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Dressage as Art in Competition: Blending Classical and Competitive Riding
Dressage as Art in Competition Blending Classical and Competitive Riding Author:John W. Winnett Dressage as Art in Competition provides a detailed analysis of a training program designed- and proven- to take a horse to the highest level. Throughout, John Winnett stresses the need to treat each horse as an individual, and his valuable insights into the nuances of competition deal not only with the movements themselves but also with how to r... more »ide them to optimum effects on the horses of differeing conformation and temperment. A major theme of the book is the emphasis on dressage as art, and Winnett stresses that this principle must be remembered amid the diverse pressures of producing horses for competition. Here is a book that translates the beauty of classical equitation for the riders today. A Silver Medalist's advice for keeping the competitive edge while maintaining the artistry of classical equitation.« less