDENCE

BY JENNY ROLFE INTRODUCTION Our confidence would appear to be like the rest of nature as it ebbs and flows. Confidence will flow when you feel happy within yourself and […]


Answers to Questions Joan Williams The Aisleway The Topline

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 […]


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