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Whether you are just learning to ride and have started to get to grips with some of the finer points of equitation, or your are starting out on some serious dressage training with a view to competition this book is an excellent guide. As the title states this is a book which explains the essentials of dressage rather than debating the many intracacies of advanced dressage riding or training. " The Horse... The object of dressage is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse. As a result it makes the horse calm, supple loose and flexible but also confident attentive and keen thus achieving perfect understanding with his rider" The author rides, judges and trains and so has the right credentials to provide advice on many of the aspects that can be a mystery in dressage. Her aim is to discuss the foundations and concepts that are familiar to all nations with long traditions in dressage but which can be overlooked in the hurry to advance into competition. |
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If you are interested in dressage at a competitive level, however humble or grand your aspirations, there is plenty of information on the various requirements for riding a dressage test. This includes things as basic as what to wear, right through to an example test and judges card, as well as advice on how the judges score various movements. |
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" The Rider... Almost any rider can do a dressage test. All that is required in the preliminary stages is to make the horse walk, trot, canter and stop, so it is not too difficult to complete the movements on a reasonably obliging horse. The skill, however, is not completing the movement but in the way in which it is done." |
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| The chapters are organised in such a way that the book leads from basic introduction for both horse and rider through to preparation for and riding a competitive test. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced the chapter on problems and corrections will be highly useful. Everyone will recognise some of the problems with cornering or maintaining impulsion.
Movements, are clearly described in terms of aims, aids, problems, corrections and variations. Photos are plentiful and clear. Comparison photos are provided showing good, and not so good attempts at various movements. These are very helpful and when it comes to showing correct bend or flexion you simply can't beat a photo. |
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" The Competitive Test... The whole event must be treated as an exciting challenge and the test an opportunity to try to get higher marks in each movement than on previous occasions. The test is not something to be frightened of, nor are the judges, and it is not something to try to get over and done with as quickly as possible." |
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| Highly recommended! Even if you aren't going to compete in dressage this book will be really helpful in improving your riding and explaining such concepts as; collection, connection, extension and impulsion.
Dressage is, after all, simply training your horse to be submissive, accepting of the rider, and to have free, regular paces and training the rider to be balanced, light and in harmony with the horse. Isn't that what we all want?
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