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ARTICLES
Welcome to our Library of NEW Articles. Be sure to also visit these sections of the site for more articles:
  • Articles Archives - for additions written prior to 2004
  • Classical Quotes - for selections of quotes from the Old Masters
  • Zen in Dressage - for articles that involve a Zen and Taoist perspective on the training process.

    The Egon von Neindorff articles have been removed in anticipation of the English-version release of his book through Cadmos Press: Visit the Cadmos website.


  • 2006/2007 ARTICLES - IN ENGLISH English

    Food For Thought
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Philosophical Guidelines for Classical Dressage
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Lateral Movements: A General Introduction
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007
    Previously published ©2005 in Horse of Kings Magazine

    Dressage Movements: Leg Yield, Turn on the Forehand, Full Pass
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007
    Previously published ©2005 in Horse of Kings Magazine

    Bending and Turning: Riding Correct Corners, Circles, Voltes, and Serpentines
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Impulsion:
    Thrust, Energy level, Impulsion
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Lightness
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Contact:
    Rein Contact, Connection
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Suppleness:
    Lateral Bend, Longitudinal Flexion, Elevation, and Permeability
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Straightness: A Tale of Two Horses
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Resistance
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Causes of Resistances
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Bred For Dressage Since 1580 – The Lipizzan
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007
    Appeared in Toplink Ink Magazine ©2007

    Baroque Horses in Dressage
    A Resurgence in Interest
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007
    Previously Published ©2002

    Rehabilitating the Problem Horse – A Case Study
    New

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007
    Previously Published ©2002

    Losgelassenheit:
    Calmness, Relaxation, Suppleness

    Thomas Ritter; ©2007

    Dressur Pervers

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    Appeared in Horses Incorporated Magazine

    The Thinking Rider

    Thomas Ritter; ©2006
    Appeared in Dressage Today Magazine

    How Quiet Should the Seat be at the Walk?

    Thomas Ritter; ©2006
    Appeared in Dressage Today Magazine

    Foundations and Goals of Training

    Thomas Ritter; ©2006

    Importance of Riding in Groups

    Thomas Ritter; ©2006

    Dressage Movements: A Means to an End

    Thomas Ritter; ©2006

    2005 ARTICLES - IN ENGLISH English

    The Half Halt
    English Version

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    (In German: Die halbe Parade)

    The Tao of Horsemanship - Chapter One

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005

    Balance

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005

    The Balanced Seat

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005

    Timing & Coordination of the Aids
    English Version

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    (In German: Die Zeitpunkte der Hilfengebung)

    Circle of the Aids
    English Version

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    (In German: Kreislauf der Hilfen)

    Regularity:
    Rhythm, Tempo, Stride Length, Energy Level

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005

    Releases

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005rev.

    2005 ARTICLES - IN GERMAN/DEUTSCH Deutsch

    Die Zeitpunkte der Hilfengebung
    German/Deutsch Version

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    (In English: Timing and Coordination of the Aids)

    Kreislauf der Hilfen
    German/Deutsch Version

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    (In English: Circle of the Aids)

    Die halbe Parade
    German/Deutsch Version

    Thomas Ritter; ©2005
    (In English: The Half-Halt)





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