Overview
It's a simple, riddle-free system of training that places a high priority on the horse's physical and mental well-being. Beginning with the three golden rules of dressage training — clarity, consistency, and kindness — Jane Savoie walks you through her four stages of dressage education. Stage One is an introductory course in the basics, and Stage Two covers the ""nuts and bolts"" of training, including transitions, school figures, and movements. By the time you finish Stage Two, you'll have a happy, responsive horse that understands going forward and being straight; accepts contact so you can communicate with him through the reins; moves in a regular rhythm and a steady tempo in all three gaits; and can do transitions, circles, and turns, back up, lengthen his stride, and go sideways. In Stage Three, Jane translates the secrets surrounding the half-halt, enabling you to put your horse ""on the bit,"" and adding a whole new dimension to your training. You'll even be ready for some ""fancy stuff"" in Stage Four. Don't worry, everything in this book is well within the capacity of most horses — we're simply talking about the work required in the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) dressage tests at Third Level. This includes collected, medium, and extended gaits; advanced lateral movements; and flying changes.
Full Product Details
Author: Jane Savoie ,
Susan E Harris ,
Patricia Peyman Naegeli ,
Rhett B Savoie
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Imprint: Trafalgar Square
Dimensions:
Width: 19.70cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 1.275kg
ISBN: 9781570764806
ISBN 10: 1570764808
Pages: 453
Publication Date: 23 July 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
This massive book doesn't merely provide tips for success, but rather a whole plan for how to develop your dressage skills and your horse's performance from beginning to end. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar (August 30, 2011)
Clear and concise, Dressage 101 gives you the basic tools to communicate with your horse and develop his body and movements. Whether you plan to continue your dressage schooling or you're heading for the nearest hunter ring or cross-country course, the book will help you and your horse get there with grace, beauty and athleticism. -- Practical Horseman
Author Information
In 2021, the equestrian world lost a tenacious competitor, committed teacher, and extraordinarily vibrant presence. Dressage competitor, coach, instructor, speaker, and author. Jane leaves behind a legacy of learning materials she passionately created and curated over the course of a riding and teaching career that spanned decades and continents. Teaching, in all its forms—from coaching Olympic teams to instructing amateur riders to presenting inspiring motivational talks at events—was her calling, and one to which she gave generously, infusing every lesson with boundless energy and exciting ideas. Jane was committed to giving every rider and every experience level equal opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve goals, big and small. She found the best way to reach more individuals with in-depth training that anyone could afford was through books and videos. Through her books and videos, Jane’s extraordinary knowledge and innovative training techniques remain available to those seeking breakthroughs in their riding and in their lives. In this way, her true passion for teaching and learning lives on.
