A CLASSICAL RIDING NOTEBOOK

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(From the publisher) - A CLASSICAL RIDING NOTEBOOK is an outstandingly succinct and lucid exposition of the principles and practice of schooling horses according to the classical tradition.

This logical training method will appeal particularly to dressage enthusiasts but can equally be employed by any rider who wishes to develop his own riding skills and realize his horse's potential.

The classical system, which deplores the use of force, is applicable to all riding horses— be they eventers, dressage horses, show jumpers or hacks - rendering them more versatile and a greater pleasure to ride.

Chapters include:

The Essentials of Riding The Essentials of Training Balance Resistances Progressive Lateral Work Flying Changes Extremes of Collection (Piaffe, Passage and Canter Pirouette) Training Procedure Remedial Schooling Influential Riding Masters

The book was originally compiled to help clarify the author's own understanding of the subject and evolved over a period of several years. It is based both on the author's experience in the saddle, and on his observations of some of the world's top trainers; it is also influenced by his extensive researches into equestrian literature, past and present.

Beautifully illustrated with drawings and photographs, A Classical Riding Notebook will be an inspiration to all who ride and will be welcomed by their mounts too.

Hardback w/jacket, 128pp- 7.5x10