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2008 Equestrian Olympics

 
ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
> History of Bits, Evolution of the Double Bridle
The history behind the upper-level dressage bit configuration. By Gerhard Politz for Dressage Today magazine.
> Video: Freestyle Ride of Kristina Harrison-Naness and Rociero XV
Watch Kristina Harrison-Naness and Rociero XV's musical freestyle ride from the 2008 Collecting Gaits/U.S. Equestrian Federation's Dressage Festival of Champions. From the editors of Dressage Today magazine.
> Photo Gallery: The Living Museum of the Horse
A gallery of images from the Living Museum of the Horse (Musée Vivant du Cheval), located in Chantilly, just 24.9 miles outside Paris, France. From the editors of Dressage Today magazine.
> Physical Fitness to Balance the Rider's Body
Maintaining a physical finess program will help busy riders make the most out of their time in the saddle by increasing balance, coordination and core strength. By Beth Beukema for Dressage Today magazine.
> Postcard: 2008 U.S. National Dressage Championship
June 30, 2008 -- Get the full color commentary, photos and audio clips from the U.S. National Dressage Championship, which included the final Olympic selection trial.

IN AUGUST'S ISSUE
Coming Next Month
  • September is Our Anniversary Issue
  • Olympian Sue Blinks: How We Talk to Horses
  • Olympian Robert Dover on the Principles of Dressage Training
  • Choosing an Instructor by Walter Zettl
  • Living Green with Horses
  • Rider Fitness, the Feldenkrais Way

THE BAROQUE ISSUE
The PRE Wow Factor
Pan American Games gold medalist Kristina Harrison-Naness competes a pure Spanish horse in a warmblood world.

Use of the Double Bridle
German trainer and clinician Gerhard Politz explains everything you need to know about the double bridle--bits, fit, reins and more.

Supple the Horse with Flexions
Classical trainer Thomas Ritter demonstrates how to use neck and poll flexions in your training program.

Living Museum of the Horse
The Musée Vivant du Cheval outside of Paris continues to educate the public about dressage.

Baroque Horse Gallery
Enjoy this artistic display of photos.

Homework from Hilda
Judge, trainer and Olympic medalist Hilda Gurney gives advice to novice dressage riders.

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

Ask the Experts
David de Wispelaere: Instilling trust in an Andalusian; Robin Moore: Saddle fit for a high-withered horse; Paris Kern: Create lighter aids; Ekkehard Brysch: Cross-breeding Arabians and warmbloods; Gigi Nutter: Giving to achieve the right contact

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