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 enlarge | Author: Gerd Heuschmann
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 12484
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 1570763755
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.1088
EAN: 9781570763755
ASIN: 1570763755
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
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 Common sense and consideration April 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I would that every rider, regardless of discipline, would read this book. It relates excellent information that goes against the grain of much commonly held training. Our horses would move with more freedom and pleasure and have long careers instead of early retirements. Well illustrated and explained. It's actually a quick read. The principles are simple and consistent. Very accessible.
Tug of War-Modern Vs. Classical Dressage March 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is great for riders, judges, and anyone interested in the good of their horse. Pictures are very informative to show correct & incorrect riding, training.
Most excellent work February 28, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
There aren't enough superlatives to praise this book. It is a must read in my view for anyone who owns, rides, trains, or works with horses.
Read it because your horse can't February 1, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Horses are amazing animals so it is up to us as riders to be educated from all points of view. This book explains in extreme depth and anatomically why rollkur and other harsh methods do nothing for the horse except give them a pain in the neck, poor muscling and other problems. If you are sick of being told that "modern dressage" is the way to go then read and be educated, take a stand for your horse.
Easy, Clear, Sensible and For The Good of the Horse January 23, 2008
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I refer to this book again and again. I am learning dressage to help my horse be strong and healthy and relaxed, and this book shows me what "right" looks like and what "wrong" looks like and why which is which. Interestingly, most of the "wrongs" show high level dressage horses, which reminded me to remain objective, and to not be impressed by "impressive show dressage horses/riders," but to look carefully at the movements and ask if that training builds up the horse or breaks it down. I learned a lot about conformation, too, in this book, and how much we can help our horses. And the "why" of right vs. wrong isn't explained with "because I said so" or sycophantic genuflection at "The Masters." It's explained clearly and anatomically, so that you can see how incorrect riding breaks down and hurts your horse, leading to lamenesses and injury and stress, and how thoughtful riding helps your horse AND your dressage scores. I am so glad to have this book -- as the one responsible for my horse's health, longevity and happiness, this book helps me take good common-sense care of her, even though I am not a vet and can't afford regular lessons/clinics with top trainers. Truly, finding this book is a relief. Now that I see the big picture, I can just practice and try to improve her body and mind with lots of gentle bending and better riding.
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