{"product_id":"training-strategies-for-dressage-riders-hardcover","title":"Training Strategies for Dressage Riders - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles de Kunffy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTraining Strategies for Dressage Riders\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider's actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of classical equitation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe development of the rider's seat and aids\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping the basic gaits\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGymnastic improvement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse insubordination\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinics and competitions judging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDressage-once the sport of royalty-combines athletic grace with the fascination of the horse-and-rider relationship at its most highly developed level. It is the art of making horse and rider move gracefully as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles de Kunffy says in his Foreword to this 2nd edition of his classic training book, \"I am relentless in the hope that I can inspire in my readers the 'right spirit' toward horses and riding; that I can also add to their scholarship and foster their 'right-mindedness' toward the art of riding and toward their beloved horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Horsemanship is a complex science and, when done well, a great art. As a science, it is a matter for the intellect, acquired by scholarship. When practiced on the level of art, it ennobles the spirit and elevates the character.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining Strategies for Dressage Riders is full of specific guidelines for the correct development of riders and their horses. It addresses the most important issues involved with improving equitation, so that riders will be able to gymnasticise their horses correctly. Believing in \"equestrian elegance through effectiveness,\" Charles de Kunffy guides riders through the traditional dressage training system, explaining how horse and rider can combine athleticism and science into breathtaking art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining Strategies for Dressage Riders is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider's actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of classical equitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe development of the rider's seat and aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping the basic gaits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGymnastic improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse insubordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinics and competitions judging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHARLES DE KUNFFY is one of the most prominent dressage experts in the world. He is widely known as a lecturer, coach and judge at American Horse Show Association (AHSA) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) events. From his home in California, this Hungarian-born expert travels around the globe to teach classes for trainers, judges and riders. He is the author of several books on classical riding, including The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse and Dressage Principles Illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 313\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.3 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761439539488,"sku":"9780764526374","price":42.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a76b54b41edde14b647e9bba71706015.webp?v=1780207555","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/training-strategies-for-dressage-riders-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}