2008 Topline Ink Equestrian Journals

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April 2008 Special Showing Issue	Correct Dressage Training & Solid Basics for the Showring There is a difference between correct dressage training and 'poodle dressage'. Find out what that is and how the Judge knows the difference. By Ivetta Harte ("L" Judge Graduate with 'distinction') Jump into the Showring: How to Make your First Show a Success. Is it your first horse show or your horses? Ashley gives her twenty-two years of horse show experience to help the rider be prepared and discover the fun. By Ashley Duda Foster (University Hunter Seat Head Coach) Second Level: The Black Hole of Dressage Second Level is often a bigger jump than the rider expects. This article details what is expected at this level and why it is the turning point of dressage riding. By Sarah Martin (USDF Certified Instructor through 4th Level, USDF Bronze, Silver & Gold Medalist and is a "L" Judge graduate with 'distinction'.) Showing Dressage And Building On The Levels This article emphasizes the lower levels and building a solid foundation in dressage. By Christine Rivlin (USDF Certified Instructor through 4th Level, USDF Instructor Certification Faculty Member, USDF "L" judging program graduate, USDF Bronze, Silver & Gold Medalist.) Conquer Horse Show Nerves with Jane Savoie Jane Savoie gives insights and tips to help the competitor with relaxation and winning over show nerves. By Jane Savoie (Author, Clinician, Competitor) Classical Dressage and Competitions There is some confusion with classical dressage and competitions. Dr. Ritter sets the record straight in this candid article on the orgins of classical dressage and competing the classically trained horse. By Dr. Thomas Ritter (Author & Classical Dressage Clinician)
March 2008 Harmony Issue	Encourage Harmony by Riding with Soft Hands Three physical and four mental exercises to develop the feeling of riding with soft hands. By Jane Savoie The Alexander Technique as a Path to Harmony Between Horse and Rider Engage in holistic partnership with your horse and learn to release tension and become aware of your way of riding. By Constance Claire Body Armor - Ground Work Groudn work keeps your horse reponsive and free from body armor. Read these tips on how to get correct responses from your horse starting with ground work. By Kelly Walker The Importance of Riding in Groups Group riding can add to the equestrian education. This article shows how riding in groups can make ther rider more effective, the horse more responsive and add confidence. By Dr. Thomas Ritter Would You Like to Ride A Musical Freestyle? Information, insights and encouragement on developing your musical freestyle. By Deborah Dougherty Fine Tuning Your Freestyle More inside tips on developing and showing your freestyle. Create a dance with your equine partner. By Angel Ozer A Harmony of Minds Before physical harmony begins there is mental and emotional harmony. This starts with getting to know and understand your horse. By Elaine Cornell
February 2008 Goals Issue GOALS ISSUE Goals, Pursuing Dreams, Overcoming Disappointment, Overcoming Set-backs, Keeping your Motivation and more!	Goals Insightful article by U.S. and International Clinician of Classical Dressage - Dr. Ritter and his apprentices discuss goals, purpose and direction in this article. By Dr. Thomas Ritter The Aisle Way Equestrians Answer questions on their goals they have achieved and how they overcome discouragement. Motivation & Maintaining Momentum Tips for maintaining your momentum to follow those dreams and riding goals. By Maribeth Wells Pursuing your Dreams Interview with Philesha Chandler. Winner of the Robert Dover Reality Show "The Next American Dressage Star" (USDF Silver Medalist) Getting Past Discouragement Discouragements are part of life and part of riding, this article tells you how to overcome those setbacks. By Dawn Fisher Setting Goals for Success Interview on setting attainable realistic goals that follow the basic training scale and building a solid foundation with USDF Certified through 4th Level Instructor, 'L' Judge graduate with 'distinction' and USDF Silver Medalist - Jana Wagner. Setting New Goals This article encourages the rider to get ready for the new year by setting short and long term goals. By Ashley Duda Foster (Head Hunter College Coach for Equestrian Team) Collected Thoughts On Motherhood, Family & Riding This rider shares wisdoms of juggling life and horses. By Kindra Wilson
January 2008 Special Breeds Issue Breeds (Celebrating - The Andalusian, The Lusitano, The Trakehner, The Arabian Horse, The Cleveland Bay and The Connemara Pony)	The Andalusian This horse will change your life. By Patrick Brennan The Lusitano The riding horse, par excellence. By Jean-Philippe Giacomini The Trakehner The Trakehner, at home in every Olympic discipline. By Helen K. Gibble The Arabian History The perfect horse for every adventure! Submitted by the Arabian Horse Association The Cleveland Bay Personality, Presence & Performance. By Liia Becker Background of the Connemara Pony By Catherine Mack