TN Common Sense Dressage, Sally O’Connor (0070-14)

Description

Includes: Understanding the vital role of the horse’s spine in correct movement and as the communication link with the rider. Exercises for the rider to improve balance–the key to a good position. Exercises for activating the hindquarters to full develop the horse’s ability to use its body. Exercises to prepare and teach the lateral movements–leg-yielding, shoulder-in, haunches-in and -out, and half pass. Special exercises for specific conformation problems. Canter work, including counter-canter and flying changes. Collection, extension–and in between. the often-overlooked role of the timing of the rider’s aids–the secret of good transitions. Using the work in hand in a complete training program. Passage and piaffe. All presented in a clear, highly-readable text and generously illustrated with photos, diagrams, and drawings.