Description
Feeling Dressage
Ruth Sabine Schaefer
1st edition 2003,
pictorial laminated cover, 9 1/4″ x 6 1/4″, 201 pages, illustrated with drawings,
Contents,
Dressage a foundation, physical and mental abilities of the horse,
preparation for the rider,
the riders seat, gaits and how to ride them, the aids, how to structure a riding session,
training the green horse, the scale of training, in the arena, movements, dressage terms appendix equipment for the horse,
In the quest to master the techniques of classical dressage, riders can forget an equally important component of successful riding – achieving the feel.
Feeling Dressage describes in a systematic way how to achieve the right feeling.
Detailed yet easy to understand descriptions help the rider comprehend and mentally visualise the goal and the feeling certain movements should have when performed correctly.
Feeling Dressage is an important training tool, not only for the dressage enthusiast but for all riders who understand the importance of the relationship between rider and horse.
The author discusses basic requirements of horse and rider, early training, advanced movements and dressage competition requirements.
