Author: Jane SavoiePublisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570768773
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
Book Description
"First published in two volumes: Cross-train your horse and More cross-training in 1998"--T.p. verso.
Training Strategies for Dressage Riders
Author: Charles de KunffyPublisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470256656
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider s actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: * The art of classical equitation * The development of the rider s seat and aids * Developing the basic gaits * Gymnastic improvement * Horse insubordination * Clinics and competitions judging Whether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.
Understanding Dressage Training
Author: Angela Niemeyer EastwoodPublisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847972330
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Dressage training has changed little over the centuries and the principles laid down by the Riding Masters are as pertinent now as they have ever been. Understanding Dressage Training provides essential reading to those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of successful training. Everything you do on top of your horse, and how you do it is considered 'training' because you are forming habits for both the horse and yourself. For a balanced partnership between horse and rider it is important that it is fully understood what it is that you are aiming to achieve and exactly how you go about achieving it. Grand Prix rider and trainer, Angela Niemeyer Eastwood, shows you the importance of understanding the principles of training, how to apply these principles and in doing so how to achieve a happy and balanced partnership. Topics include: * Scales of training, definitions, explanations and rules * Achieving an independent seat * Using aids * Transitions * Lateral work and pirouettes * Test riding and arena craft AUTHOR: Angela Niemeyer Eastwood is a British Dressage Trainer; she is one of the original twelve UK trainers accredited to train apprentices; a founder member of the Pyramid Trainers Club, a UKCC Level 3 coach, and has competed to Inter II in the UK. Since 1992 she and co-author Andrea Hessay have worked together as dressage trainers in the UAE, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa and the US. SELLING POINTS: * Essential reading for all those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the art of successful and proper dressage training * Shows the reader how a happy balanced partnership between horse and rider can be achieved * Aimed at anyone interested in dressage from novice to Grand Prix level * Angela Niemeyer Eastwood is a British National Trainer and Andrea Hessay is a listed BD judge ILLUSTRATIONS 170 colour photographs & 49 line drawings *
The USDF Guide to Dressage
Author: Jennifer O. BryantPublisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612122744
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
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.
Rider Biomechanics
Author: Mary WanlessPublisher:
ISBN: 9781910016145
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rider Biomechanics is a collaboration between rider biomechanics coach Mary Wanless and functional anatomist Thomas Myers. Myer's seminal book Anatomy Trains explains how connective tissue joins muscles together into functional chains. Some of these chains extend from head to toe, and they are the 'lines of pull'. Elite riders excel in balancing the tension in their lines, creating a stable balanced structure which can transmit and redirect the forces of the horse's movement. Easy, fluid, sitting eludes less skilled riders - but this book, with its copious photographs and illustrations, provides a route map for reorganising 'lines of pull', sitting, and influence on one's horse. It is through balancing one's own lines that you learn how to balance one's horse, changing his carriage and movement, and discovering the secrets of the few talented riders who naturally possess those skills.
The Scales of Training Workbook for Dressage and Jumping
Author: Claire LilleyPublisher: J.A. Allen
ISBN: 9780851319704
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The "scales of training" are the components of a progressive training system that has evolved from the teaching of the great riding masters of Italy, France, and Germany. The scales apply to the basic schooling of every horse, whether the rider wishes to concentrate on dressage, jumping, or eventing, and provide an essential foundation for the horse's physical and mental development. If the scales are not observed at novice level, then it is unlikely that horse and rider will progress to advanced levels or be able to maintain a consistent level of performance. In this illustrated workbook Claire Lilley explains how to use the scales when schooling and jumping at home. She describes the principles of each training scale and includes in each section a number of exercises designed to improve performance, with notes on what to look for, training tips, and solutions to common mistakes and misunderstandings.
Dressage Training In-Hand
Author: Kathrin RoidaPublisher:
ISBN: 9781908809803
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Over the course of her riding and horse training career, Kathrin Roida has progressively gained a deep appreciation for the benefits of gymnastic exercises, particularly those that can be taught to the horse from the ground. "In-hand" training has long been used to help develop the dressage horse, conditioning and suppling his body while at the same time preparing his mind to grasp the movements that may eventually be expected. Roida relies on these techniques when working with young horses, which she prepares for under-saddle training with exercises first learned on the ground, improving balance and enhancing confidence by refining the horse's sense of his body and where it is in space. Roida also uses in-hand techniques to vary the training of the fully schooled riding horse and to solve problems that may be more safely dealt with from the ground. In this book she details her methods, sharing the stories of a number of horses of different ages, breeds, and training backgrounds, and demonstrating the steps to teaching them: shoulder-in, travers, renvers, pirouettes, half-pass, piaffe, passage, canter work, the Spanish walk, and much more. Throughout her conscientious attention to what is best for the horse ensures that not only do the lessons result in a horse that is healthy in body but also one that is healthy in mind and happy in his work.
Cowboy Dressage
Author: Jessica BlackPublisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570768757
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
The equestrian pursuit known as Cowboy Dressage melds the best of Western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. Intended to be accessible to all, Cowboy Dressage is open to all breeds and all levels of riders; there isn’t a set frame for overall look, head carriage, or action. Lifelong horsewoman Jessica Black traces the evolution of Cowboy Dressage back to its roots, sharing the story of Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy and their phenomenal Morgan horses that have served as the movement’s ambassadors. Black then expertly weaves Eitan Beth-Halachmy's experience and expertise into an engaging and articulate explanation of the philosophy of Cowboy Dressage; defines the expectations of the rider; describes what a participant needs in terms of equipment; and explores how the most important element—the horse—should be prepared. A wonderful and thorough section on groundwork, as well as specific training advice for achieving engagement, regulating the gaits, smoothing transitions, and balancing bend and straightness, get the reader started with a solid foundation. Specific descriptions of the Cowboy Dressage tests are provided, with additional tools for those interested in competition, including rules, divisions, and how to execute and judge tests.
101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider
Author: Jec Aristotle BallouPublisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603429212
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This series of Western Dressage exercises are designed to improve suppleness, balance in movement, and responsiveness. Each exercise has a specific goal in mind, and they are organized by different areas of focus: softness, looseness, rider development, engagement, adjustability, and ground work. With illustrated step-by-step instructions and full arena diagrams, you’ll quickly be on your way to mastering this exciting discipline.
The Science of Dressage Training
Author: Knut KrügerPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3956250079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Dressage training: Background and Tips All riders, whether competing or riding for pleasure, want to have a tractable, relaxed and motivated horse when they are ready to get into the saddle. This depends primarily on the riders' understanding of training and training methods. The more riders know about their horse's physiology and psyche, the better their understanding of these training methods. By following the practical advice in this book, riders will be able to achieve their desired training goals most efficiently, while at the same time handling their horses gently and keeping them physically and mentally sound.
