A terrific book focused on solid basics, explained in a straight forward and traditional manner, leading to more advanced work. Kyra Kyrklund simplifies the whole process of starting your Dressage horse and moving him up the levels. Continue reading
Whatever the situation with your horse, we all need an order of techniques to use when something goes wrong – this DVD meets that need… To dance, you need some direction or the dance looks silly – same when riding your horse. -Dominique Barbier Continue reading
Another of my all time favorite exercise books written by the amazing Isabel Werth, 2008 Olympic Gold and Silver medalist! Over 100 dressage movements explained in detail covering the what, the how, and most importantly the why! Practical and easy-to-follow, this resource promises to take the mystery out of dressage schooling forever. Continue reading
Domenique Barbier, author of “Dressage for the New Age” takes his holistic and sensitive approach to riding and training into video where you can see first hand that there is much much more to his concepts than new age mumbo jumbo. Open your mind and ride! Continue reading
A classic must read book now available for instant electronic download on the Kindle, the iPhone or the iPod Touch! Continue reading
One of my all-time favorite exercise books, not so much for the exercises but rather for the way they are presented, described and organized. While most of the exercises in this book may be found elsewhere, Jec succeeds by not only explaining how the exercise is ridden but more importantly, why! Continue reading
Modern-day master Paul Belasik combines modern innovative thought with an unshakable belief in the timeless, layered progression of the classical system of training horses. Extremely well illustrated, this is one of my favorite all time books! Continue reading
Remarkably, this is the only English-language book to cover all the great dressage masters, past and present, and to explain in depth the methods and schools represented! Over 100 photos trace classical equitation from antiquity, through the Baroque period to Nuno Oliveira, the Spanish Riding School and modern dressage competition. Continue reading
This USDF guide to dressage covers the history of dressage, an overview of proper terminology and equipment, as well as information on competition, crosstraining for other disciplines, management of the dressage horse, cross-training for achieving rider fitness, and more. Continue reading
The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse is the first book devoted entirely to classical manege exercises that are ridden to supple, strengthen and, when necessary, correct. Internationally known instructor, coach and judge Charles de Kunffy details a program of exercises that will enable horses at all levels of dressage and combined training to improve their performance as equine athletes. One of my favorite exercise books! Continue reading
