Below you will find a list of books that I have found to be excellent. All of these books are “Recommended Reading” to my students and so I thought perhaps I could make this list available to my online friends and visitors as well.
As an added convenience to my readers I have included links to the book store at Amazon where you can purchase these books securely online.
Ingrid Klimke revises her father’s (Dr. Reiner Klimke) classic book. The result is a revitalized version of the well-known classic by one of the world’s most successful riders, now with additional text and all new color photos.
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Dr. Reiner Klimke presents the classically correct dressage through illustration. Visual learners will find this book just what you need.
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This is the auto-biography of Ahlerich and Dr. Reiner Klimke, Olympic Dressage Gold Medalists. I still get chills when I flashback to that gold medal ride way back in 1984. I wish I had it on video!
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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.
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Alain Laurioux, General Stage Manager of the Cadre Noir, provides this meticulously researched study revealing the inner workings of each of the great four classical schools; Spanish Riding School, Cadre Noir, Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. He includes details about their traditions, their systems for recruiting and training riders, and of course their horses.
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Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere. First published in 1733 as Ecole de Cavalerie, this book is considered as the beginning of modern equitation. Here, for the first time, is the complete work.
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William Cavendish (1593-1676), the Earl, Marquis, and Duke of Newcastle, was one of the most accomplished men of his era. This is the classic book on horsemanship, complete with 42 superb engravings.
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The complete diaries of Charles Harris, the first and only pupil to complete the 1948-1951 course at the Spanish Riding School. Daily notes of his experiences at the SRS, what he learned, illustrating every point. This is an incredible and unique record of classical horsemanship!
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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.
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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.
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Arthur Kottas explains the art of classical dressage in this 2 DVD set. Systematic training exercises from Novice level to Grand Prix.
Dressage master and Olympian Dr. Reiner Klimke covers the training of the young horse in a snaffle bridle through to medium levels with the double bridle. 3 DVD set includes parts 1, 2 & 3.
Part 3 of the Dressage in Detail DVD series by Dr. Reiner Klimke. Correctly fitting the double bridle, teaching the horse to accept it and work in it.
Part 2 of the Dressage in Detail DVD series by Dr. Reiner Klimke. Canter Work, Counter canter and simple change of leg, Rein back.
In this DVD, the first in a series by Olympian Dr. Reiner Klimke, the focus is on the work of the 4 to 6 year old horse in a snaffle bridle. Loosening exercises, Trot work, Half halts and halts, Half pirouette in walk.
The entire set of 10 Complete Dressage Training DVDs by the exemplary Olympian, Dr. Reiner Klimke. Covers the entire journey Basic training – Grand Prix.
Jane Savoie has been helping dressage riders visualize their position and aids for years. Now Jane Savoie brings her dressage visualization exercises to DVD!
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.
A highly educational DVD that clearly demonstrates how to sit and why, the effect of the aids when your position is perfected and how ineffective your aids are when your position lacks. The aids can only go through in a conversant manner when you are precise in your position. My favorite!
This DVD is based on Conrad Schumacher’s clinics “Prepare to Win”. Focuses on increasing the rider’s confidence in combination with dressage.
The Classical principals of Dressage are so simple, yet they’ve been clouded by intellectual terms, and their great truths are often lost, leaving many riders confused and frustrated. Leslie’s Five Simple Steps are based on discoveries by ancient Masters, and they work 100% of the time.
Janice Dulak, a Dressage Rider herself, is a Level 2 Pilates Instructor, one of only a handful to achieve this certification and, as such, is considered a second generation Pilates instructor, training teachers from around the world. This is the DVD that Dressage Riders interested in Pilates, want!
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
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!
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”.
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!
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.
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.
Sally Swift is Centered Riding! This was one of the first riding books I ever read, and that was a long time ago. Now available on DVD, it is like taking in a live clinic with this legend. Grab a copy and renew your body awareness!
The first DVD of the “A Matter of Trust” series of dressage training videos by Walter Zettl. Covers the basic guidelines for training the dressage horse in the first year. Walter Zettl covers equine behavior, bio-mechanics, timing of the aids and the correct use of seat and aids culminating in a great lesson plan!
This free Classical Dressage article by Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage presents you with a systematic lesson plan to teach your horse the Counter Canter. The Counter Canter is a great Dressage exercise to build a stronger and more balanced Canter.
This free Classical Dressage article by Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage focuses on the importance of riding a perfect circle. Chris will teach you a step-by-step process on how to ride any size circle, perfectly!
In this free Classical Dressage article, Chris Krowchuk describes the change of rein in a counter pattern that uses the Dressage arena perimeters to your benefit.
In this free Classical Dressage article, Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage presents Dressage exercises that will help you to teach your horse to stretch forward and down.
Part 2 of a three part free Classical Dressage training article by Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage. In this article, Chris Krowchuk presents a lesson plan at the trot.
In this free Classical Dressage article, Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage explains the importance of a correct warm up. The first of a three part series of free Classical Dressage articles featuring warming up exercises with animated graphics.
In this article, Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage explains how riding your Dressage exercises correctly and accurately will benefit your horse’s well being and help you move up the training levels quicker.
Krowchuk Dressage student Alyssa Sullivan of Fayetteville Georgia shows her Krowchuk Dressage trained horse to first place wins in USEF First Level Dressage.
Krowchuk Dressage student Alyssa Sullivan rides her Purebred Arabian CF Sambucca to three first place and two second place wins at USEF/USDF GDCTA Dressage show.
Krowchuk Dressage riding student Alyssa Sullivan takes her Krowchuk trained Purebred Arabian Mare CF Sambucca to her first Dressage show.
Krowchuk Dressage students ride their Purebred Arabian and Anglo-Arabian geldings to a huge win… the 2006 USDF Pas de Deux National Level Award!
Krowchuk Dressage trained Purebred Arabian Sport Horse CF Beau Navar and Owner Susanne Lauda wins championships in Dressage, Sport Horse Under Saddle, and Sport Horse In Hand at GAHA show in Conyers GA.
Sport Horse Reserve Champion Purebred Arabian Stallion CF Mojezeh trained and shown by Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage in Newnan, GA.
Our multiple champion Black Straight Egyptian Stallion TH Midnight Rider has been purchased by Safari Stud and Burhan Bakeer of Salmiya Kuwait.
Two of TH Midnight Rider’s foals have moved to Cairo Egypt!
He is a Sweepstakes Nominated Sire with a proven show record. He is black. His sire was a competitive Dressage mount in open breed shows. He is a proven sire himself, with flashy moving and correct foals on the ground. He is passing on his good looks, great personality, and rare bloodlines.
Krowchuk Dressage riding student Alyssa Sullivan takes her Krowchuk trained Purebred Arabian Mare CF Sambucca to her first Dressage show.
Krowchuk Dressage trained 2006 USDF Pas de Deux National Award winners Debi Gilbert on Anglo-Arabian Prince Bashir and Donna Barnes on Purebred Arabian Serr Rafiq perform a new Pas de Deux.
Chris Krowchuk of Krowchuk Dressage in Newnan GA to teach a GDCTA sponsored Kudzu Dressage Clinic at Camelot Farm in Moreland GA.
Krowchuk Dressage students ride their Purebred Arabian and Anglo-Arabian geldings to a huge win… the 2006 USDF Pas de Deux National Level Award!
Krowchuk Dressage trained students perform an exhibition Pas de Deux as entertainment during an exhibitors party for the Poplar Place Farm CCI***, CCI** 3 Day Horse Trials.
Krowchuk Dressage trained Purebred Arabian Sport Horses CF Beau Navar (Susanne Lauda up) and CF Chernobyll (Ulla Strichland up) perform a Pas de Deux exhibition at Poplar Place’s CCI*** horse trials.
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