Download or read book How to Dressage Book 1 written by HowToDressage and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short, easy-to-read articles to help make the complexities of dressage easier to understand. HowToDressage.com has worked with a team of British Dressage judges and Grand Prix riders to outline the principles of dressage, illustrate correct training, and break down dressage movements. Learn how to: - Ride dressage movements - Avoid costly mistakes - Fix common problems - Improve your riding - Increase your scores - Move up the levels One size does not fit all When it comes to dressage, or any equestrian sport for that matter, there is no such thing as one size fits all. We all know that every horse is an individual; some can be described as ''hot horses'' whereas others have a far more laid-back attitude. For those reasons, not every horse can be ridden in the same ''text-book'' way. To make matters even more complex, there are very few riders who have the luxury of riding and training a horse from a completely blank canvas. Usually, we are having to battle against unwanted learned behaviors and bad habits that have resulted from previous poor training. That is why, within this book, we aim to not only outline the principles of dressage, illustrate correct training and break down basic dressage movements, but also help you to avoid costly mistakes and fix common problems that are frequently seen in the dressage arena. In a nutshell, we want to answer the questions that other dressage books do not. Build your own adventure Depending on the current training level of you and your horse, along with each of your individual strengths and weaknesses, how you use this book will be unique to you. Think of it as a ''build your own adventure'' and move through the contents linking together the articles that are the most useful to your current situation. Nothing in dressage in a quick fix - horses and riders do not get to Grand Prix overnight - so you''ll most likely find that articles which are not relevant to you today, may come in handy in the future as you and your horse improve and move through the levels. Where to start This book was not designed to be read from cover to cover (although you can do that if you prefer). As you glance your eyes over the contents of this book, you''ll notice that some articles will be more relevant to you than others, depending on where you and your horse are at in your dressage education. However, before you do anything else, we recommend that you read the whole of Section One: Dressage Theory (starting on page 5) as these articles will give you the foundations that will underpin all of your dressage training. Once you have read an article, you can tick it off in the contents to help keep track of your progress. Where did this book come from? In February 2018, we created a new dressage website. The idea was simple; we wanted to create short, easy-to-read articles to help make the complexities of dressage easier to understand. With most of the article titles beginning with the phrase ''How To'', it seemed only fitting to call the website HowToDressage.com. Shortly after launching, we were given the opportunity of publishing our best articles into a book. Needless to say, we took it. We hope that this is going to be the first of many in the How To Dressage Book Series. Example articles that are in the book - How to keep a consistent rein contact - How to ride sitting trot - How to ride a give and retake of the reins - How to ride a walk pirouette - How to ride a half-halt - How to stop your horse coming behind the vertical - How to encourage your horse to be more forward, but not faster - What is the difference between bend and flexion HowToDressage.com

Download or read book Jane Savoie s Dressage 101 written by Jane Savoie and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in two volumes: Cross-train your horse and More cross-training in 1998"--T.p. verso.

Download or read book Divide and Conquer Book 1 written by Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calm, Forward and Straight must always serve as guiding principles during dressage training and the order of these concepts should not be changed. "In these volumes, I capture and explain the training foundations passed down to us from the great Masters. I provide appropriate exercises to restore, develop, and enhance the horse's natural gaits. This goal is shared in all riding styles and training disciplines, including dressage, jumpers, hunters, western, pleasure, and many others. Book One includes the fundamental training progression from the beginning to the elementary level. The training mastered in Book One is necessary to advance to the collected and extended gaits, pirouette at the canter, tempi flying changes of lead, piaffe and passage that are presented in Book Two." - Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu This work-study program explains how to Divide and Conquer the horse's body parts. To be able to properly perform the exercises the horse should be able to find the appropriate head position independent of the rider. The exercises are beautifully illustrated by hundreds of the author's drawings and diagrams. Using Ruffieu's experiential teaching method, horses and riders are transformed by a wealth of exercises, patterns and aids revealed in a logical, progressive sequence.

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 The USDF Guide to Dressage written by Jennifer O. Bryant and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever your primary equestrian discipline, dressage is an ideal way for you to increase your riding awareness and enhance your relationship with your horse. Providing an overview of basic techniques and a series of helpful training exercises, Jennifer O. Bryant stresses the tenets of harmonious communication between horse and rider as she guides you through the graceful movements of dressage. With suggestions on how to find qualified instructors and information on necessary equipment, this comprehensive guide will inspire you to explore this exciting and rewarding world.

Download or read book Dressage for Beginners written by R. L. V. Ffrench Blake and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1976 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook in basic dressage includes explanations of each movement's purpose and has been prepared according to American Horse Association rules

Download or read book The BIG Book of Dressage Exercises written by HowToDressage and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 40 floorplans and 190 dressage exercises (including pole exercises) Never get stuck riding around the edge of the arena again! All floorplans have both 20x40 and 20x60 diagrams Space to take notes and keep track of your progress Directives and tips sharing what judges are looking for Exercises to suit a variety of levels with space to modify and make your own THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS BOOK... When it comes to creating dressage floorplans, there's actually not that much you can do. Think about it; a dressage floorplan is no more than a series of straight lines and circles. That's it! The level of difficulty is increased by riding these straight lines and circles in different places, including transitions, and riding lateral exercises. But ultimately, when it comes to navigating your 20x40 or 20x60 arena, you will either be following a straight line or riding around a circle. Even when riding lateral exercises such as half-pass and leg-yield, you're still following a straight line. The only difference is that you are following the line in two or three tracks, rather than on one track only. So technically, we lied to you a little bit! This guide isn't a book of dressage exercises. It's really a book of dressage floorplans. BUT each floorplan can be modified to included different combinations of paces, transitions, and lateral work, giving you an almost infinite amount of dressage exercise combinations. We've created some of the exercises for you (over 190!), but there's also space for you to modify them and create your own. After working through this book, you'll never look at straight lines and circles in the same way again! Created by How To Dressage HowToDressage.com

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 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 Harmonic Dressage written by Gail Hoff and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes in a practical and concise manner exactly how a horseback rider can learn to clearly and effectively communicate non-verbally with a horse. In order to effectively train a horse and enjoy a mutual partnership with it, a rider needs to learn how to use his/her body and other aids in order to clearly communicate with a horse in a harmonious way. Learning the psychology as well as the biomechanics of horses is of paramount importance to any rider who wishes to ride and train a horse. This book details how a rider needs to be trained in order to achieve those goals.

Download or read book Practical Dressage Manual written by Bengt Ljungquist and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cross train Your Horse written by Jane Savoie and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Savoie shows how basic dressage techniques can be used to improve every horse's athleticism and performance, no matter what the rider's chosen sport.

Download or read book Preparing for Dressage the Right Way written by Katja Von Ronne and published by Cadmos Verlag Gmbh. This book was released on 2012 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book makes dressage easy, by explaining quickly and concisely which lessons should be ridden and how, as well as what their purpose is, without any long-winded explanations.

Download or read book Common Sense Dressage written by Sally O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides progressive training of the horse especially for riders who work on their own most of the time.

Download or read book Henriquet on Dressage written by Michel Henriquet and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lovely book follows the training of three young horses, from their first schooling experiences to the execution of classical airs at the age of nine. Each of the three horses in this book have different personalities and capabilities, which prompt the author to draw upon his vast equestrian experience and highlight particular aspects of communication and technique throughout.

Download or read book The Ultimate Equestrian Training Diary written by Howtodressage and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALL-IN-ONE EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE DIARY The only diary you need to help you take care of your horse, achieve your training goals, and be successful in the competition arena. Suitable for All Disciplines Do you do dressage, showjumping or eventing? What about vaulting or carriage driving? Or do you do a bit of everything? No worries, whatever you do you'll be able to record it in this equestrian diary. Designed for up to 2 Horses Have more than one horse? No problem at all. There's no need to buy two diaries because this one will hold the details, care records, competition records, and more of up to two horses. Manage Your Horse's Care Everything you need to help you keep your horse in tip-top condition. Including farrier, working, vet visits, vaccinations, feeding plan, dentist visits, saddle fitting, and more! Document Lessons Keep a record of your riding lessons to review and evaluate when needed. There's space to detail who you had your lessons with along with what you learned and what you need to practice. Competition Results Regardless of what discipline you do, there's space for you to record your competition results and other horsey achievements throughout the year. There's even space for you to record the details of competition venues and to make any notes. Undated 52-Week Diary A full 52 week diary, with one week per double page. Because it's undated, you can start using this diary at any time of the year and still get full use out of it. And if your horse has some time off, no problem, just pick up where you left off. Performance Goals Evaluate you and your horse's current performance and note what you both need to work on. As you work through the diary you'll be prompted to set targets for the weeks and months ahead and also reflect on the previous week and month's performance. Motivational Quotes It's not always going to be plain sailing, and in times when things get particularly difficult, you'll find some motivational quotes to help get you through. These quote pages are decorated with large patterns that you can also color should you need a calming activity. For more information and for photos of the diary, please visit https://equestriandiary.howtodressage.com Created by How To Dressage - https://howtodressage.com

Download or read book Taking Up the Reins written by Priscilla Endicott and published by Trafalgar Square Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal memoir chronicling an American woman's intense year in Germany studying with the great dressage master Walter Christensen.