One of the best books ever written on the German training system covers the ten principle elements. These elements are commonly referred to as the “Training Scale” or “Training Pyramid”; relaxation, regularity, freedom, contact, straightness, and Durchlassigkeit. Continue reading
If you haven’t read Sally Swift’s Centered Riding yet, you owe it to your horse to grab a copy of this classic book! Just buy it! Continue reading
Philippe Karl presents the French method of training a horse in long reins, as practiced at Cadre Noir in Saumur. It is possible to reach as high a standard of schooling in the log reins from the ground as it is under saddle. This book deals with a lot of advanced training concepts, however, I think every trainer can benefit from reading the principles of this book. Continue reading
This controversial book by one of the most outspoken critics of the modern dressage world clearly presents disturbing facts about the current fad of Rollkur, or “Hyperflexion”. Phillipe Karl then presents a solution, the classical alternative — the philosophy of “legerity.” Put this on your top ten must read list! Continue reading
Egon von Neindorff dedicated his life to the knowledge and promotion of the classical art of riding. This book chronicles the passion of his dressage training system. A wonderful book that should be on your top 10 list of must reads! Continue reading
Gerd Heuschmann, an experienced veterinarian and life-long horseman, pens one of the most controversial books of the decade! In this book, Gerd Heuschmann describes the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse and identifies widely used incorrect training methods that are popular with top international dressage riders. Hyperflexion, Rollkur -> TORTURE! Continue reading
Dressage in Harmony by Walter Zettl. This is the clearest, most readable books on training dressage horse’s ever written. Walter Zettl covers all the bases! This book is on the top of my list of must read dressage training books. I recommend it for all of my dressage riding students. Continue reading
