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Importance of Classical Training.
The picture on the cover is heartbreaking because one sees it too often. It is wonderful that this book has been written.
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Excellent advice for someone training in dressage
This book made me realize the difference between natural dressage and “fake” dressage. Many riders are seduced into forcing our poor horses into the false head sets that we see… - 5.0 out of 5 stars
Tug of War
Every trainer and rider and judge of dressage horses needs to read this book. After doing so, you will never again wonder if hyperflexion of the neck (rollkur) and absolute… - 5.0 out of 5 stars
Must reading
This is the book your horse wants you to read, regardless of riding discipline. I wish every show barn had a copy of this on display. - 5.0 out of 5 stars
Riders should understand this book
This book explains why classical training and riding methods are critical for the health of your horse. - 5.0 out of 5 stars
So much more than the title implies
This book is a treasure… I am a dressage rider of many years and bought this book on a whim. The title does not do the content justice.
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- School of Horsemanship – Gueriniere
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Good pictures, bad translation
I have always enjoyed this book because of its wonderful information and pictures, however this edition is horribly because of the translation. - School of Horsemanship – Gueriniere
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Schoolmaster
Old wisdom yet always fresh! The it self was almost desroyed before I got it. The package was so poor that the book had no corners left!!! Well it was readable anyway. - School of Horsemanship – Gueriniere
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Wonderful
I am really enjoying this book. The historical significance makes it a must read for anyone who considers themselves a horseperson and the art work included is beautiful. - Pilates for the Dressage Rider by Janice Dulak
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Good DVD for beginning Pilates students
When I received this DVD, I had been both riding dressage and doing mat Pilates for about a year. I hoped the DVD would be good for a beginner but not too easy. - Dressage with Kyra: The Kyra Kyrklund Training Method
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This book is great!
I love this book, it includes both information about training, and riding. A must for dressage enthusiasts.
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April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Excellent advice for someone training in dressage
This book made me realize the difference between natural dressage and “fake” dressage. Many riders are seduced into forcing our poor horses into the false head sets that we see…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Tug of War
Every trainer and rider and judge of dressage horses needs to read this book. After doing so, you will never again wonder if hyperflexion of the neck (rollkur) and absolute…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Must reading
This is the book your horse wants you to read, regardless of riding discipline. I wish every show barn had a copy of this on display.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Riders should understand this book
This book explains why classical training and riding methods are critical for the health of your horse.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Importance of Classical Training.
The picture on the cover is heartbreaking because one sees it too often. It is wonderful that this book has been written.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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So much more than the title implies
This book is a treasure… I am a dressage rider of many years and bought this book on a whim. The title does not do the content justice.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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a wake up call
I have always cringed when I heard of or seen horses ridden under the influence of rollkur, but never had a scientific basis for that distaste.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Tug of War Classical Versus “Modern” Dressage
Tug of War by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann is important, essential reading for dressage riders all over the world.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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Excellent Book, Could Use More Illustrations
I concur with everything that the other posters wrote but wanted to add that its one caveat is that there aren’t a lot of illustrations to show what the author is talking about…
April 28th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
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dressage exercises in the light of the horses anatomy
Finally someone who comes with evidence that modern dressage has gone off track, and NOT for the good of the horse…
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July 22nd, 2009 at 8:28 pm
tks for the effort you put in here I appreciate it!