Dressage School: A Sourcebook of Movements and Tips

Author Britta Schoffmann

Fantastically detailed and uniquely organized, a dressage reference for every rider.

Discover the what, the how, and–most importantly–the why of more than 100 dressage movements.

Color photographs of riders of various levels and on different breeds of horse show how each movement should look when ridden correctly.
Each movement is clearly defined.
Explanations include common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Readers find out the benefits of each exercise and how it contributes to the “bigger picture” of the dressage training scale.

Throughout, emphasis is placed on the horse as an individual and how it is the rider's responsibility to learn to customize movements and lessons to benefit any horse, with his particular physical and psychological characteristics in mind. Practical and easy-to-follow, this valuable resource provides explanations in seconds that will last a lifetime of rides.

Hardcover  208 pages
Size  6.8 x  9.6 inches