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Good books for beginning dressage rider

Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna Hayman Nov 18, 2010. 16 Replies

Anyone know of any good books for a beginning dressage rider?  

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Donna Hayman replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"I love Dressage in Harmony, by Walter Zettl I re-read it every year or two and keep learning each time!"
Nov 18, 2010
Deborah Robillard replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Hi, Maureen Nice to get your update. I am so sorry to have to tell you that Don passed away in Feb. 2008. He had been in the LTC facility after his stroke and sadly he was not able to recover to any extent. He was totally paralyzed on the left side…"
Oct 31, 2010
Maureen Engel replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Hi Deborah, Thanks for filling me in. I had some great times with Don & Vicky, they were a big part of my life. Is Don still alive? We enjoyed chatting about Scotland & having a wee goldie + your Mum made the best shortbread for the Xmas…"
Oct 31, 2010
Deborah Robillard replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"HI, Maureen I recognized your name...how are you doing these days? It has been a very long time since I've seen you. Thanks for the comments about Bardi, he was an amazing little guy; he was so intelligent it was unbelievable. Of course, he…"
Oct 31, 2010
Maureen Engel replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Hi Deborah, I used to ride Bardi when Don & Vicky were in Holt & Baldwin - what a wonderfully talented horse! I'm sorry to hear about Vicky. I lost touch with them a year or 2 after they moved to Herald Road. I saw Holberg was sold to…"
Oct 31, 2010
Deborah Robillard replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"What about "The Dressage Formula" by Eric Herbermann? This classic was written in the late 1970's/early 1980's. Many years ago, Eric used my little 14.2 Arab gelding "Bardi" (or as Eric used to call him…"
Jul 31, 2010
Carol prudom replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Some that have been previously mentioned, plus "Lessons with Lendon" by Lendon Grey"
Jul 15, 2010
Geoffrey Pannell replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Mary Wanless, Ride with your mind."
Apr 22, 2010
mary swanson replied to Barnmice Admin's discussion What are your fitness challenges and what types of injuries have you had?
"I have trouble keeping my shoulders open when riding. Are there any exercises that can be done when I am not riding that can strengthen my upper back?"
Mar 15, 2010
Cortni Volkman replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Absolutely! The Bible of dressage"
Mar 13, 2010
Amy Latka replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Dressage in Harmony by Walter Zettl"
Mar 10, 2010
Eliza Kristofferstuen replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"The book, and DVDs from Anja Beran are beautiful :-) Sylvia Lochs books to, but they are a bit "heavy" to read."
Feb 19, 2010
mary swanson replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Thankyou very much. After I posted this thread I realized that there is already a similar thread by another member."
Feb 3, 2010
Amy Harneiss replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Gerd Heuschmann 'Tug of War' Alois Podhajsky 'Complete Training of Horse and Rider' Philippe Karl 'Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage' All really good reads :) xx"
Feb 3, 2010
Elizabeth J. Chilcott replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"I would recommend any of the Alois Podhajsky books......"My horses , my teachers" is one. He was one of the last riding Directors of the Spanish Riding School and the one the Walt Disney Movie was about."
Feb 3, 2010
splash replied to mary swanson's discussion Good books for beginning dressage rider
"Anything by Jane Savoie. I have a few of hers. I can't remember all the titles but one was something about "Dressage for every horse/sport". She has wonderful clear explanations, great illustrations and photos."
Feb 3, 2010

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