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IN THE ARENA September/October 2011 | Order this issue |
Cover art by Jeanie Eaton | TOPICS | | |  Column:
the Rider Education - In the Arena by Charles de Kunffy | Column: From this point of view - Everybody Keep Right by Ida Anderson Norris | | |  Riding the Right Way
by Jec Aristotle Ballou | Developing the Basics by Manolo Mendez with Y. Dean & C. Larrouilh | Introductory to In-Hand Work by Jenny Rolfe | THE MANEIGE ROYAL Book Excerpt | In the Arena: Rationale, Strategy and Tactics for Exercises by Dr. Nancy Nicholson | | | Experts Perspective Q &A Answered by Beth Glosten, Cynthia Hodges, Joan Williams, Kelly Walker, Laurie Hedlund, Maryal Barnett, |
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| Contents | | On the Cover: In The Arena Art by: Jeanie Eaton | The Rider Education - In the Arena By Charles de Kunffy (USEF "S" Judge, Clinician, Author of six equestrian books and videos) | From this Point of View - Everybody Keep Right? By Ida Anderson Norris (USEF "S" Judge, USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist) | Ride the Right Way This article details an important cornerstone of dressage riding. Distinguish between correct self-carriage and incorrect riding done with a false frame. By Jec Aristotle Ballou (Author of "Equine Fitness: a conditioning program of exercises and routines for your horse"; "101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider") | Developing the Basics Manolo Mendez shows you how to start your training with the developing basics. Step-to-step instructions for the rider and young horse. By Manolo Mendez with writer Ysabelle Dean & C. Larrouilh (First Head Rider, and one of the six founding members of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrain Art) | | Introductory to In-Hand Work Produce art, energy, lightness and good communication from the beginning of your In-Hand work with your horse. By Jenny Rolfe | THE MANEIGE ROYAL by Antoine De Pluvinel BOOK EXCERPT Published by Xenophon Press | | In the Arena: Rationale, Strategy and Tactics for Exercises Learn to understand the biomechanics of exercises, in the arena, for the equine athlete in this article. Some exercises and tips for your warm-up included. By Dr. Nancy Nicholson (Member of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Author, USDF "L" Graduate 'with Distinction') | | EXPERTS PERSPECTIVE Q & A What is your favorite exercise? Answered By Beth Glosten, M.D. (USDF "L" judging program graduate with 'distinction', USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and author includes Rider Pilates Principles to riding) Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (Translator of books "Monsieur Baucher and His Art: a Serious Word with Germany's Riders" by Louis Seeger and "Anatomy of Dressage" by Heinrich Schusdzirra) Joan Williams (USDF "L" dressage judging program graduate, USEF "r" Judge, USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, USDF Gold Freestyle Bar) Kelly Walker (Finished several horses to Grand Prix and trains all levels) Laurie Hedlund (USDF Certified Instructor thru 4th level, FEI Competitor, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and "L" Graduate 'with distinction'. Maryal Barnett (Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) "C" Dressage Judge, USA Equestrian (USAE) "S" Judge and a Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) Senior Dressage Judge.) |
In the Arena Excerpts Topline Ink Selected Quotes from this Issue | | "During riding in general, but especially in the loneliness of a competition, you should feel as if you are alone with your horse in the world." By Charles de Kunffy FROM ARTICLE: In the Arena | | "When I rode with the late Egon von Neindorff in Germany, our lessons began and ended the same way every day......" By Jec Aristotle Ballou FROM ARTICLE: Ride the Right Way | | "The horse must learn to travel straight very early on." By Manolo Mendez FROM ARTICLE: Developing the Basics: Step by Step | | "Horses prefer to take quicker steps rather than slower; it is less demanding of energy." By Dr. Nancy Nicholson FROM ARTICLE: In the Arena: Rationale, Strategy and Tactics for Exercise | | "Reward every effort made by the horse and keep the pace steady and calm at all times, as tight muscles will restrict mobility and may cause damage if the horse becomes very tense." By Jenny Rolfe FROM ARTICLE: Introductory to In-Hand Work | | "The goal is to be able to do the movements and transitions as smoothly as possible while keeping the rhythm and tempo consistent." FROM EXPERTS PERSPECTIVE Q & A: by Maryal Barnett | | "It's important to remember to vary your exercises and allow the horse breaks to stretch." FROM EXPERTS PERSPECTIVE Q & A: by Joan Williams | "In choosing arena exercise, the rider should bear in mind that the ultimate goal of dressage is for the horse to attain balanced self-carriage under the rider." FROM EXPERTS PERSPECTIVE Q & A: by Cynthia Hodges | | |
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