The Seven Deadly Sins of Dressage: How to Overcome Human Nature and Become a More Just, Generous Riding Partner for Your Horse

by Douglas Puterbaugh, Lance Wills

Overview

A devilishly good guide to riding dressage!

Like the classic Seven Deadly Sins, the seven deadly sins of dressage presented in this innovative guide—

• ignorance
• timidity
• pride
• fear
• gluttony
• impatience
• sloth

  wreak havoc on both rider and horse development and training. Calling attention to common mistakes and offering new strategies for avoiding age-old pitfalls, this entertaining and instructive manual addresses the philosophical issues of incorrect dressage training by examining each vice in depth. Using a touch of humor and sound advice, this guide comes complete with practical exercises, enlightening photographs, and useful information for becoming a better rider and person.

  
  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570764851
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	02/01/2012
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.38(w) x 9.24(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Douglas Puterbaugh has been a professional trainer, instructor, and clinician for more than 20 years. He is the founder and operator of Puterbaugh Dressage Sport and is a USDF Silver Medalist. He lives in Howell, Michigan. Lance Wills is an award-winning writer and photographer. He has written for a variety of publications, including the Christian Science Monitor, the Gainesville Sun, and Ocean Magazine. His photographs have been published by the Christian Science Monitor, Smithsonian Magazine, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He lives in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Editorial Reviews

Master trainer Douglas Puterbaugh uses a touch of humor while offering sound advice in [this] must-have book … complete with practical exercises, enlightening photographs, and useful information for becoming a better rider.”—Equine Journal

“After reading this book you will feel inspired to do better, and will be aware of bad energies and habits that may have crept into your riding spirit. A truly good book. Highly recommend this, not just for dressage folks either. It applies in great part to all riders.”—TheHorseStudio.com

“The (Seven Deadly) sins, according to Puterbaugh, are: ignorance, timidity, pride, fear, impatience, anger, and immoderation. In The Seven Deadly Sins of Dressage, Puterbaugh shows us how not to repeat the trespasses of our past horsemanship mistakes.”—USDF Connection

“The book is a blend of psychology, philosophy, and practical advice. It is a book about human character traits as they relate to riding. Above all, it is a self improvement book, and as stated in the chapter on Immoderation, the overarching theme is: ‘Before trying to improve your horse, try to improve yourself.’”—Mid-South Horse Review

“Although dressage-oriented, this book should be a requirement for anyone who owns a horse, no matter what discipline. Horses everywhere will be better off because of it. The quotes from influential trainers in years past are worth the price alone.”—Horse Journal

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