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Rider and trainer Christian Baier has been educated in horses and equitation all over the world. In his work to develop an international rider and trainer education and certification system, he realized the equestrian lexicon lacked a practical reference that brought all the classical ""arena tracks""-patterns and figures used in training the horse in a schooling area-together in a simple way that is easy to understand. The arena tracks guide the rider in how to safely work the horse within a specific space in an organized way. They are also an integral tool in the conscientious trainer's development of the horse's body and conditioning. For the instructor, arena tracks are an important tool for communicating with the student. Ultimately, these classical tracks are at the foundation of everything we do in an arena with a horse, from the beginner rider just off the longe line, learning basic navigation around the ring, to the most experienced rider working a horse at the highest level of international competition. Even jumping courses consist of a combination (or variation) of arena tracks strung together from start to finish marker! In these pages readers not only find handy quick-reference sections on the correct arena tracks for training and riding, but also a unique collection of over 50 select exercises for using them in the development of a sport horse on the flat and over fences. Putting the arena tracks into practice is the basis for correct systematic training and education in both dressage and jumping. Baier shows the reader exactly how, with distinct sections devoted to clear illustrations of where to go and fundamental explanations for what to do. Progression in ability and understanding of both horse and rider is the goal, with tracks featured from simple to most complex, and the sections dedicated to cavalletti and jumping moving from the very first time riding over a pole to advanced exercises and courses at a very high level. The exercises shared in this book, used in combination with a working knowledge and understanding of the classical arena tracks, can lead to huge leaps in the growth and advancement of horse and rider-sometimes even after years of feeling ""stuck."" Arena Tracks is a fabulous reference for all riders to keep in the barn and for any instructor dedicated to teaching the classical art of riding, as well as being a much-needed learning tool for equestrian federations, associations, and schools worldwide.

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Christian's step by step system of patterns and exercises with excellent explanations provides visual aids at the foundational through advanced levels. Riders, trainers and teachers wanting to enhance their and their horses' education need this book! --Melanie Smith Taylor, 1984 Olympic Show Jumping Team Gold Medalist Christian Baier, a topnotch horseman and rider, has put great effort into creating an excellent guidebook to the all-important basics. This is what's needed by today's riders and instructors. I give it a thumb's up. --George H. Morris As a trainer I found this book to be a useful tool to reference. It contains easy to follow diagrams and explanations that will allow for many levels of riders to utilize these exercises in their training programs. --Robert Bielefeld, Hunter/Jumper Trainer and USEF R Judge for Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation This handy little book is jam-packed with information on schooling exercises that everyone will benefit from understanding. Aside from the 50 specific exercises which are super useful, Baier successfully educates us all on a better sequence of events to follow for performance training our equines for both flat and jumping work. ...Baier is a true 'all-rounder' in the equestrian disciplines and has a wealth of experience that is humbly shared in a logical manner in this title. Easy to assimilate information with excellent graphics and illustrations. --Catskill Horse Magazine

Christian's step by step system of patterns and exercises with excellent explanations provides visual aids at the foundational through advanced levels. Riders, trainers and teachers wanting to enhance their and their horses' education need this book! --Melanie Smith Taylor, 1984 Olympic Show Jumping Team Gold Medalist Christian Baier, a topnotch horseman and rider, has put great effort into creating an excellent guidebook to the all-important basics. This is what's needed by today's riders and instructors. I give it a thumb's up. --George H. Morris As a trainer I found this book to be a useful tool to reference. It contains easy to follow diagrams and explanations that will allow for many levels of riders to utilize these exercises in their training programs. --Robert Bielefeld, Hunter/Jumper Trainer and USEF R Judge for Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation

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Christian Baier is German but was born and grew up in Sweden. He attended the University of Agriculture in Flyinge and Stromsholm where he earned a diploma in Equine Studies under the tutelage of such dressage masters as Kyra Kyrklund, Bo Jena, and EvaKarin Oscarsson; show jumping greats Peter Eriksson, Jens Fredricson, and Sylve Soderstrand; and showing in-hand specialist William McDonald. He completed course design programs in both Sweden and Germany and is now a Diplomaed Riding Instructor SvRf and Internationally Certified Level III Instructor. He teaches in Europe, the United States, and is currently developing educational structures in Asia.

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