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BUILDING THE ATHLETE THROUGH THE NEW BASICS

BUILDING THE ATHLETE THROUGH THE NEW BASICS

  By PEGGY CUMMINGS What prevents dressage riders from going beyond Training or First Level?  Why are so many backyard riders not able to get their horse off the forehand?  […]

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 […]

THOUGHTS ON THE CLASSICAL SEAT

THOUGHTS ON THE CLASSICAL SEAT

BY GAEL BOURQUIN If we believe in the Classical System of training, which puts the well-being of the horse first and foremost then we must make an effort to become better […]

BECOMING MASTERS OF MOVEMENT WITH CONNECTED RIDING®

BECOMING MASTERS OF MOVEMENT WITH CONNECTED RIDING®

By PEGGY CUMMINGS Why is it that most riders are taught to sit up and sit still on a moving horse? Riders are encouraged to push, squeeze, and drive with their […]

COMPONENTS OF A GOOD POSITION

COMPONENTS OF A GOOD POSITION

  BY MARIBETH DUNLAP The position of the rider is perhaps the most important thing when studying dressage. It is from a correct position that allows us to positively influence […]

THE RIDER POSITION AND SEAT

THE RIDER POSITION AND SEAT

  BY JENNY ROLFE The rider can become highly influential when he learns how to sit on a horse, in self carriage, allowing both stability and fluidity – from the […]

THE BALANCED SEAT

THE BALANCED SEAT

  BY DR. THOMAS RITTER The centered seat will always be a correct seat. The word “correct” sometimes gives rise to misunderstandings in this context. Many people take it to […]

RIDING WALKS AND AN INDEPENDENT SEAT

RIDING WALKS AND AN INDEPENDENT SEAT

  BY DR. NANCY NICHOLSON Walk is a foundation gait for horses and for humans. In dressage, walking is a gait with four phases that are heard as hoof beats. Further, […]

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