Olympic Dressage trainer Reiner Klimke’s classic book on cavalletti work has been revised and brought back into print by his accomplished equestrian daughter, Ingrid Klimke. Ingrid Klimke has managed to maintain the classic work while bringing it up to date. Continue reading
In the tradition of the Spanish Riding School, Alfons J. Dietz presents a thorough system for development of the young horse. From the first lessons at the longe all the way up to the haute ecole of the pillars, Alfons demonstrates the cause and effect of everything we do. 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
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
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
The final volume of the “A Matter of Trust” series takes an unexpected turn, west! Walter demonstrates how Classical Dressage training can benefit all riding disciplines in this very unique clinic entitled “East meets West”. Continue reading
The fourth volume in the series “A Matter of Trust” by Walter Zettl reveals the classical approach to the upper levels of dressage. Walter covers piaffe, passage, one tempi and two tempi changes in addition to all the lateral movements. Get the entire series while it is still available! Continue reading
Volume 3 of the “A Matter of Trust” series of DVDs by Walter Zettl focuses on the theory and practice of third and fourth level collection. Half Pass, flying changes, tempi changes are all covered in detail. Continue reading
Volume 2 of the “A Matter of Trust” series of dressage training DVDs by Walter Zettl. In this video Walter Zettl presents the theory and practice of collection with emphasis on the correct frame, rhythm, tempo and self-carriage. Wonderful exercises clearly presented. Continue reading
