Overview
Turn your pint-size package into a head-turning performer! The first book of its kind for Mini lovers, Mini School takes the training and conditioning of Minis as seriously as that of their full-size cousins. With real, honest-to-goodness in-hand work that promises a relaxed, supple body and collected frame as well as obedience, you're given the tools to transform your cuddly companion into a sleek, well-muscled athlete and a talented entertainer. You'll find valuable information on: - How Minis learn, with discussion of both learning through association and learning through success, and ways to manage factors that impact your Mini's ability to absorb new lessons - Work on the longe line, long lines, and long reins, with special instruction on the proper use of side-reins and whip cues - Popular tricks loved by audiences and Minis alike--bowing, kneeling, sitting, lying down, and rearing, to name a few - Lateral work, including leg-yield, shoulder-in, haunches-in, and half-pass - Dressage movements in-hand, such as pirouettes, piaffe, passage, and levade - Conditioning through interval training and cross-training, featuring canter work, driving, cavalletti, and jumping gymnastics - Plus a dictionary of voice commands and tips on how to use them
Full Product Details
Author: Sabine Ellinger ,
Lilliana Joseph ,
American Miniature Horse Association
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Imprint: Trafalgar Square
Dimensions:
Width: 16.10cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 21.80cm
Weight: 0.510kg
ISBN: 9781570764523
ISBN 10: 1570764522
Pages: 163
Publication Date: 10 September 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
The first book of its kind for Mini lovers, Mini School takes the training and schooling of Miniatures as serious as that of their full size cousins. -- Miniature Horse World
""This book fills a gap in the market…this is a comprehensive summary of everything you need to know, all in one place."" Horse & Countryside (UK), April/May 2017
This book fills a gap in the market…this is a comprehensive summary of everything you need to know, all in one place. Horse & Countryside (UK), April/May 2017
Author Information
Sabine Ellinger is a riding instructor and operates a training stable where she works with a variety of horses including miniature horses.As the owner of a Mini that was too small to be ridden but longed for an occupation, Sabine Ellinger sympathizes with the woes and joys of Mini owners everywhere. She and her Miniature Appaloosa, Lancelot, are known throughout Europe and Australia for their in-hand performances at shows and equine events. Audiences love their pas-de-deux with famous dressage riders.
