Creative Dressage Schooling: Enjoy the Training Process with 55 Meaningful Exercises

opened this book and flipped through it I was disappointed when I saw what appeared to be very unimaginative When I first opened this book and flipped through it I was disappointed when I saw what appeared to be very unimaginative exercises. I own tons of Dressage books and there was nothing new here in terms of figures. I was planning to send it back but then decided that I should at least read through the first couple of chapters in case there was something that I missed. I am really glad that I did! It's not that the exercises are new, it's just the way they are broke. "Very Helpful!!" according to Lori Elrod. I love this book the best part of this book is that the author explains the purpose of each exercise which helps the reader determine if it's appropriate. There are exercises for many levels. I'm very happy I bought the book and refer to it often.. Great arena exercise book to relieve boredom M. Johnson I bought this book to relieve boredom in the arena during the winter and it has lived up to expectations. I like the visuals and explainations as well as benefits of exercise and troubleshooting. I'm no dressage expert but most of the exercises I can practice with any of the horses I ride no matter their discipline or training level.

Dressage fundamentals are indispensable for keeping a horse fit and healthy, but forcing them to go through the same movements over and over while working in the arena can lead to boredom. Equestrians looking for new tools to add to their training arsenal and those looking to create a supple and gymnasticized horse will delight in this fun collection of practice routines and photographs.. This guide provides upbeat patterns and exercises that take the necessary task of essential schooling and add variety and challenge to everyday workouts, beat the dressage practice blues, and get the job done. Offering a wide variety of ideas to spice up training routines, this handbook provides fresh exercises for practicing classical-riding basics

“Upbeat patterns and exercises that add variety and challenge to everyday workouts.” —Dressage Today