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"Training 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: The art of classical equitationThe development of the rider's seat and aidsDeveloping the basic gaitsGymnastic improvementHorse insubordinationClinics and competitions judgingWhether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.

"True horsemanship training is about people first."--Charles WilhelmCharles Wilhelm's Ultimate Foundation Training has transformed thousands of horses into more responsive, mannerly companions. In this book, Wilhelm trains you to use his tried and true principles in training your horse. Go inside the horse's mind to see how he thinks and learns, so you can communicate in a language your horse understands. Discover why and how foundation training works. Wilhelm's uniquely successful methods will help you build a relationship that's more rewarding for both you and your horse--one that lasts a lifetime.Discover why working with your horse should be fun--and why you should stop if it isn'tLearn to identify your horse's emotional level and personality typeFind out the ten secrets your horse wishes he could tell youUnderstand why consistency is essential in establishing desired behaviorCommunicate with your horse using the right combination of pressure and release, patience, persistence, and conscientious follow-throughRecognize why it's never, ever the horse's fault

In this sequel to How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Starting Out-Starting Over, Gincy Self Bucklin explores in greater depth the three basics: relationship, riding without interfering, and communication. She then covers the rest of the essential riding skills, including cantering, jumping, and cross country, providing a comprehensive foundation for upper-level work. Bucklin introduces the serious student to advanced concepts, presented in a way that is easy to understand. You'll learn: How to use leading to improve your rein skills and your horse's responses How free-longeing helps you and your horse learn more about his body Why "riding your horse straight" isn't as simple as you thought How to help your horse deal with downhills How to really sit the canter Why jumping is one of the easiest skills

"Ride your horse today for the horse you want tomorrow."--Charles WilhelmLearn from renowned trainer Charles Wilhelm as he spends a year taking Jaz Poco Salsa, a yearling foundation-bred quarter horse filly, from haltering through the first two months of riding. In this training diary, you'll see Wilhelm's Foundation Training system in action and share the experience of doing colt-starting right. This practical guide details the safe, recommended progression of training exercises and includes: Instructions covering everything from the essential basics through actual ridingStep-by-step, detailed exercises and training activities you can do with your young horseSafety tips for grooming, feet handling, and preparing for the veterinarianAdvice for handling common setbacks and problemsOver 100 photos of the training and exercisesA chapter on training yourself--the mental aspect of horsemanshipAn appendix packed with information on selecting and caring for a young horseWhether you are a novice, an intermediate, or an advanced horseperson, you can use this approach and these building blocks to get your horse mentally, emotionally, and physically ready to be your lifetime working partner.