Questions on Rhythm Answered - What is Rhythm and why it is important in Dressage.
By Jana Wagner
(USDF Certified Instructor, a "L" Judge graduate 'with distinction', Silver medalist, judge & clinician)
Developing Forward Movement - Understanding froward Movement and Balance.
By Arlene Rigdon
(USDF Gold medalist, previously long-listed for the US Equestrian Team,
and American Horse Shows Associaton "S" Judge.)
Rhythm as an Indicator of Balance - Learning to use Rhythm as a tool for Balance.
By Elaine Cornell (Dressage Instructor)
Rhythm and Jumping - Feeling Rhythm and breathing over Jumps.
By Rebecca Moore (Pony Club DC & Certified BHSAI)
Starting Out Right Series - Gaits and Rhythm Described -
By Rebecca Moore (Pony Club DC & Certified BHSAI)
Rhythm Tips
By Jack Burns - (formerly of Wichita, KS, is now a successful Sonoma County, California horse trainer who uses universal and classical principles. He's studied with classical dressage magers Dominique and Debra Barbier)
By Susan Lang (competes 2nd Level Dressage & KDEA board member)
By Vickie Sharp (a "L" judge graduate, USDF Bronze medalist and competed to Prix St. Georges.)
And MORE...............
The Young Horse Series: The Leading Edge
By Elaine Cornell (Dressage Instructor & Trainer)
Musical Rhythm - A personal experience in Rhythm and Tempo.
By Jeanne Adams (HA Pony Club Graduate)
Issue # 6 August, 2006 - Relaxation
for the Horse and Rider
Relaxation the Mind Connection - How to influence your horse's relaxation
By Elaine Cornell (Dressage Instructor & trainer)
Concepts of Learning - Consistent training leads to a relaxed and happy horse
By Arlene Rigdon
(USDF Gold medalist and previously long-listed for the US Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Associaton "S" judge.)
Tension Patterns in Performance Horses - Learn the signs of tension
By Carol O'Donnell Wilson (Certified TTEAM Practioner 2 and Centered Rinding(R) Instructor Level 2)
Lameness in the Jumping Horse - Identify and know signs of lameness and discomfort
By Preston Hickman, DVM
Equine Sports Massage Therapy - Helping the horse stay pain-free and relaxed.
By Deb Harris (Equine Massage Therapist)
Don't take my breath away - Better breathing promotes relaxation in rider.
By Equine Consultant
What's in a breath - Learn why it is important to breath correctly.
By Karen Everhart M ed (Equine Consultant)
Starting with Relaxation and Confidence - A personal experience with solving tension.
By Vickie Sharp (USDF Bronze medallist & "L" Judge Graduate)
The Joys of Jumping & Don't Panic - by Junior Riders
Jumping: Relaxation vs. tension - Improve your jumping through relaxation.
By Rebecca Moore (Pony Club DC & Certified BHSAI)
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Issue # 5 July, 2006 - Special "Jumping" Issue Eventing Questions Answered By Mike Huber
(1987 member of the Gold medal team Pan American Games, 1980 Olympic Games and 1978, 1990, 1994 member of the World Games. He was the past president of USCTA, past member of USET selection committe and is currently Vice President for the High Performance Committee of USET &USEA Level IV Instructor)
Hunter Questions Answered By Ann White (Instructor & Trainer)
Jumping Success Notes By Sue Clarke (USDF Bronze medalist and Preliminary Eventer)
What is Eventing? By Rebecca Moore (Pony Club DC & Certified BHSAI)
Tim & Charisma's Excellent Adventure - Read how a Rolex Dream came true.
By Tim Griest, Sr. (Instructor & Former Rolex Rider)
Six Principles for Jumping Safely
By Sarah Vernlund
(Competed through Advance Level, USDF Bronze Medalist, selected to train with USET combined training team and is a USEA Level 2 Instructor)
Time for the Rolex - A spectator's view of the Rolex.
Jumping 101 - From eventing to riding hunters in college.
Free Jumping -For predicting ability and training By Dressage Trainer & Horse Breeder
Starting your young horses over fences. By Pony Club DC & Certified BHSAI
Issue # 4 June, 2006 - Flexibility
for Horse and Rider
Questions on the Shoulder-in Exercise - What is a shoulder-in and how is it done.
Answered By Jana Wagner
(USDF Certified instructor through 4th level, "L" judge graduate and USDF Silver medalist.)
Bent or Straight - find out what bending and straightening have in common.
By Elaine Cornell (Dressage Instructor)
How to Ride a Dressage Test Series - Part Four - Second Level Movement
By Angel Ozer (USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix competitor and trainer)
Lateral Balance - How to achieve optimum lateral balance.
By Arlene Rigdon (USDF Gold medallist and previously long-listed for the US Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Associaton "S" judge)
Stretching and Flex-Ability - Flexibility for horse and rider
By Karen Everhart, M.ed
(Equine Management Consultant)
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Clinic Notes
By Susan Lang (competes 2nd Level & is a KDEA board member)
Update* Susan Lang has graduated the "L" Judge program.
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Flexibility - Mental and physical flexibility of horse and rider.
By Steve White
Suppleness Exercises - How to ride the circle spiral exercise.
By Jeanne Adams (HA Pony Club Graduate)
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Issue # 3 May, 2006 - Build a great Foundation - Building, Preparing, Strengthening
The Importance of the Lower Levels - Building a solid foundation for the dressage horse.
By Arlene Rigdon (USDF Gold medalist and previously long-listed for the US Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Associaton "S" judge)
Safe Conditioning - Insight & Prevention -Learn how to prevent and identify problems.
By Preston Hickman, DVM
How to Ride a Dressage Test Series - Part Three - First Level Movement
By Angel Ozer (USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix competitor and trainer)
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Training the Young Horse - From Weaning to Riding -Building a comprehensive program.
By Elaine Cornell (Instructor & Trainer)
Cavalletti: Fun and Functional - Horses and riders of all disciplines can improve strength, training and conditioning.
By Jeanne Adams
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Stretching the Horse - Learn the benefits strengthening and loosening by stretching the horse.
By Vickie Sharp
Your Questions Answered - What is the difference between Hunters and Jumpers.
By Ann White
Strengthening your Position
By Judith Cross-Strehlke (a Level IV Advanced Centered Riding (R) Instructor)
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Issue # 2 April, 2006 - Balance
For the Horse and Rider
Balance: The Bottom Line - Realize your dressage horse's full potential through good balance. By Arlene Rigdon (USDF Gold medalist and previously long-listed for the US Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Associaton "S" judge)
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Of Balance and Baby Steps - Learn to set goals and achieve them.
By Karen Everhart (Equine Management Consultant)
Balance Over Fences - Balancing basics for Jumping
By Judith Cross-Strehlke (a Level IV Advanced Centered Riding (R) Instructor)
Early Foal Handling: How and Why - A balanced start of early Training
How to Ride a Dressage Test Series - Part Two - Training Level Movement
By Angel Ozer (USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix competitor and trainer)
Balance Seat - Understand how your eyes effect your balance
By Donna Armour (Cetered Riding (R) Instructor II)
Balance for Riders - Exercises and lunging for improving balance.
By Anne Howard (physical therapist specailizing in biomechanics and manual therapy for equestrians, FEI level dressage competitor, USDF Silver medalist.)
The Dressage Show: Scribing for a Judge. By Susan Lang
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Issue # 1 March 2006 - Special Dressage Issue
The Launch of Topline Ink Newsletter - Our First Issue!
Local Clinic Reviews
Jochen Hippenstiel
Rebecca Rigdon
Petra Heinrich
Dressage for all Disciplines By Dressage Instructor
Young horse - Mounting for the First Time How to Ride a Dressage Test By USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix competitor and trainer
Selecting and Fitting the Saddle to the Rider By USDF Silver medallist
The Junior Rider - Ready for a new horse Feeding the Performance Horse What are the Dressage Basics? USDF certified instructor through 4th level, USDF Silver Medallist, and "L" judge graduate explains