01/01/05 Tip of the Month Brought to you by Debbie McDonald, member of the 2005 Olympic Team in Athens. Debbie and her mare Brentina are America’s dressage sweethearts, giving the United States Dressage team a horse and rider combination that are in the individual race for the Gold Medal for the first time in Olympic history! 2004 Individual Gold Medal World Equestrian Games -2003 Individual Silver Medal World Cup -2001 Individual and Team Gold Pan American Games -Grand Prix horse of the year titles -Horseman of the Year Title -Numerous National Titles   12/01/04 December - 2004 Tip of the Month Debbie Schools Brentina in the half-pass. It is important to school the half-pass with the shoulders always leading, and the haunches will follow. Remember to have plenty of bend, and always focus on your rhythm. Your inside leg should guide the inside shoulder to the point where you should arrive! It is important to school the half pass on the diagonal line with the ability to go forward and back with in the movement.