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"The rider is right in thinking that relaxation is her priority. When you are tense, your work can't be of as high a quality as when you're relaxed. That is true for both horses and riders."

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April 2008 Issue / Conquer Horse Show Nerves

By Jane Savoie

 "Equestrians who are unfamiliar with the history of classical dressage, may be surprised to know that classical dressage training and competition used to be one and the same thing."

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April 2008 Issue/ Classical Dressage & Competitions 
By Dr. Thomas Ritter

 "But balance is not only a term to use in your riding skills, but in your time management skills as well."

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February 2008 Issue / Collected Thoughts

By Kindra Wilson

  "I think that there is rarely a sport out there that keeps you more humble than dressage."

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February 2009 Issue/Setting Goals for Success 
Interview with Jana Wagner 

 "The seat is anchored by the drape, stretched rider's leg."

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January 2007 Issue / The Circle of Aids

By Dr. Thomas Ritter

  "Certainty doesn't exist in the world of horses; perfection is an elusive goal ....The best we can hope for in our pursuit of breeding horses is some measure of predictability..."

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February 2007 Issue

Breeding the Sport Horse 
By Arlene Rigdon

 "Learn to separate your aids, then learn to coordinate them, and then learn to time them - this is the work of the true Masters of Dressage."

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March 2007 Issue

Lateral Movements

By Sarah Martin

"One of the biggest mistakes a Grand Prix rider can make is to solely focus on the difficult movements, such as piaffe and passage, and forget about schooling the basics."
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April 2007 Issue
Levels - Riding Grand Prix 
By Rebecca Rigdon

  "Riding can be a healthful experience that positively enhances the quality of our lives, for life - if we are fit for it."

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May 2007 Issue
Ride For Life

By Amy Larson

  "Although a horse's stride is based on his conformation and natural way of carrying himself, there are certain exercises that will encourage him to lengthen his stride and use himself more effectively."
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June 2007 Issue
In the Hunter Ring 
By Ashley Duda Foster

 "A dressage horse's performance can be improved by releasing the tension and muscles that are worked in dressage."
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July 2007 Issue

Equine Massage for the Performance Horse
By Jim Masterson

   ".... in this fashion, the horse becomes our teacher, and allows us a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of his mind and body..."
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August 2007 Issue
The Thinking Rider
By Dr. Thomas Ritter

  "This more effective way of communicating with my horse led to a more 'playful' approach to training."
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September 2007 Issue
Knowledge Speaks, but Wisdom Listens
By Gigi Nutter

  "Proper posture puts you in the most effective riding position."

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October 2007 Issue/ A Rider Training Scale
By Beth Glosten, MD

"Longeing requires just as much skill, knowledge, care, and feel as riding."

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Nov/Dec 2007 Issue
 Longeing
By Dr. Thomas Ritter

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