
Training Strategies for Dressage Riders
Charles De Kunffy(Author)
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. April 2003
Book
Hardback
313 pages
978-0-7645-2637-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is the classic guide to dressage training, now revised and updated. Dressage the art of making horse and rider move gracefully as one has become an increasingly popular competitive sport at horse shows and the Olympics. This book, first published in 1994, is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. Now revised, "Training Strategies for the Dressage Rider" offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider's actions can influence a mount.The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on the whole range of dressage topics classical equitation, a rider's seat and aids, basic gaits, gymnastic improvement, horse insubordination, clinics and competitions, and more. Whether readers want to prepare for dressage competitions or simply to improve their riding skills, this book is a matchless guide. Charles de Kunffy (Northern California) is one of the most prominent dressage experts in the world.
A Hungarian-born lecturer, coach, and judge at American Horse Show Association (AHSA) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) events, he is the author of several books on classical riding, including "The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse" (0-87605-896-9).
A Hungarian-born lecturer, coach, and judge at American Horse Show Association (AHSA) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) events, he is the author of several books on classical riding, including "The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse" (0-87605-896-9).
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-2637-4 (9780764526374)
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Training Strategies for Dressage Riders
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2nd Edition
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CHARLES DE KUNFFY is one of the most prominent dressage experts in the world. He is widely known as a lecturer, coach and judge at American Horse Show Association (AHSA) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) events. From his home in California, this Hungarian-born expert travels around the globe to teach classes for trainers, judges and riders. He is the author of several books on classical riding, including The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse and Dressage Principles Illuminated.