Download or read book Choosing a Dressage Horse written by Leonie Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text guides the ordinary rider through the difficult process of buying a horse suitable for dressage. Dressage is the fastest growing equestrian sport in Britain today and there is a wide variety of opinion as to the best type of horse. There are a number of different breeds and types of horses available at a range of prices. This book seeks to help riders find the right horse for them. The breeds are considered from Arab to Warmblood, as are the benefits and disadvantages of buying a trained horse or an untrained one; size and temperament and the age and colour are discussed. A detailed look is taken at the conformation and action of the potential purchase with an assessment of major and minor faults and the effect of conditions such as splints or windgalls. Habits and vices such as rearing and windsucking, are dealt with together with difficulties in loading lorries or trailers. The final sections deal with trying a strange horse, and the inevitable finance.
Download or read book Selecting the Dressage Horse written by Dirk Willem Rosie and published by . This book was released on 2007-01 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains description of the ideal dressage horse and what it takes in conformation, movement, and temperament for a prospect to go from the lower levels to Grand Prix. This work analyzes the elements of success and explains the differences (and similarities) between 'ordinary' horses and those that become international superstars.
Download or read book Selecting the Dressage Horse written by Dirk Willem Rosie and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dressage by the Letter written by Moira C. Harris and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word dressage means training in French. Training makes a horse more balanced, supple, and responsive to his rider. But dressage is also a sport in which the accomplishments of the horse-and-rider team are judged according to certain standards. Dressage by the Letter addresses the needs of those riders who want to get started in the sport. It tells them how to select the right horse, choose an instructor, get the most out of lessons, maintain schedules, and prepare for the first show. This is a true beginner s book--one that assumes no prior knowledge of dressage. Moira C. Harris is the editor of Horse Illustrated, the largest all-breed magazine in the U.S. She lives in Huntington Beach, California, where she rides and shows lower level dressage
Download or read book Das DressurPferd written by Harry Boldt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Training the Dressage Horse written by Tricia Gardiner and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1994 and now available in paperback, a reference to dressage which provides advice on choosing a horse and selecting the right equipment accompanied by information on early work on the lunge and under the saddle, exercises and movements which need to be taught.
Download or read book In One Arena written by Sharon Biggs and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title takes an in-depth look at issues surrounding modern dressage. It includes advice on choosing a dressage horse, pre-purchase exams, and feeding and conditioning the dressage horse as a special athlete.
Download or read book Deciphering Dressage written by Karen L. Davis and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2005-09-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to dressage--the art, science, and secrets of graceful horsemanship for riders who want to exude natural elegance in the saddle Dressage has been described as "a beautiful ballet on horseback." It embodies an innate grace, a seemingly effortless flow, and an easy harmony between horse and rider. Dressage elevates riding from a sport to an art form. One of the fastest growing equestrian sports in America, it appeals to competitive riders as well as those who simply want to improve their mounts and their skills. Because the principles of dressage encompass the art and science of horsemanship and every aspect of the horse-rider relationship, dressage training enhances other equestrian disciplines. The exercises and patterns help improve the horse's overall balance and athleticism and make the mount more responsive. Ideal for beginning enthusiasts or people who simply want to appreciate the elegance and finesse of classical riding, Deciphering Dressage unlocks the secrets of classical, precision riding. It covers: * Choosing and caring for a suitable dressage horse * Buying tack and riding apparel * Sitting the horse correctly and using aids or subtle signals to cue the horse * Preparing for competitions * Riding a dressage test * Competition and scoring * Recognized shows, schooling shows, ride-a-tests, and eventing Complete with over fifty photographs and drawings, as well as step-by-step explanations of exercises and maneuvers, this guide helps riders master the basics of this exceptionally demanding and rewarding discipline.
Download or read book Dressage Naturally written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse written by Charles de Kunffy and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library: many are modern-day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train and care for horses. The Howell Equestrian Library
Download or read book Schooling and Riding the Sport Horse written by Paul D. Cronin and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The director of the riding program at Sweet Briar College for more than 30 years, Cronin is a well-known and highly respected trainer and riding instructor. Here he presents a clear and practical guide to getting the most out of a horse in a humane and sensitive way.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Dressage written by Jennie Loriston-Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical advice for the novice and and the accomplished equestrian, with principal movements illustrated in step-by-step sequences by a world medalist.
Download or read book Training the Horse and Rider written by Fritz Stecken and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 1977 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ride the Right Horse written by Yvonne Barteau and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compatible personality is the most desirable quality in a horse, yet it is much harder to assess than gait or conformation. Trainer Barteau describes the four basic equine personality types--social, fearful, aloof, and challenging--and the different clues to identify a horse's primary traits.
Download or read book 101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse Rider written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exciting new discipline of Western Dressage lets riders of Western pleasure, work, or competitive horses enjoy the benefits of traditional dressage while using Western tack and attire. This book -- the very first on the topic -- offers 101 fun and effective exercises that will improve every Western horse's suppleness, balance in movement, and responsiveness. Each exercise is presented with illustrated, step-by-step instructions and a full arena diagram, and exercises are organized by focus: softness, looseness, rider development, engagement, adjustability, and ground work. This book is the ultimate reference for this new sport.
Download or read book Dressage with Mind Body Soul written by Linda Tellington-Jones and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A new approach to the classical methods of training dressage horses--methods that can cause the animals undue physical and emotional distress--these powerful new techniques from world-renowned horse trainer and behaviorist Linda Tellington-Jones improve not only the dressage horse's performance but also its well-being. The guide employs the author's legendary TTouch method and features practical dressage-training information on topics such as relaxing the overly touchy horse, focusing the overly playful horse, improving balance and transitions, and solving problems with stage fright. In addition to the providing the tips and techniques needed to ensure that the horse relishes its role in the art of dressage, numerous case studies of the top horses, riders, and trainers Tellington-Jones has worked with in her career are also included"--
Download or read book Down to Earth Dressage written by Carl Hester and published by Kenilworth Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enormously popular book for riders at every level, makes dressage training accessible with step-by-step guides for improving pace, riding movements and competing.
