Posts Tagged ‘Training’

Complete Dressage Training DVDs Vol 1 thru 10

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

The entire set of 10 Complete Dressage Training DVDs by the exemplary Olympian, Dr. Reiner Klimke. Covers the entire journey Basic training – Grand Prix. Continue reading

Building Blocks for Dressage Training DVDs with Conrad Schumacher

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

These DVDs were filmed at the British Dressage National convention and stars Conrad Schumacher. He demonstrates his systematic approach to training the dressage horse from the very early stages of getting the four year old to accept the contact through to the lateral work and changes needed at Advanced Medium levels. Continue reading

Training the Horse in Hand – Alfons J. Dietz

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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

Dressage with Kyra: The Kyra Kyrklund Training Method

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

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

Training Strategies for the Dressage Rider – Charles de Kunffy

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is full of specific guidelines for the correct development of riders and their horses. It addresses the most important issues involved with improving equitation, so that riders will be able to gymnasticise their horses correctly. Continue reading

Guide to Training the Young Horse – K.A. von Ziegner

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

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

Tug of War: Classical Versus “Modern” Dressage – Gerd Heuschmann

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

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