In the pursuit of excellence, problems or difficulties are bound to arise. This practical and authoritative handbook will enable the dressage rider to identify faults, find their cause, and set about putting them right. Areas covered include rider’s position and horse’s outlines; saddlery; dressage terminology; paces; school movements; rein-back and pirouettes; flying changes; piaffe and passa≥ and finally test riding.
An outstanding manual for training weanlings and starting yearlings by "America's Most Trusted Horseman." Every young horse will benefit from John Lyons' training methods because they lay a strong foundation...
Conformation concerns body structure and anatomy. In this comprehensive volume, Heather Smith Thomas explains how conformation relates to function and what to look for when evaluating a horse. She teaches...
The Riding Instructor's Manual
This collection of the most beautiful stables in the world profiles the history and design of notable stables from Europe, Asia and America. It includes the storied Calumet Farm in...
What can be done with a horse that's hard to bridle, won't stand for a new farrier, or kicks while being ridden? Why would a sweet horse suddenly turn mean?...
If you are thinking of building a new horse bar, remodeling a building into a stable, or need ideas on improving the barn you have, Horse Housing is for you....
They've earned standing ovations at Madison Square Garden, defeated men in head-to-head competition, and sometimes earned more money than their male counterparts. Cowgirls of the rodeo were America's first successful...
A classic by a world-renowned teacher and master equestrian--the definitive work on the art of teaching and riding the hunter seat, now updated to include refinements in Morris's insightful program...
Listen to and communicate with your horse-successfully"This is a book for everyone who has ever looked at the constantly increasing list of methods and systems marketed as 'horsemanship' and wondered...
"Dressage Priority Points" is a well-structured guide that will enable riders to build on and reinforce the instruction they receive from their trainers. Inevitably, riders have to work on their...