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Essential Exercises: For Training Horses Hardcover – Illustrated, June 1, 2006

by Sally O'Connor (Author)
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Highly respected author Sally O'Connor shares her lifetime of experience in this collection of exercises designed for the progressive training of the horse, from earliest lessons through piaffe and passage. Some of the exercises are quite specific and will only be used to solve temporary problems or issues. Others are used in the progression of training and lead to even more sophisticated exercises as the horse develops strength and balance. Each exercise is illustrated with clear diagrams or beautiful color photographs, which along with the direct text make seemingly complicated exercises become quite understandable. In-hand exercises, lungeing, and under saddle are all included. This book will be a treasure for all those seeking to improve their horses and for those who are already Sally's fans.
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  1. Print length
    130 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Half Halt Press
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    8.1 x 0.6 x 9.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0939481731
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0939481736
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Sally O'Connor is a well known and highly respected judge, trainer and competitor. Her teaching and judging activities take her all over the world where she has developed an international following. She also happens to be David O'Connor's mother. David wo

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Half Halt Press; First Edition (June 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 130 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0939481731
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0939481736
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.1 x 0.6 x 9.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Helen Brew
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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Excellent book! So helpful!
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Pegasus
4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Exercises
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2007
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Essential Exercises for Training Horses: An Illustrated Guide

There is no doubt this is a quality book on the subject. On the other hand, having read the author's other book Common Sense Dressage, I find that one hard to beat!

In the new book there are in-hand flexions as used by the old masters, but a little confusing to the novice (the author acknowledges there may be pitfalls and to use the exercises with great discretion). There are also exercises to be used as corrections and intended to be used for only a short time to correct.

There are plenty of photographs and possibly more diagrams than in her older book. This is still a very good book, but my older one is well-loved and annotated and I have probably become very fond of that one.

If you don't have a copy of the Commonsense Dressage,  Common Sense Dressage: An Illustrated Guide  then buy this new book.
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R. S. Tarnove
4.0 out of 5 stars Like having a clinician in your bookcase
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2007
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I enjoyed Sally O'Connor's earlier book "Common Sense Dressage" and found this one even better. She takes common problems or training goals and gives exercises to aid the rider in achieving success. Tons of photos, clear, concise text and a range of skill levels make this book useful for both beginners and more advanced riders.
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Penny Baldwin
4.0 out of 5 stars Very clear information
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014
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Very comprehensive set of hints tips and exercises to carry out. Well organised and I have always found some useful information from this book and the companion Common Sense Dressage.
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Mima
2.0 out of 5 stars The book definitely deserves better rating. I was shocked when the book arrived ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2014
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Unfortunately I have to give only 2 stars although I originaly wanted to give only1 due to the condition of the book.The book definitely deserves better rating.
I was shocked when the book arrived as the pages were all sticked together almost like glued and were mouldy. I did not expect perfect condition but this was beyond a classification 'used'.
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