Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse: Manege Patterns »

About the Author Charles de Kunffy is known throughout the world as an author, lecturer, coach and judge (AHSA—I; FEI—C). From his home in California he travels to teach training courses for teachers and judges and also to give clinics in the United States and abroad. His two earlier books, Dressage Questions Answered and Creative Horsemanship, have been a mainstay of equestrian literature for more than a decade. Currently he is revising and updating them for another generation of readers.

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Focuses on the meaning and usefulness of patterns in riding in the respected dressage tradition. First book devoted entirely to classical manege exercises which are ridden to supple, strengthen and, when necessary, correct. Illustrated with 35 photos and 38 diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Preface.

Introduction.

One: The Relevance of Dressage Riding in Horsemanship.

Two: Training Strategies.

Three: Coordinate Systems for Upgrading Dressage Instruction.

Four: Training Traditions: Sharing the Arena.

Five: The Patterns of the Manege.

Six: Patterns as Training Strategies.

Seven: Longitudinal Exercises.

Eight: The Importance of the Circle.

Nine: Ways to Increase Suspension.

Ten: Lateral Bending on Two Tracks.

Eleven: Sophisticated Gymnastic Patterns.

Twelve: Suppling Patterns at the Trot.

Thirteen: The Horse at the Canter.

Fourteen: Canter Patterns for Gymnastic Advancement.

Fifteen: Patterns for Improving Flying Tempi Changes.

Index.