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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 easier path to find if we are speaking of the rider.  As with all sports, ... continue reading...

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...

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