German National Equestrian FederationAdvanced Techniques of Dressage (German National Equestrian Federation)

This book is exactly what it says it is (how very German). It is a handbook that you can use on a daily basis to improve your dressage. In the front there are chapters on such things as a riders duty to the horse, the correct seat, tack and training facilities.There are then general tips on creating the foundations for dressage and training such as developing lateral bend or forward thrust and then the chapters begin on advanced dressage exercises such as pirouettes, schaukel or flying changes. Each are described in full, there are exercises to improve the quality of each, problems to avoid and special notes for the rider.An excellent book to have in your library. It's not a barrel of laughs to read but certainly gives you many many exercises to work through and many good tips for improving both your riding and your horse's way of going.

I bought this book as a gift for someone who is a nationally ranked dressage rider. It is a very clear and precise description of the movements that a horse must master, in the right sequence, to achieve the best results in dressage showing. The text assumes that the rider is already highly competent and is working with a trainer &/or competent ground person. It is basically the standard of reference for dressage performance.What it is NOT is a training manual that might help you train your horse by yourself, or improve your riding. There is little or no 'coaching', no warm encouragement, and no problem solving.

The German series of books provide excellent instruction and insight into the German training method, which is recognized internationally. All good basic ideas/concepts that are needed to excel at riding.

A must read

Well, clear, and professionally presented.

This is the book for classic German technique.

A wonderfully detailed explanation of classical dressage ....a must for anyone who is serious about this sport....a great companion book to The Principles of Riding....

EXCELLENT

great