The Athletic Horse by Horst Becker

Description

The Athletic Horse book offers a systematic and comprehensive approach to dressage training inspired by Horst Becker’s classical methods. This guide focuses on understanding why issues arise during training and presents solutions that build a horse’s strengths while correcting weaknesses.

The Athletic Horse Book on Dressage Training

This book explains key concepts such as the biomechanics of the horse, the principle of balance before movement, and techniques for different horse types. It emphasizes training without force to achieve harmony and fluidity in the horse’s movements.

Effective Training Approach in The Athletic Horse Book

Topics covered include lateral work for collection development, the flying change as a training tool, pirouette for bend, and refining collection through piaffe and passage. Riders gain insights into progressing carefully and systematically for safe and effective dressage results.

• Systematic theory and practice of horse training
• Focus on biomechanics and balance principles
• Techniques to develop collection and movement harmony

For riders interested in classical dressage training methods, The Athletic Horse is a valuable resource that blends theory with practical guidance to improve horse performance and rider understanding.