Friday, May 16, 2008
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
> Long Lining Q&A with Bo Jenå
Use long lining as an effective warm-up or training tool with these insights from clinician Bo Jenå. By Beth Baumert for Dressage Today magazine.
> Understanding the Half Pass through Shoulder-in, Leg Yield
Learn how shoulder-in and leg yield can you help you ride the half pass. By Kathy Priest for Dressage Today magazine.

IN MAY'S ISSUE
Coming Next Month
  • Long Lining for Upper-Level Horses
  • Seminar with Sweden's Jan Brink
  • Tami Hoag Trains in Germany with Michael Klimke
  • Four Classical Schools Perform in Paris

Half Halts for Better Balance & Rhythm
Pan American gold medalist Jan Ebeling explains the subtleties of the driving and restricting aids.

The Art of Long Lining: Beginning Collection
In Part 2, Swedish trainer Bo Jenå tells how to "read" the horse and gives exercises for introducing collection.

The Silent Language of the Horse
John Winnett tells the story of listening to and learning from an Irish horse, with an explanation of how to ride a horse straight.

Instructor Spotlight
Top European trainer Ernst Hoyos teaches the importance of basic principles in everyday work.

NEW SERIES: Homework with Hilda
Olympic medalist Hilda Gurney gives advice to novice dressage riders. This month, she explains the influence the rider's weight has on the horse.

Clinic with Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg
The former Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School critiques your rides.

AI: What Mare Owners Need to Know
Scientist Paul Loomis explains how to improve the odds of getting your mare in foal using frozen semen and artificial insemination.

Keep Your Barn Safe from Fire
Plan for an incident you hope will never happen.

Ask the Experts
Charles de Kunffy: Creating "purpose" in a horse; Shannon Dueck: Backing off the bit; Trip Harting: Make a training plan; Mary Brunetti: Top hat hairstyle; Becky Langwost-Barlow: Each horse is a treasure

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