COMMON SENSE DRESSAGE: An Illustrated Guide

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(From the publisher) - INCLUDES:

Understanding the vital role of the horse's spine in correct movement and as the communication link with the rider Exercises for the rider to improve balance—the key to a good position Exercises for activating the hindquarters to fully develop the horse's ability to use its body Exercises to prepare and teach the lateral movements—leg-yielding, shoulder-in, haunches-in and -out, and half pass Special exercises for specific conformation problems Canter work, including counter-canter and flying changes Collection, extension—and in between The often-overlooked role of the timing of the rider's aids—the "secret" of good transitions Using the work in hand in a complete training program Passage and piaffe And much, much more!

All presented in a clear, highly-readable text and generously illustrated with photos, diagrams, and drawings.

Hardback w/jacket, 170pp - 8x9.5