Overview

Kyra Kyrklund is one of the world's most talented dressage riders, and in this updated and revised edition of her very successful book she explains the unique system of training that has brought her repeated success with numerous horses, from the lower levels to Grand Prix. Step-by-step she guides the rider through what she calls her basic ""ABCs,"" revealing how she teaches horses to work hard, happily, while using the lightest aids possible. Throughout, she stresses the importance of an open and honest two-way communication between horse and rider-and above all else, a training system that is fair and enjoyable. Features three new chapters, including one on Kyrklund's famous horses, and many new photographs.

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Author:   Kyra Kyrklund ,  Jytte Lemkow
Publisher:   Trafalgar Square
Imprint:   Trafalgar Square
Edition:   New, Updated, Revised ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.953kg
ISBN:  

9781570764332

ISBN 10:   1570764336
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   14 January 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Who is Kyra KyrklandA Word from Jytte Lemkow 1. Communication — A Two Way System of Understanding 2. The History of Dressage and the Rider's Position 3. The Importance of the Trainer 4. Kyra's ABC 5. Straightness, Flexion and Leg-yielding 6. Turn on the Forehand and Rein Back 7. Collected Lateral Work 8. Canter Work 9. Flying Change of Leg 10. Improving the Gaits, Outline and Degree of Collection 11. Zigzag Half Passes in Trot and Canter 12. Pirouettes in Walk and Canter 13. Piaffe, Passage and the Transitions 14. Training Versus Competitive Riding 15. Judging Dressage by Jytte Lemkow 16. Kyra's Horses 17. Kyra's Trainers Epilogue Kyra's Results in Major Competitions Index p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'}

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Explore a dressage training method proven to succeed! -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

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Kyra Kyrklund has been at the top of world-class dressage for many years. She has trained and successfully competed 14 horses at Grand Prix standard-an outstanding achievement, which few riders could ever emulate. Her internationally known horses include Matador, Edinburg, Flyinge Amiral, Master, and Max. In her native Finland, Kyrklund has been National Dressage Champion 11 times, and she has taken part in six successive Olympic Games. She runs her own dressage center in the south of England. Jytte Lemkow is a former international dressage judge, an experienced rider, equestrian journalist, photographer, and commercial designer.

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