Quality Quotes from Quality Articles published in Topline Ink Equestrian Journals |
"The best riders always remain students, no matter how far they advance in their own riding..." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal February 2008 Issue / Goals By Dr. Thomas Ritter |
| "It is very important that the rider learns to use these aids as independently as possible..." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
April 2008 Issue /Showing Dressage & Building on the Levels
By Christine Rivlin
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| "It's important...for every person to have a dream at some point in their life." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal February 2008 Issue / Pursuing Your Dreams By Philesha Chandler |
"With gymnastic dressage exercises, horses can develop their symmetry, becoming straight" Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
April 2008 Issue /Correct Dressage Training & Solid Basics for the Showring
By Ivette Harte
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"One of the goals of dressage is to recreate the natural beauty of the horse's gaits under the rider..." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal January 2007 Issue / The Balanced Seat By Dr. Thomas Ritter |
"Perfecting the half halt is part of every rider's routine, from the world class trainer to the starter rider. None of this is remedial..." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
October 2006 Issue /Half Halt Insights
By Sarah Martin
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| "Soft hands are a prerequisite to riding in harmony with your horse." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal March 2008 Issue Encourage Harmony by Riding with Soft Hands By Jane Savoie |
"Excellent riders encourage elasticity through the horse's back, which depends on a release through the neck and an engagement of the hindquarters." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
March 2008 Issue /The Alexander Technique as a Path to Harmony between Horse & Rider
By Constance Clare-Newman
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"Our favorite teachers were usually the ones that were the best communicators and carried on productive conversations with the class." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal September 2007 Issue Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens By Gigi Nutter |
"The correct riding position takes years to perfect. Just like dressage, it takes discipline and hard work.....The correct position is a powerful position."
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August 2007 Issue
Component of a Good Position
By Maribeth Wells |
"The main cause of destroying rhythm is by the reins. Be careful about how much restriction the rider gives with his reins; it can either allow the horse to keep his natural rhythm or will cause the horse to start losing balance and the characteristic of the sequence of foot falls." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
September 2006 Issue
Questions on Rhythm in Dressage Answered by Jana Wagner
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"While training your horse, you must be able to push through their resistance in a knowledgeable way to achieve correctness in the basics and fulfill the requirements of the Training Scale"
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September 2007 Issue - Body Armor
By Kelly Walker |
"A productive training ride requires complete focus from the rider."
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October 2007 Issue
By Beth Glosten, MD |
"... Dressage is about making the most of the horse you have and developing your relationship with him."
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March 2006 Issue - Dressage for all Disciplines
By Elaine Cornell |
"Just because the lower tests may appear simple to execute, don't be fooled into thinking it is easy to prepare the horse for them."
"Levels training through second mark the period of the basic training of the horse."
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May 2006 Issue
The Importance of the Lower Levels
By Arlene Rigdon |
"Any athlete (and a dressage horse is an athlete) must warm-up and stretch before he can perform to the best of his ability." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
March 2006 Issue/ Ride a Dressage Test
By Angel Ozer |
"Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best conditioned horse." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
May 2006 Issue
Safe Conditioning - IInsight and Prevention
By Preston Hickman, DVM |
"Equestrians are very busy and it's good to have a system. Plan and have structure to your riding program. Be organized....." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
July 2006 Issue
From Questions on Eventing
Answered by Mike Huber |
| "When you see a horse that has a truly good extended trot, it embodies everything that we strive for in dressage: engagement, strength, power, freedom." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
June 2007 Issue /The Extended Gaits
By Rebecca Rigdon |
| "Fitness is a critical element in the success of every human athlete." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
May 2007 Issue / Ride for Life
By Amy Larson |
| "....I'm a firm believer in keeping my body in good working order to improve my riding. Your riding will improve when you commit to achieving general fitness in additon to riding." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
May 2007 Issue
Improving Fitness and Core Strength for Riding / By Dawn Fisher |
| "Don't give up. Believe in yourself and your horse. Be realistic with your goals. Each horse is an individual and should be treated with love and respect.........." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
October 2007 Issue
Riding for All Ages / By Melonie Kessler |
"Never just saddle up and tighten your girth in one full motion. Over time this can cause muscles in the girth box area to become oversensitive." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
August 2006 Issue
Equine Sports Massage Therapy
By Deb Harris |
"....it can be improper breathing that creates tension in the handler, which can create tension in the horse resulting in oppositional responses or limitation in learning. The handler that learns to employ effective breathing is a more effective and reliable leader for the horse." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
August 2006 Issue - What's in a Breath?
By Karen Everhart |
"Learn to separate your aids, then learn to coordinate them, then learn to time them - this is the work of the true Masters in Dressage" Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
March 2007 Issue
Lateral Movements /By Sarah Martin |
"The movements and exercises we ride should never be considered to be ends to themselves, but they are a means to an end. They all have certain effects on the horse's gaits and can be used to improve the horse by suppling, straightening, balancing, connecting, and strengthening him." Topline Ink Equestrian Journal
March 2007 Issue
Dressage Movements: A Means to an End.
By Dr. Thomas Ritter |
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