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Lori
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Username: Maggienm
Post Number: 91
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 16, 2005 - 2:42 pm: |   |
I am looking for an up to date book that teaches and explains dressage movements. I have a wonderful book that I have had for twenty plus years, as the age indicates it is older.
What I am most concerned about is how updates and changes have affected requirements. Pre 1975 it was acceptable to do lateral movements on a 4 track.
I would like to start testing in the spring so I want to be sure that what I am learning current.
Thanks |
Sara Wolff
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Username: Mrose
Post Number: 932
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 16, 2005 - 4:36 pm: | |
There are quite a few good books on dressage available through Dover Saddlery. (www.doversaddlery.com.) Also, you might check the web site for the USDF and see if they have books or info available. |
CherylA
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Username: Canderso
Post Number: 263
Registered: 3-2000
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2005 - 7:33 am: | |
Hi Lori,
Without a doubt: Dressage in Harmony by Walter Zettl.
The book explains exactly what the movement is, (what it is used for), what the horse is supposed to do, and the rider aids.
I did a quick search and you can even get it through Amazon or Chapters. |
Sue G
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Username: Warwick
Post Number: 204
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2005 - 12:35 pm: | |
Enthusiastic second vote for Dressage in Harmony. Excellent book written by a classical horseman and a brilliant teacher.
Also can't forget Complete Training of the Horse and Rider by Alois Podhajsky. A true classic. |
Ann
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Username: Lilly
Post Number: 32
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2005 - 1:20 pm: | |
Hi,
I highly recommend 'The Photographic Guide to Schooling Your Horse' by Lesley Bayley, copyright Lesley Bayley 2003. In the book, on page 108, it says:
The books says that in shoulder-in the horse's inside foreleg passes and crosses over the outside foreleg...This is a three track movement...outside hindleg making one track, the outside fore and inside hind being on the same line and making the second track, and the inside foreleg making the third track.
The book goes on to explain how a narrower horse like a TB may ride four tracks. The books has lots of great photos and is easy to read. If you think you would like to purchase several books, you should look into a "horse" book club like www.equestriansedge.com . That's how I built my horse library.
Ann |
Angie Judson
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Username: Ajudson1
Post Number: 288
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 - 7:58 am: | |
I also enjoyed building my library of horse books by being a member of equestriansedge book club. After I filled my membership quota, I kept getting the flyers to see what books are out there; then I would check amazon.com to see if they had them. Usually amazon is cheaper.
A lot of good books are published by Trasfalgar square. Not sure of the spelling. I believe you can get a catalog of their books also.
Do we have just a book review section on HA? |
Christine C. Mills in NC
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Username: Chrism
Post Number: 1106
Registered: 4-1999
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 - 4:53 pm: | |
Another vote for Dressage in Harmony by Zettl.
BTW there are still purposes for 4 track lateral movements. The aids would be the same, just a different texture.
Are you looking for show requirements? Then I would study very carefully the dressage rules on the USEF web site.
I also like the soft cover translation of one of the chapters of Harry Boldt's Das Dressurpferd. It has interesting diagrams for seat, leg and hand aids that suggest when to apply what. It is thought provoking and helped me to sort through aid texture, sequence of application, etc. Dressage Extensions had this at one time.
Eric Herbermann's book (name escapes me) is also worth a read.
The USDF web site also has a reading list. There is a huge book a USDF work group compiled and is available from them that is on my someday list.
Cheers. |
Lori
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Username: Maggienm
Post Number: 92
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 - 11:31 pm: | |
Wow, thanks so much for the advice |
