[PDF] Dressage In Harmony eBook

Author : Walter Zettl
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 16,74 MB
Release : 1998-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 157076655X

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Maybe the best way to introduce this book to our audience is to quote Max Gahwyler when he read the book when it was in manuscript form: "You must publish this. It is superb!" We agree this is, truly, one of, if not the clearest, most readable books on training dressage ever written. It's just delightful! As Egon von Neindorf, a recognized master himself, says in the Foreword, "If you are not fortunate enough to be taught by Walter Zettl personally, he gives you in this book a very valuable guide to the art of classical riding. In clearly worked out and easy to understand chapters, he takes you through each step of the training stages, discusses problems that occur, and assists with competent, sensible corrections, from Beginner to becoming a Master. With Walter Zettl's guidance, it is made possible."

Author : Ray Hunt
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Horsemanship
ISBN : 9780914330158

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"When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea ... he wants to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it." These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between horse and man. That philosophy is discussed in this book, in a manner that makes the reader feel as if he is listening to Ray talk. It is persuasive talk - gently persuasive; this man's ideas make a lot of sense, and the success he has achieved with those ideas is impressive. Ray Hunt traveled around the country working with groups of riders who were interested in his philosophy of harmony with horses. As Gene Lewis says in his forward to the book, Ray's theory is "to unite the horse and rider into one working unit of both mind and body. He has developed a language and has become a wonderful teacher and demonstrator." Included in this book is an interpretation of the "Ray Hunt method of schooling a horse" written by Vincent W. Carpenter, who attended one of Ray's clinics. He tells amazing stories that Ray might not tell about himself and summarizes the whole philosophy in a clear and objective way. Also included is a question and answer section, in which a number of the most commonly asked questions are answered in detail. And throughout the entire book runs the simple, basic idea: think harmony."--Publisher's description.

Author : Ylvie Fros
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 2018-11-15
Category :
ISBN : 9789082940404

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"This book explains the essence, the ultimate goal of riding; the feeling of harmony, elegance and lightness all of us riders are looking for and sometimes find glimpses of. This book presents you with some of my experience, hands-on exercises and tips on how to use your body and mind to find harmony and lightness with your horse." -Ylvie Fros

Author : Wilhelm Museler
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 35,61 MB
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1646011015

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Out of print for more than 20 years, this classic book on equitation introduces and explains the art of riding. Updated with all new color photography of contemporary riders and horses, it includes details on training the rider, schooling the horse, cross-country riding, dressage exercises, and jumping techniques. It expertly provides a wealth of practical knowledge and experience and concisely lays down rules and guidelines that are as applicable today as when the book was written more than 70 years ago. Beginners and experts alike will find the instructions easy to follow and will benefit from the essential theoretical background provided here but so often overlooked in modern riding.

Author : Phil Bennett
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,2 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Dressage
ISBN : 9781861267450

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All horses can be improved by correct riding and anyone can learn to ride in a harmonious, balanced and effective way. Aimed at the novice through to the advanced rider, Riding in Harmony, explains how and covers the principles of classical riding which result in better riders and happier horses. Topics covered include: The mechanics of the classic position: hot to move in harmony with the horse The correct application of the aids and their effect on the horse The outline and correct carriage of the horse Putting the horse on the aids, bending and lateral suppleness, and two-tract lateral exercises Requirements and advice for different levels of competitions.

Author : Beth Baumert
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 31,18 MB
Release : 2015-09-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1570767734

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Within riding exists a fundamental conflict of interest: The rider needs to have control—her confidence depends on her ability to control the balance of her own body as well as that of her very powerful horse. The horse, by nature, needs to feel free—free in both mind and body to express himself through movement. In When Two Spines Align, author Beth Baumert, writer and editor at the equestrian magazine Dressage Today, resolves the freedom-control enigma by taking a close look at the individual components that make up riding and dressage and providing practical ways riders can learn to harness the balance, energies, and forces at play. Readers will discover how to use “positive tension” and their body’s “power lines” to become balanced and effective in the saddle. They will then find ways to understand and manage the horse's balance and “coordination challenges.” Ultimately, the rider learns to regulate and monitor the horse's rhythm, energy, flexion, alignment, bend, and line of travel by properly aligning her spine with his. When the center of gravity of a balanced rider is over the center of gravity of a balanced horse, that place where two spines align becomes the hub for rider and horse harmony.

Author : Susan Mcbane
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,4 MB
Release : 2008-02-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780715327401

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Ride with the ease and grace of a professional by learning to move as one with your horse.

Author : Walter Zettl
Publisher : Half Halt Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,85 MB
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570768316

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"My approach in teaching and training, as well as in this book, is that of complete sympathy for the horse and devotion to its happiness and well-being....I attempt to educate riders to make their horses happy, confident, and proud to work for them."--Walter Zettl While teaching lessons and clinics across North America in the late 1990s, Walter Zettl was struck by the hunger for knowledge of classical training principles, which was challenged by both the vastness of the geographic range and the lack of any organized system for delivering correct information. This book was written to meet what he identified then as a need: to serve as both a complete treatise and handy reference. Clear and easy-to-understand chapters take you through each training stage, discuss problems that commonly occur, and provide competent, sensible corrections with the good of the horse in mind.

Author : Sally Swift
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 36,65 MB
Release : 1985-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780312127343

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Widely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and balance, Sally Swift has been a pioneering riding instructor for half a century. In book form for the first time, her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony, working together naturally, without pain. Unlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images that transcend mechanics ("Pretend you're a spruce tree; the roots grow down from your center as the trunk grows up"), plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses, in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision. Precise illustrations and photographs never before used in riding books explain anatomy and image work to give mind and body new and relaxed approaches to the inner process of riding. Centered Riding is for those with little experience all the way up to world class.