Dressage the Light Way: A Classical, Natural and Intelligent Approach to Training for Every Horse and Rider

by Perry Wood

Overview

Would you like to dance with your horse? If the answer to that question is a resounding "Yes!" then this book will help you to do just that. Whether you are a serious competitor, a rider who enjoys schooling their horse for pleasure or someone in between, this book will equip you with the insights, knowledge, tips and training exercises to gymnasticise your horse, show you ways to improve your riding and give you the keys to discovering new levels of connection and performance with your horse—all done with lightness. Whatever style of riding you enjoy be it jumping, endurance, eventing, polo, trail-riding or dressage, Dressage the Light Way ensures that you will have a lighter, safer, more athletic and responsive ride if you follow the progressive, step-by-step training methods in this book. From the seat and position to balance and collection, or calming the horse to advanced lateral work, every topic is presented in a concise bullet-pointed and numbered format so that the basic essence of each subject is quickly absorbed and understood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781908809001
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Perry Wood is an internationally acclaimed horseman, author, coach and classical trainer. He is renowned for his ability to work with empathy and to convey the pure principles of riding and horsemanship to riders of all levels and abilities. Perry has worked with a wide variety of breeds of horse during many years spent delivering his unique brand of clinics, helping countless riders and horses to improve their performance and partnerships. Perry is the author of a number of landmark equestrian titles, including" Real Riding," "Practical Horse Whispering" and "How to Create the Perfect Riding Horse," as well as "Secrets of The People Whisperer: Using the Art of Communication to Enhance Your Own Life and the Lives of Others." He is based in Somerset and teaches widely throughout the UK and abroad.