A Force To Be Reckoned With

12  Olympian and international judge Jessica Ransehousen shares her no-nonsense opinions about world-wide judging trends and American dressage.   By Christine DeHerrera.

EQuestrian & Answer

19   When does the wise rider use spurs and when does he leave them in the tack box.  Eventing and dressage professionals answer those questions. 

Eventers Under The Influence

26   Three day eventers can no longer settle for just getting by in the dressage phase --- not if they want to win! By Karen Briggs. 

Nail That Second Round

48   Top hunter/jumper rider and trainer Louise Serio tells how to ace the final round of a hunter classic or medal test! By Kim Ablon Whitney.

Getting To Grand Prix

76   Have you wondered if your horse is Grand Prix dressage material?  Tom Noone has the answer.  By Christine DeHerrera.

Letters From Readers

8

Cartoon

10

Guest Columnist

22  Jimmye L. Turner

Roving Report

34 Retirement options for older horses.

Horse Health Update

36

Post Entries

56  News, new products for you and your horse, and more. 

Pop Quiz

59  Test your dressage knowledge.

 

Boring Lecture From The Editor

88

Follow The Bouncing Hunt Cap

60  A dressage training flow chart!

H&SH Top Twelve 

62  Why you're stuck at Training Level. 

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64 Great dressage-related sites to visit@

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65

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66 

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