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British Riding Club Rule Book 2010
Full and revised 2010 British Riding Club Rule book, includes this years tests. Effective from 1st April 2010
Price: £6.00
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British Riding Clubs Official Stewards & Organisers Handbook 2010
Guide for organisers of any Riding Club event includes safety guidelines and running a smooth competition.
Price: £6.00
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The Successful Dressage Competitor by Debby Lush
This book is written for anyone who is competing in dressage up to Medium level but who is not getting the scores they feel they should be getting. In part 1 Debby offers advice and guidance on where to compete, how to get in the right mindset, how to choose the right test, presentation and much more. In part 2 she breaks down each movement you may need to perform and talks about exactly what the Dressage judge will be looking for, the preparation and the presentation.
Debby does not cover the training process as all aspects of the training process are covered in her previous book The Building Blocks of Training.
This book is a fantastic read, it’s clear and easy to follow with diagrams and photographs where appropriate.
Price: £21.50
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Art of Classical Horsemanship by Egon von Neindorf
Egon von Neindorf (1923-2004) dedicated his life to the knowledge and promotion of classical art of riding. The essence of classical dressage requires a deep affection for the horse, understanding, sensitivity, humility and devotion. In this book, Egon von Neindorf illustrates in more than 30 chapters his profound understanding of the natural training of horses. It encompasses a body of knowledge, that is the legacy of truly one of the last great classical educators of our age (Dr. Gerd Heuschman in his forward).
Price: £39.95
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101 Dressage Exercises by Aristotle Ballou and Charni Lewis
Schooling your horse in standard dressage techniques creates a firm foundation for all performance riding. This book contains 101 exercises each with an arena diagram or drawing illustrating the elements of the routine.. The book is spiral bound, and has a hole all the way through the tops of the pages so it can be hung up in an arena for easy reference whilst riding. Includes exercises on looseness, balance, lightness, rider position, lengthening the stride, and perfecting flying changes.
Price: £19.99
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Academic Equitation - A training system based on the methods of DAure, Baucher and LHotte by General Decarpenry - Translated by Nicole Bartle
Written by General Decarpentry this book was said to be the most important contribution to classical training in the twentieth century. It has now been translated by Nicole Bartle and is equally important today.
The book was intended to be used as preparation for international dressage competitions but is much more than that. General Decarpentry starts with the very basics and choosing a suitable horse, from there you are moved on to his systematic training program.
He also provides you with details of problems you may encounter, their prevention and how to combat them effectively.
This book is not only a great read for the aspiring dressage rider but also for anyone interested in the classical teachings of a truly fascinating man even if they are not planning on becoming international dressage riders.
Price: £18.99
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Smiths Lawn - Polo by J N P Watson
The Guards Polo club is the largest and most elite of its kind in Europe, arguably in the world. This in depth history of its first half century is written by J N P Watson, a former major in the Royal Horse Guards (Blues), has represented polo teams in many different countries and played for several seasons at Smiths Lawn.
The book covers all of the history of Smiths Lawn, from its beginning to 1995, it covers he Royal Heritage, the Chairman, a gallery of stewards and much much more.
It is a hardback book and comes in a card and fabric removable cover with the Guards Polo Club logo on in silver.
A fab present for any Polo enthusiast.
Price: £40.00
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Showing Native Ponies by Clive Richardson
Allen Photographic Guide.
This guide examines the wide range of competitive opportunities now open to Mountain and Moorland ponies and explains the classes and judging criteria. Also gives advice on show preparation, conditioning and training for the show ring, with specific details for some individual breeds.
Price: £4.95
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Modern Riding Techniques by Selma Brandl
Was £16.95
In this book the author explores the psychology of the horse as a basis for its schooling and also sets valuable guidelines for the initial and later training for the rider. Includes chapters on jumping training, eventing asnd hunting as well as Western Horsemanship.
Price: £9.00
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British Dressage Judges Panel 2009 by British Dressage
A current list of approved British Dressage Judges
Price: £3.50
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Jumps, etc. You Can Build! by Lisa Campbell
Jumps, dressage areanas and stable equipment you can build. With these clear directions and photos anyone with a little ambition and a few good tools can build the projects within these pages. Each project includes a store shopping list with detailed instructions and plans. Includes wings, poles, gates, cavalletti, mounting blocks, saddle stands, saddle racks, sign posts, dressage letters, and many more!
Price: £18.95
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Starting Out In Eventing by Hans-Peter Scheunemann
This book, accompanied by clear illustrations and full colour photographs is a complete guide to starting out in eventing and how to safely improve your horses ability in the cross-country phase.
Also detailed are how to deal with specific problems you may encounter on the cross-country course.
Price: £19.95
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Sixty Years of Royal Welsh Champions by Dr Wynne Davies
This book written and compiled by Dr Wynne Davies is a summary of one of the most popular and celebrated agricultural shows in Europe. With details of the female and male champions from each of the four sections organised by year from 1947 to present.
For each champion there is a picture (some of which have never appeared in print before) the pedigree going back four generations, the breeders and exhibitors and when they were foaled.
Price: £35.00
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Reining Essentials by Sandy Collier
World champion trainer, Sandy Collier, currently the only woman to win the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity - the "worlds toughest cow horse event", will guide you through the art of reining.
With a complete training program for progressive training exercises for the western performance horse, whether your goal is just to learn a new way of riding, improving on what you already know or to get to a competitive level.
This book goes right through from explaining the terminology to the advanced movements and breaking down a typical routine.
Colour photographs throughout.
Price: £18.99
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A Basic Guide to Building Cross-country Fences by Philip Herbert and Barbara Cooper
By Philip Herbert
An essential guide for anyone who is setting out to build a cross-country course by one of Britain's leading course builders. Step-by-step instructions, more than 90 line drawings and photographs and a comprehensive index.
Price: £14.99
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Advanced Techniques of Dressage by German National Equestrian
German National Equestrian Federation
Complete basic instruction course for horse and rider using the German training system, which has consistently produced international champions for many decades.
Price: £18.95
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A General System Of Horsemanship by William Cavendis,Duke of Newcastle
William Cavendish - Duke of Newcastle
This classic work was first published in 1658 and dates back to Newcastle's exile in Europe with Charles II during the Cromwellian rebellion and has long been esteemed both for content and beauty.
Though some of the methods may appear archaic today, his emphasis on systematic and humane training was revolutionary for its era.
Price: £18.95
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A Horseman's Notes by Erik F. Herbermann
Erik Herbermann
By the author of Dressage Formula. Based on the notes he made while answering the daily, practical needs of his pupils made during his many years of teaching. A must for classical riders.
Price: £18.99
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Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage by Martin Diggle
Compiled by Martin Diggle.
A fascinating book on those looking for specific points on dressage or those who have an interest for the history and magnificence of this long appointed art.
Set in a dictionary style this is the first ever, international book of Dressage and covers all aspects of Dressage with the help of diagrams and colour photographs.
Also includes notes on and by infamous riders such as Wolfgang Niggli, Charles de Kunnfy, Reiner Klimke, Maria Gunther and many more.
Price: £25.00
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Anatomy of Dressage by Heinrich Schusdziarra and Volker Schusdziarra
Heinrich Schusdziarra and Volker Schsdziarra
Co published by the United States Dressage Federation
Provides riders with the anatomical basis for correct riding . Gives a clear overview of anatomy as related to riding aimed at the layman. Working from this anatomical perspective, the authors, who are both doctors, discuss the individual requirements of riding theory.
Price: £14.95
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A Rural Uprising by Janet George
Janet George
The battle to save hunting with hounds. A refreshingly candid account of the defence of hunting, culminating in the great countryside March..
Price: £14.95
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A Search For Collection by Paul Belasik
Science and Art in riding
Paul Belasik is a highly respected international rider, trainer, writer and teacher. He is described as an avowed proponent of classical equestrian ideals.
In his new book he aims to show, through a series of experiments that he participated in whether or not certain classical ideas about true collection could be scientifically proven, after the results are given a riveting discussion and exploration into the findings takes place.
Price: £15.99
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Basic Jumping by Carol Foster
Carol Foster
A basic introduction for every horse owner/ rider. A guide through your first jumping lesson, riding a simple course, making your own jumps, cross-country and hunter trials.
Price: £8.99
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Balance in Movement (The seat of the rider) NEW EDITION
Susanne Von Dietz
Breaks new ground in assisting the reader to understand the anatomical requirements crucial for establishing the perfect seat.
Price: £19.99
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Basic Dressage by Barbara Ripman
Barbara Ripman
A helpful basic guide for those starting dressage either in the pure form or in combined training.
Tips on quality of the movements, balance of horse and rider, knowing the arena and progressing to competition. Also included is lateral movements and counter canter.
Price: £8.99
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Better Jumping by Carol Mailer
Carol Mailer
Using grid work this book will show you how to become a more effective and confident jumper. Whether you are just starting or are already out competing this book will cater for you.
This book has colour photographs as well as clear diagrams and is packed full of exercises to work through.
Hardback cover.
Price: £21.99
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Blyth Tait's Cross Country Clinic by Blyth Tait
Blyth Tait
The ultimate problem-solving manual for event riders at all levels. Packed with tips and advice. Essential for those occasions when things do not go exactly to plan. Covers all aspects of the horse's basic training including problems that may be experienced, together with rider problems.
Price: £17.95
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Breaking a Horse to Harness by Sallie Walrond
Sallie Walrond
A step-by-step guide to breaking horses to harness, with over seventy photographs
Price: £19.99
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Cavaletti by Ingrid Klimke, Reiner Klimke, Gisela Holstein, and Werner Ernst
Reiner Klimke
Schooling of horse and rider over ground rails. New Edition.
Price: £16.99
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Celebrity Jumping Exercises Hardback by Caroline Orme
Compiled by Caroline Orme
Contributors include Yogi Breisner, Pippa Funnell, William Fox-Pitt, Mary King and many more.
Over 40 exercises from the top riders in the Eventing world with diagrams, detailed instruction and trouble shooting.
Also includes philosophies on training.
Price: £19.99
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Celebrity Jumping Exercises Paperback
This popular book is now in paperback.
Contributors include Yogi Breisner, Pippa Funnell, William Fox-Pitt, Mary King and many more.
Over 40 exercises from the top riders in the Eventing world with diagrams, detailed instruction and trouble shooting.
Price: £14.99
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Choosing A Dressage Horse by Leonie M. Marshall
In this book Leonie Marshall talks you through buying a dressage horse. She covers everything you could need to know including how to choose the sex, conformation, how much training it needs to have done to suit you, which breed to choose and much more.
This is the ideal book for any novice rider looking to buy a dressage horse
Price: £5.95
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Coachmaker by John Ford
John Ford
Previously unpublished, these papers allow the first extensive modern study of the 'mystery' of coach making. The book includes the personal papers of Philip Godsal, carriage manufacturer which have been preserved in an archive; these include a diary which he maintained for thirty-seven years. His acquaintances included the Prince of Wales, the Prime Minister William Pitt and actress Mrs Abington.
Price: £50.00
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Competition Vehicles
Walter Lorch
A guide for the users of competition vehicles, it collates and presents the latest knowledge of marathon and presentation vehicles, their construction and maintenance.
Price: £18.95
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Course Builder's Handbook by Antony Ffooks
Anthony Ffooks
A useful guide for all potential course builders including hints on riding the fences written by Jane Holderness - Roddam. Revised 1999.`
Price: £25.00
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Course Design
Arno Gego, Christa Heibach
Course design is a major factor in the success of any show jumping tournament. With this in mind, Professor Arno Gego has compiled the ultimate course designer's bible.
Price: £50.00
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Cross-Country Course Design and Construction by Mike Etherington-Smith
Mike Etherington-Smith
The essential guide for course designers, builders and competitors. Written by an Olympic course designer, this is an indespensable guide for anyone involved in the design and construction of cross-country courses.
For the competitor , the book provides a meaningful guide to the art of cross-country riding as seen from the designer's perspective.
Price: £27.50
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Cross-Country with Blyth Tait by Blyth Tait
Blyth Tait.
A photo analysis of technique.
A four part book covering 1) principles of cross country, including horse and riders balance and boldness, 2) Participating in cross country including equipment and finess of horse and rider, 3) Analysis of all types of cross country fences, from single logs to drops, water and combinations and finally troubleshooting.
A readable and colourful book.
Price: £25.00
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Dancing With Your Horse - New
Libby Anderson and Leigh-Ann Hazel-Groux
Learn how to create your own musical freestyle at any level.
Topics include beats per minute, choreography, selecting the music, timing and what judges look for.
Also includes many hints and tips for developing style and flamboyance.
A one of its kind.
Price: £25.00
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Deciphering Dressage by Karen Leigh Davis
The principles of dressage encompass the art and science of horsemanship and every aspect of the horse-rider relationship, dressage training enhances other equestrian disciplines. This book can unlock the secrets of classical riding, ideal for beginners or people who just want to appreciate the elegance of classical riding. A comprehensive book that covers choosing and caring for a suitable dressage horse; buying tack and equipment, using the correct aids; riding a dressage test, and competition and scoring. Includes step-by-step explanations of exercises and maneuvers, photographs and drawings, this guide will help you master the basics of this demanding and rewarding discipline.
Hardback
Price: £15.99
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Design And Build A Cross-country Course by Hugh Morshead
Hugh Morshead - FEI course builder.
Practical guide to designing and building cost-effective courses at all levels from home practice fences to three-day events.
Ideal for those with limited building experience and those wanting a horseman's perspective.
Holding tricks and tactics for providing safe and encouraging courses.
Price: £24.95
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Dictionary For Carriage Driving by Hans A. Krasensky
Hans A. Krasensky
A comprehensive encyclopaedia containing the most significant carriage driving expressions in five different languages, German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Clear diagrams throughout
Price: £24.95
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Down to Earth Dressage by Carl Hester and Bernadette Faurie
Carl Hester and Bernadette Faurie
Step by step guide plus vital tips on improving paces, rhythm, and movements. Ideal for all types of riders from novice upwards.
Price: £12.95
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Dressage: A Guidebook for the Road to Success by Alfred Knopfhart and Marianne Merz
Alfred Knopfhart
This book is aimed at riders who are already at the intermediate to advanced stages of their dressage training, the book offers sound and sensible advice (but unfortunately no shortcuts!) set out in a systematic format built on tried and tested principals of training which have been handed down through the ages.
Illustrations compliment the text throughout.
Price: £19.95
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Dressage - A Guide For Riders And Judges
Wolfgang Niggli
This book describes in detail the principals of classical equitation as well as the judging process itself. The author explains exactly what knowledge you need to be able to ride correctly in the classical style but also be able to judge confidently and fairly.
Price: £30.00
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Dressage - As Art In Competition by John Winette
John Winnett
The major theme of this book is focusing on Dressage as an art form. Training the rider and the young horse.Covers biomechanical action of the horse as well as training the horse as an individual and the pressure of competition.
Price: £14.95
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Dressage for the Young Rider by Pegotty Henriques
Pegotty Henriques
Pegotty Henriques, an international judge, trainer, teacher and dressage rider has produced this highly readable guide to fundamental dressage riding and training for the aspiring young competitor.
Price: £12.95
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Dressage Formula - Revised 4th Edition
Erik Herbermann
Dressage Formula has now been revised and extended and is re-issued as a fourth edition
With an emphasis on accuracy, brevity, clarity and objectivity, and extensive cross-referencing throughout,
presented in the same clear, easy-to-read format that has helped to make it one of the most widely quoted books on the subject of dressage in print today.
Based on the principles of the classical school, the author covers both the aesthetic and practical aspects of riding and training in order to encourage everyone who rides, no matter what level they may be at, to obtain maximum pleasure from their riding and create a better bond between horse and rider.
Price: £16.99
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Dressage from All Angles by Barry Marshall
Barry Marshall
A leading U.K. trainer looks at riding, training and performing dressage from all angles - from the point of view of the rider, the trainer and the judge. He enhances his technical advice with a real understanding of the human issues and the misunderstanding that can rise amongst those who judge, teach and compete. An invaluable book for anyone contemplating competitive dressage at any level.
Price: £19.95
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Dressage From Medium To Grand Prix
Michael Kunz
Recognising and correcting problems.
A really helpful and explanatory book covering all exercises and movements from shoulder in, travers, renvers to piaffe, flying change, pirouettes, passage and more. With diagrams, photographs and easy to understand tips, this book explains the pre-requisite for the horse and rider and what the rider and horse should be doing before, during and upon completion of a movement.
Price: £24.99
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Dressage in Harmony by Walter Zettl and Paul Schopf
Walter Zettl
This book is often claimed to be one of the most readable and clear books on the correct training for dressage. This book is an invaluable guide to the art of classical riding. Each step of the training programme is covered in an easy to follow layout. The author takes you through some of the common problems you may encounter and offers sensible solutions.
Price: £19.95
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Dressage in Lightness - Speaking the Horse's Language by Sylvia Loch
Sylvia Loch
By studying the habits and movements of the horse in nature, the author delights in giving the 'reason' why certain riding practices work and others are doomed to fail. She insists we have to know and feel just how, why and when to give the aids if the horse is to understand us. Superbly illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations.
Price: £19.99
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Dressage Insights - Excerts from Experts by Kathy Connelly, Marietta Whittlesey, and Terri Miller
Kathy Connelly, Marietta Whittlesley
Imagine having the opportunity to pose your own riding questions to the most respected experts in the dressage community. Dressage Insights provides just that in a question and answer format. A fascinating read for all dressage enthusiasts.
Price: £20.00
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Dressage Principals Illuminated
Charles de Kunffy
"This book is dedicated to the advocacy of the classical equestrian tradition" quote taken from the first line of the preface. This book is beautifully written; the author outlines what it is to be equestrian and how to improve your riding technique to help improve your horses comfort and well being as well as your own.
Price: £25.00
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Dressage Rider's Problem Solver by Barry Marshall
Barry Marshall
Whatever the standard you have attained, this practical, accessible and authoritative handbook will enable you to identify faults, find their root cause, and set about putting them right. Fully illustrated with explanatory photographs and line drawings, the book is divided into sections for ease of reference.
Price: £15.99
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Dressage Rider's Survival Guide by Margaret A. Odgers and Eva Sandor
Margaret A Odgers
Memoirs of a struggling dressage rider with delightful cartoons by Eva Sandor. The reader is in for a laugh out loud treat.
Price: £12.95
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Dressage School by Britta Schoffmann
A sourcebook full of movements and tips demonstrated by Olympian Isabell Werth. This book clearly illustrates how dozens of dressage moves are supposed to look, along with the correct aids for each exercise and how to apply them. It also describes the most common mistakes made by horses and riders and how to overcome them. A very useful guide for dressage riders.
Price: £19.99
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Dressage - The Art Of Classical Riding by Sylvia Loch
Sylvia Loch
This book details classical dressage from its early beginnings to the modern day, anyone who is a keen dressage rider or enthusiast will find this book inspiring.
Price: £29.95
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Dressage Tips and Training Solutions by Petra Holzel, Wolfgang Holzel, and Martin Plewa
Petra Holzel, Wolfgang Holzel and Martin Plewa
Using the German training system and in a highly accessible, user-friendly problems and tips format, three top German trainers offer solutions to training difficulties from early schooling to Grand Prix. Essential for those occasions when things do not go exactly according to plan.
Price: £16.95
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Dressage To Music by Claire Lilley
Claire Lilley
The main message throughout this book is that you don't have to be competing at prix st george level or even at all to benefit from riding to music. With examples of schooling to music as well as moving on to example routines for all levels starting at prelim going up to prix st george.
You are also shown how to create your own music on your own computer, taken through riding in pairs and quadrille competitions as well as how to create your costume without spending a fortune.
Colour photographs and diagrams throughout.
Price: £16.99
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Dressage with Kyra, New Edition by Kyra Kyrklund and Jytte Lemkow
The updated and revised edition of Kyra Kyrklunds very successful book. She is one of the worlds most talented dressage riders and in this book she reveals the secrets of her unique training system that has brought her repeated successes with her numerous horses. From novice to Grand Prix, she will guide you through her basic ABC, explaining how to teach the horse to work happily with only the lightest aids possible.
Kyra explains how to develop true straightness, bend and flexion, and then how you can move your horse onto leg-yeilding, collected lateral work, canter work, zigzag half-passes, pirouettes, piaffe and passage.
Price: £20.00
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Driving
Anne Norris & Caroline Douglas
Learn how to drive a single or pair, from holding the reins and whip to common rein handling faults, turning and mounting and dismounting the vehicle.
Price: £4.95
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Driving and Judging Dressage by Prince Philip
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG
Discussing the meaning of the FEI Rules for driven dressage and the problems facing both drivers and judges in meeting the intentions and purposes of dressage as a discipline.
Price: £9.95
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Driving a Harness Horse by Sallie Walrond and Anne Grahame Johnstone
Sallie Walrond
Fully revised and updated 2002. This invaluable book uses the same step-by-step format as her previous book to help the novice whip learn the art of driving
Price: £19.99
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Driving a Tandem by Paul Doliveux
Dr Paul Doliveaux
A tandem is a pair of horses harnessed one behind the other.. This elegant turnout requires special harness and a driving technique which has been lost for many years. This book hopes to revive the interest in this interesting turnout.
Price: £19.95
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Elements of Dressage by Kurd Albrecht von Ziegner
Kurd Albrecht Von Ziegner
A Guide for Training the Young Horse
Presents the "Training Tree", a concept that is correct , compelling and easy to understand. It outlines 10 essential elements of classical basic training and shows how the elements are related and in what order they should be achieved.
Price: £16.95
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Encyclopaedia for Carriage Driving by Sallie Walrond
Sallie Walrond has provided us with a guide to driving in all its aspects; from the technicality of the art of driving, details of vehicle and harness, to the history of the subject.
Price: £19.95
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Endurance Horse by Hyland
Ann Hyland
A comprehensive survey of all aspects of endurance riding giving both newcomer and seasoned competitor an excellent overview of the history and practice of the sport.
Price: £16.95
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Endurance Riding and Trekking by Sally Bell
By Sally Bell - A Pony Club Publication
Introducing you to the challenge of getting yourself and your horse fit for a ride, with hints on developing skills in map-reading and pacing the ride.
Price: £9.95
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Endurance Riding - from First Steps to 100 Miles by Clare Wilde
Clare Wilde
A guide to the increasingly popular sport of endurance riding, offering advice and encouragement for those starting on their first rides, as well as professional tips for the dedicated competitor working towards a 100 mile ride.
Price: £16.95
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Endurance Start to Finish by Marcy Pavord
Marcy Pavord
A basic explanation of the sport and its ethics, advice on selection of the horses, the suitability of different breeds, how to build fitness, feeding and endurance equitation. Advice is given on riding at each progressive stage from beginnings to the ultimate experience of' riding 100 miles in a day.
Price: £25.00
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Enter at A, Laughing by Brian A. McKeown
Brian Mckeown.
The perfect present for every dressage rider - a tongue in cheek examination of the sport, seen through the satirical eye of a 'dressage husband'.
Price: £9.95
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Exploring Dressage Technique by Paul Belasik and Dianne Breeze
Paul Belasik
The long awaited sequel to Riding Towards The Light is an absorbing biomechanical and philosophical treatise on riding and training dressage horses. It explores the heritage and techniques of classical riding, and using modern findings, debunks many commonly held dressage myths.
Price: £9.95
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Falling for Fallacies - Misleading commonplace notions of dressage riding by Jean-Claude Racinet
The world of modern dressage includes an entire canon of doctrines, which are never questioned, either individually or in form of the system, which they present in their entirety. Everybody seems to have a clear and complete comprehension of their meaning. However, what does it really mean to drive the horse onto the bit? Does a stronger application of the riders aids really encourage the horse to place its hind legs further under its body? Is the term collection really synonymous with the increased forward engagement of the hind legs under the centre of balance?
Jean-Claude Racinet subjects these and other questions, regarding the anatomical and biomechanical points of view, to a critical analysis and uncovers many things in this context that contradict each other. This book, a summary of decades of extensive experiences as a rider, offers a long-overdue contribution towards the discussion of the sense and nonsense of the training doctrines commonly used and applied in the modern form of dressage. It deals effectively with prejudices and is aimed at supporting the art of horse-orientated equitation.
Price: £39.95
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The Great European Schools of Classical Dressage - Vienna, Saumur, Jerez, Lisbon by Alain Lauriox and Guillaume Henry
For the best part of 400 years, four illustrious riding schools have striven for perfection in the equestrian art: the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the Cadre Noir in Saumur, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon.
All four are the guardians of traditions - ancient, technical and artistic - which they have preserved and enriched, each within the culture of their own country.
The meticulously researched text reveals the schools traditions, their functioning, the recruitment and training of the riders, their similarities and their differences, their horses, and finally, what the future holds for these prestigious, yet seemingly anachronistic, establishments
Price: £39.95
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Gymnastic Dressage Training: Using Mind, Body, Spirit by Betsy Steiner, Jennifer O. Bryant, and Jennifer Byrant
Betsy Steiner (with Jennifer Bryant)
This basis of this book is the classical training pyramid, but with some of the authors 'mind-body-spirit training building blocks' added in. She uses her own techniques to help improve the rider's suppleness as well as the horse's gymnastic ability and balance.
Price: £29.95
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Henriquet On Dressage by Michel Henriquet and Hilda Nelson
Michel Henriquet & Catherine Durand.
A wonderfully written manual for Dressage and classical riding. This beautifully constructed book covers foundations of equestrian art and competition, choosing a horse, the aids and riders position.
Chapters also include aspects of training the horse from breaking in, to the basics of walk, trot and canter right the way through to the airs and perfection of grand prix dressage and also including the forgotten exercises and rejected airs.
Price: £19.99
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Horseball Book 1 - Getting Started by Mary Pettifor
This book is the perfect starting point for the sport of Horseball. Includes advice and gudance on how you can start to play or coach, the equipment used, warming up and cooling down, picking up the ball, passing the ball, scoring and much more.
Price: £4.00
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In One Arena by Sharon Biggs
Was £30.00
A fascinating compendium of wide-ranging advice and information on the sport of dressage from top experts - includes advice from Chris Bartle, Axel Steiner, Steffan Peters and many more. includes topics such as choosing a dressage horse, shopping advice for here and abroad, prepurchase exams, and feeding and conditioning the dressage horse.
Price: £25.00
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Inside Track by W. Lareau
John Francombe
Latest thriller from the former National Hunt champion jockey
Price: £16.98
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Jenny Pitman - the Autobiography by Jenny Pitman
An outsider in the privileged world of racing, how Jenny Pitman became one of the most successful trainers in Britain.
Price: £17.99
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Judging Carriage Driving by Sallie Walrond
Sallie Walrond
Drawing on her vast experience as an international judge of carriage driving, Sallie Walrond explains the judging procedures of every conceivable class. Includes carts, coaches, mountain and moorland, donkeys, junior whips, disabled drivers and horse driving trials.
Price: £10.95
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Judging Fences For Cross Country by Nina Lowe
Nina Lowe
This valuable handbook will guide you through the rules, method of marking, the duties and responsibilities of the fence judge. This fascinating book offers a complete insight which is brilliant for anyone thinking about fence judging but also spectators and competitors who want to know exactly what they are looking for.
Price: £7.95
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Klaus Balkenhol - The Man And His Training Methods by Britta Schoffmann
Written By Britta Schoffmann - A Grand Prix Rider And Student Of Klaus Balkenhol
This fascinating book offers an insight into the secrets behind Klaus Balkenhol's training techniques and theories.
In this biography you are give an insight look at Klaus's personal life and how he rode to the top of the equestrian world as well as a practical training manual which is suitable for all levels of riders.
It also looks at his childhood, riding education and some of his most famous horses.
Price: £18.99
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L'Hotte by Hilda Nelson
Alexis-Francis L'Hotte (General)
Taught by Francois Baucher, he became one of France's leading riders. As Commandant of the French Cavalry School he had to follow the teachings of Comte D'Aure, but applied the teaching of Baucher to his own horses.
Price: £27.50
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Light And Easy Dressage by Penny Hillsdon
Aimed at the novice rider this book encourages training in the manner of the classical masters and schools, no matter what the final goals may be, by the basics of good equitation. These methods help to train a healthy, happy horse, which in turn will be reflected onto the rider to produce a horse-human relationship in harmony. The techniques are explained to unravel any misunderstandings, with the information clearly presented with colour photographs throughout.
Price: £25.00
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Make The Most Of Carriage Driving by Vivian Ellis, Richard Ellis, and Joy Claxton
Joy Claxton and Richard Ellis
Whether you are interested in single, harness, pairs, tandems or team driving this book has it all, with sound technical advice and a colourful blend of history and encouragement this is the book for anyone starting out.
Price: £9.95
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Masters of Equitation - Counter-Canter & Flying Changes by compiled Martin Diggle and Martin Diggle
Compiled by Martin Diggle
Examines the uses of the counter-canter, and the complexities of the flying change, through the words of the various masters. Their thoughts will prove invaluable to all who wish to advance their horses' education in these aspects of canter
Price: £15.95
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Masters of Equitation on Canter by Martin Diggle
Compiled by Martin Diggle
Canter is the most complex of gaits. This book covers collecting and lengthening, changes of lead and lateral work.
Price: £15.95
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Masters of Equitation on Collecting & Lengthening by Martin Diggle
Compiled by Martin Diggle
Offers valuable insights to the real aims and correct introduction of these gait variants, which will be essential for all riders who wish to train their horses beyond novice level
Price: £16.95
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Masters of Equitation - Trot by Martin Diggle
Martin Diggle
Exploring the value of this gait in suppling and scholing the horse. Developing fromt he working trot to extension and collection.
Price: £15.95
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Novice to Advanced Dressage by Leonie M.Marshall
Leonie Marshall
A sequel to Dressage Terms. Takes a more in-depth look at the requirements of the Dressage Judge and analyses problems faced by competitors.
Price: £5.95
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Pathfinder Dressage by Penny Hillsdon
Penny Hillsdon
Both a voyage of exploration by the author and a fulfilment of her desire to write a dressage book that, while truly authoritative, is informal and accessible. Much of the text comes in the form of extended dialogue with top trainers, including Vicki Thompson, Ferdi Eilberg, Bert Rutten and Jane Bredin.
Price: £25.00
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Piaffe & Passage by General Decarpentry
General Decarpentry
Perhaps the best known French classical horseman of modern times.
Price: £17.95
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Pilates for the Dressage Rider by Janice Dulak
Janice Dulak
This book aims to improve the dressage rider through the practice of Pilates and training the body to be strong and supple like the dressage horse they are riding.
The book has 3 goals- introduce the rider to Pilates, help the rider understand and gain control over the spine and body and to use Pilates to better your riding.
Price: £19.95
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Pilates for the Dressage Rider Book and DVD set by Janice Dulak
A bargain price for the book and DVD set which would retail at £44.94 when sold seperately.
Price: £38.00
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Smiths Lawn - Polo by Hugh Dawnay Worthington
Hugh Dawney
Beautiful hard back colour photograph Instructional manual. Covers techniques with the mallet and horse, the essential skills of the game and team tactics. Also includes exercises for individuals and team practices.
Also includes History of Polo, Polo in the UK and USA.
A must for the Polo player or enthusiast alike.
Price: £45.00
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Practical Dressage Manual by Bengt Ljungquist
Bengt Ljungquist
A guide for the competitive dressage rider and is dedicated to the basic training of the horse and its development up to the Grand Prix test. It is written from the judge's point of view, explaining the proper execution and requirements of dressage movements and pointing out common faults the rider should recognise and overcome.
Price: £16.95
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Real Life Dressage by Carl Hester and Polly Ellison
Carl Hester and Polly Ellison
Training advice from Novice to Grand Prix.
Carl Hesters training methods adapted to individual horses and how to achieve the best with our skills as arider and with the horses we have. A fantastic follow on from Down to Earth Dressage, incorporating colour photographs with an easy to read and understand style. Training is graded from the four year old upwards and includes the Grand prix horse with simple easy to pracice exercises.
Price: £19.95
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Red Letter Days by Mekeel McBride
Rory Knight Bruce
In this book Rory Knight Bruce's odyssey of hunting around the British Isles is a true celebration hunting and the people who love it. Rory has ridden more strange horses and with more packs than anyone to date, he has hunted all over the Britain as well as Ireland and France. This book is witty and easy to read and illustrated by leading equestrian artist Judith Stowell.
Price: £20.00
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Reflections on Equestrian Art by Nuno Oliveira
Nuno Oliverna
One of the great masters examines and explains classical techniques with clarity, with the emphasis on harmony with the horse.
Price: £14.95
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Ride From The Heart by Jenny Rolfe
Jenny Rolfe
An inspiring book on the communication between horse and rider during the classical training of the Dressage horse.
This book strives to achieve harmony and love between horse and rider whilst performing the art of classical Dressage at all levels.
The chapter's progress from ways of training the horse through loose schooling and lunging to work in hand and advanced Dressage training.
With the use of breathing techniques and body language ultimate lightness, empathy and communication can be achieved and the spirit of dance can be enlightened.
Price: £22.50
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Riding In Harmony - Essential Dressage Techniques by Phil Bennett
Phil Bennett
A 3 part manual on classical dressage riding. Including training the rider to understand the position, aids and developing skills. Training the horse from essential foundations to outline and carriage, lateral exercises and training programme. Also what to do when things go wrong.
The final part discussion competition levels test figures, preparation and assessments.
Price: £16.99
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Riding Long Distance by Ann Hyland
Ann Hyland
A starter guide for those who already enjoy their horse's companionship riding out, but wish to combine the pleasure of a ride with the spice of competition. The author discusses types of rides, training and preparation, riding the route and the practicalities of track, assistants and budget, plus the specialised care of the long distance horse. NEW EDITION
Price: £5.95
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Riding towards the Light by Belasik
Paul Belasik
Paul Belasik's honest and compelling account of his personal struggle to discover the ultimate truths of dressage riding.
Price: £9.95
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Selecting The Dressage Horse by Dirk Willem Rosie
Dirk Willem Rosie, Anky van Grunsven
This book covers exactly what you should be looking for in the ideal dressage horse; whether you are a buyer or a breeder this book is a fantastic reference guide.
Covered are topics on conformation, movement, temperament and much more.
Price: £19.99
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School of Horsemanship by Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere
Francois Robichan de la Gueriniere
Translated by Tracey Boucher. First published in 1733 as Ecole de Cavalerie. Although many of the remedies for equine illness have been made obsolete, the majority of Gueriniere's teachings are still relevant today. A beautifully illustrated book.
Price: £40.00
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Score More For Dressage by Wendy Jago
Wendy Jago
How to improve your score and move up the levels in competition. Get all the benefits of a more enjoyable partnership with mental strategies and practical skills for improving your competitive season. An in depth book on how riders look at, ride and learn the tests. Also what exactly the test is asking of the horse and rider and how to improve your mental riding skills as well as your physical riding capabilities. Exercises for training and fittening the horse ready for competition.
Price: £22.50
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Showing by Jane Holderness-Roddam
Jane Holderness-Roddam
This is a popular handbook, containing at-a-glance charts of class rules and procedure, and answers so many vital questions about turnout and ring procedure. Includes advice on training and schooling; health and condition; ringcraft; dressing for the show ring; show tack and equipment; presentation, and tips for exhibitors and judges. Written by Jane Holderness-Roddam, she gives expert advice based on her many years of first-hand experience as a rider and now as a judge.
Full of advice on how to avoid common mistakes, and handy insider tips to help catch the judge's eye. This book will enable the reader to enter the ring in confidence and be able to present the horse at its best.
Price: £18.95
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Showing Hunter Ponies by Jenny Morgan and Debbie Dunbar
Jenny Morgan
Explains how to achieve success in the increasingly popular classes for working hunter and show hunter ponies - all you need to know about producing the pony and rider for the ring.
Price: £14.95
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Showing Native Ponies by Harry Llewellyn and Jenny Morgan
Jenny Morgan
This book examines the wide range of competitive opportunities now open to Mountain and Moorland ponies and explains the classes and judging criteria. Advice is given on show preparation, conditioning and training for the show ring as well as on specific care and turnout requirements for some individual breeds. There are sections on shoeing, tack and correct dress for the handler or rider.
Price: £14.95
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Showing Secrets by Carolyn Henderson
Carolyn Henderson.
The ultimate manual for showing. How to choose the right horse or pony and perfect the art of showing ridden and in hand horse and pony. Tips and secrets from the big names on the show circuit together with diagrams and full colour photographs.
Price: £25.00
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Showing the Heavy Horse by Edward Hart
Edward W Hart.
A classsic hard back bookwith streams of colour photographs. This long awaited book takes you through the heavy horse breeds, showing of all kinds including in hand, driven and other classes.
How to prepare for the show to the highest quality, how to choose and prepare your coach and tack as well as care and management of the heavy horse.
Price: £35.00
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Show Jumping for Fun or Glory by Ernest Dillon, Helen Revington, and Dianne Breeze
Ernest Dillon FBHS and Helen Revington
Down to earth, sensible advice for all showjumpers at all levels.
Price: £18.95
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Show Jumping Made Easy by Clarissa L. Busch
Clarissa Busch.
This practical and thoughtfully illustrated book provides clear, precise advice on the necessary foundations for success, demonstrates what jumping training with progressive exercises looks like, and shows how typical difficulties can be overcome.
Price: £9.95
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Sports Driving - Complete Guide to Horse Driving Trials by Amanda Saville
Amanda Saville
The Term "Sports Driving" is relatively new in the field of equestrian sports. This book aims to demystify the 'myths' of competitive carriage driving and bring up to date some of the tools and techniques that are required.
This book gives a complete picture of the sport from start to finish.
Price: £18.95
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The Art Of Schooling For Dressage by Sylvia Stanier
Sylvia Stanier
This is the follow up book to the authors previous titles 'The art of lungeing' and 'The art of long reining'. The book assumes that the reader has already read and understood the work outlined in the previous titles.
This book contains information on the rider, such as where they should sit in the saddle, how they should use their legs, reins and bodyweight the gain the most from their horse in dressage.
This book is clear and easy to read with detailed diagrams and photographs.
Price: £19.94
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The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse by Charles de Kunffy
Charles de Kunffy
American Title
Manege Patterns. A programme of exercises to improve your horse's collection, performance and condition.
Price: £25.00
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The Building Blocks Of Training by Lush
Debby Lush - Forward by Stephen Clarke
This book offers you a practical guide to building a harmonious relationship with your horse. Whether you wish to compete or not it is important to develop a communication system which you both understand making riding a more pleasurable experience.
Firmly rooted in the classical training methods you are taken through lunging to lengthening touching on the foundations of more advanced movements. It also includes a troubleshooting section to help you identify why things are going wrong.
Illustrations throughout.
Price: £22.50
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The Circle Of Trust by Walter Zettl
Walter Zettl
In his second book, the first being Dressage In Harmony, Walter Zettl discusses the future of Dressage and those who have a part in the welfare of the horses that currently compete in the sport. It is his intention in writing this controversial book to challenge everyone who is involved so that they will acknowledge the mission and commitment of their chosen roles.
Colour photographs throughout.
Price: £19.95
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The Simplicity of Dressage by van Baalen
Johann Hinnemann & Coby Van Baalen. This book is written so as to provide clear instruction for logical progress, while handily managing to address common problems that trouble riders of varying abilities. This book also offers substantial background information and breeding statistics about succesful dressage horses. Elegantly illustrated with beautiful photographs, The simplicity of Dressage offers riders and trainers at every level a clearly stated method of attaining higher test scores and more advanced movements, while at the same time, showing great concern for the welfare and happiness of the horse.
Price: £19.99
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The Songs of Horses by Paul Belasik
Paul Belasik
Belasik uses some of the oldest teaching devices known to man - allegory and story-telling - to put across some of the current theories as to how people learn and are taught.
Any rider would enjoy reading these stories - but every THINKING rider and teacher will also find considerable inspiration.
Price: £9.95
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The Twisted Truths Of Modern Dressage by Philippe Karl
Philippe Karl
In this book the author reveals some disturbing facts about the world of modern dressage, which he says 'aims purely at competing a horse as early as possible in well-paid high-level competitions'.
You are shown common faults and what damage it could cause to your horse, you are also shown in detail alternatives and why they will benefit your horse.
Full colour photographs as well as detailed illustrations throughout.
Price: £39.95
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Training Showjumpers by Anthony. Paalman
Anthony Paalman
The standard textbook on showjumping, this new edition has been updated with new photographs and a revised text.
Price: £35.00
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Training Techniques - Show Jumping with Tim Stockdale
Tim Stockdale
Full of colour sequence photographs this helpfull little guide gives you information from welfare and safety to warming up, flatwork, starting to jump, gridwork and tips for the ring.
Tims gives loads of helpful tips throughout the book with a section with question and answers on trouble shooting at the end.
Price: £7.50
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Training The Modern Showjumper
Elmar Pollmann-Schweckhorst
A practical manual for training showjumpers. Offers solutions for every problems as well as upto date developments in training.
Chapters include systems of training, assessing the jumper, dressage for jumpers, obedience, fence and course building, health care and much more. A wonderful publication with plenty of colour diagrams and photographs.
Price: £19.95
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Training The Sports Horse by Christopher Bartle and Gillian Newsum
Christopher Bartle with Gillian Newsum.
A complete guide to educating the horse and rider from intro to intermediate Horse Trial competition.
For the rider: balance and posture, knowledge, experience and sports psychology and for the horse: education, physical and mental development.
A fabulous training manual for Dressage and Jumping to include flatwork, gridwork and cross country schooling.
Price: £27.50
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Trec Handbook
The British Horse Society - Robert Jones
Official guide to training, preparation and competition skills.
Advice on
POR - Orienteering on horseback
Control of Paces
PTV - negotiating obstacles and varied terrain over a set course.
Price: £12.95
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Trec Starter Pack without Rules
Pack includes all you need to get started with this fast growing sport. Pack includes map holder, torch, whistle, speed card, map marker pen and a new improved Compass
Price: £26.00
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Trec Roamer
Helpful perspex tool for map distances and speeds to help you get that optimum TREC time.
The grids help identify grid references. The smaller square for 1:50,000 and the larger for 1:25,000.
Match the roamer square with relevant grid square and you can work out how far you should ride in what time. Then you can workout the pace to ride each section in.
Price: £6.00
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Trot On by Anne Grimshaw; Sallie Walrond
Sally Walrond and Anne Grimshaw
Published in limited edition signed and numbered copies.
The entertaining life story of Sally Walrond and her life of driving and riding. Valuable lessons of training and exhibiting her many show horses. This delightful book is full of photographs. A very readable book especially for the driving enthusiast.
Price: £30.00
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Tug Of War - Classical Versus Modern Dressage by Gerd Heuschmann
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
In this book you are provided with a thorough discussion of the correct physiological training of the horse, you are taken through contact, lateral movement and other important aspects of classical training foundation. The author explains how impulsion and correct collection can be developed safely and to the horses benefit.
He also presents a thought provoking exploration of classical training techniques vs. modern such as 'hyper flexion' or 'rollkur' against a practical back drop of the horses basic anatomy and physiology.
A truly fascinating read.
Price: £15.99
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Tuning Your Horse by Sara Wyche
Sara Wyche
Rhythm is an essential part of music. Crucially, rhythm is also a vital part of riding. Good riding depends on the rider's ability to predict and control the rhythm of the horse, both accurately and sympathetically. However, whereas the musician receives specific training to improve his rhythmic skills, in riding this training is often neglected.
This book explains how music can be constructively used in training to re-educate our sense of hearing, balance and movement and revive our natural perception of rhythm. At all levels, music has a beneficial, even therapeutic effect on both horse and rider, so it should not be confined to the competition arena. Music can calm, animate, organize and focus.
With black and white diagrams throughout.
Price: £16.99
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What Not To Wear On A Horse by Ginny Oakley; Stephanie Soskin
Ginny Oakley and Stephanie Soskin
Essential styles for looking good in the equestrian world.
Identify your body shape and colouring and choose the most flattering designs to catch the judges eye.
The complete handbook for male and female equestrians.
Price: £14.95
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Workbooks for The Spanish Riding School 1948 - 1951
Charles Harris
A fascinating book with excellent notes and insight into his life and teachings.
Reproductions of his learnings through his three year course at the spanish school. Including all of his rough sketches and cartoons illustrating the art of classical riding. The notes are both intricate and random.
Introduction consists of a memoir to the author.
Price: £50.00
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Xenophon The Art Of Horsemanship by Xenophon
Among the earliest known works on choosing, caring for, and riding horses, this book is still hailed -- 2,300 years after it was written -- as one of the most complete, thoughtful, and accessible guides of its type.
Price: £7.95
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Zara Phillips - Revised & Updated
Brian Hoey
A gripping insight into Zara's world, includes everything from her relationship with other royals, her personal life and her Eventing career.
Revised and updated this book is now in paperback.
Price: £8.99
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