Klaus Balkenhol The Man and His Training Methods
Britta Schoffmann
Klaus Balkenhol, double Olympic gold medallist and chef d’equipe of the US dressage team, is a key figure of the international dressage world. So involved is he in the sport, one cannot separate his personal story from his training philosophies, which are grounded in the timeless art of classical riding. In this new book, you learn about both the man and his mission, as his biography is brilliantly intertwined with his views on training the dressage horse.
Publisher: JA Allen Format: Hardcover Number of pages: 160 ISBN 9780851319193

Dressage - A Guidline For Riders and Judges
Wolfgang M. Niggli
This valuable contribution to competition dressage has been written by a leading FEI judge who is an eminent figure in international dressage today. The author analyses the component elements of tests, explains what the judges should be looking for, and why, and offers clear, concise guidance to riders on performing the movements correctly in order to achieve high marks. A comprehensive appendix on Olympic dressage gives a year-by-year record of rules, changes, tests and results.
Publisher: JA Allen Format: Hardcover Number of pages: 352 ISBN 0 85131 862 2

Dressage Formula - Fourth Edition
Erik Herbermann
Based on the principles of the classical school, this covers both the aesthetic and practical aspects of riding and training. The author trains riders in the USA, Canada and Great Britain and his book is one of the most enduringly popular and widely quoted dressage titles in print today.
Publisher: JA Allen Format: Hardcover Number of pages: 208 ISBN 9780851319520

Long Reining - The Saumer Method
Philippe Karl
A step-by-step guide to the method of training horses in long reins written by a pupil of the Cadre Noir accompanied by photo-graphs taken at Saumur. This invaluable work, regarded as a standard text in both Germany and France, appears here in the second English language edition. Includes chapters on movement and anatomy, flatwork and jumping, lateral movements, piaffe and passage and the progression to ridden work.
Publisher: JA Allen Format: Hardcover Number of pages: 208 ISBN 0 85131 879 7

All About Long Reining
Paul Fielder & Penny Hillsdon
Based on the principles of the classical school, this covers both the aThis book explains basic long reining and Paul Fielder, an international dressage trainer, shows how his methods achieve success in this skill. "All About Long Reining" covers the equipment used, describes rein handling and basic technique in four steps, then progresses to improving the horse's balance and self-carriage. Work taught on a lunge can be fine-tuned to a higher standard with long reins. A stablemate to the author's "All About Lungeing", "All About Long Reining" is a must for every amateur trainer.
Publisher: JA Allen Format: Paperback ISBN 9780851317335

100 Ways to Improve Your Riding
Susan McBane
This is an outstanding guide for anyone aiming for grace, balance and accuracy in their riding. Each of the 100 features includes a technique to work on and advice on what might go wrong and how to put it right. Over 100 photographs show common riding faults, such as tipping forward, weak lower leg position, heavy hands and incorrect application of the aids. Focus is also given to the right mental approach, rounding off this complete riding problem solver.
Publisher: David and Charles Format: Paperback Number of pages: 160
ISBN 9780715325513

Introduction to Equestrian Sports
Kate Luxmoore
Introduction to Equestrian Sports offers parents and riders who are new to the scene detailed descriptions of what is involved in each of the four main disciplines: hacking/showing, dressage, showjumping and eventing. It is equally beneficial for those wanting to change from one type of competition to another. Introduction to Equestrian Sports is not another 'how to ride' book, but a practical, hands-on guide to make equestrian competitions enjoyable for all riders.
Publisher: Landlinks Press Format: Paperback Number of pages: 176
ISBN 9780715325513