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DRESSAGE:
THE ART OF CLASSICAL RIDING
by
Sylvia Loch (Hardcover)
(Average Customer
Review: 
As Sylvia put it, " An angel must have been
at my elbow when I wrote this, the words just
flowed out".
This is a GREAT book. It provides not only
historical information but also a carries the
reader through the wonderful chronology of
classical riding in a way that is interesting and
informative. You will feel privileged to
still be able to return to Portugal and experience
the riding that is described in the
book.
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Academic
Equitation
by
Nicole Bartle (Translator), General Decarpentry
(Hardcover)
Average Customer Review:
I believe this is the best book ever written on Classical riding and
training. A must read for
any serious student of the art, a gift to those
who understand it. Deals with all aspects of
riding, it will become an indispensable part of
your equestrian library.
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Cross-Train
Your Horse: Simple Dressage for Every Horse, Every
Sport/Book 1
by
Jane Savoie,
Average Customer Review:
This is an excellent textbook written to
introduce a rider into higher horsemanship, with
thoughtful explanations based on solid principles.
Jane Savoies' years of teaching make a wonderful presentation of the "learning to ride" subject.
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Dressage:
A Study of the Fine Points of Riding
by
Henry Wynmalen (Paperback - December 1981)
Average Customer Review:
This book begins your advanced look into
horsemanship. No finer book to explain the days,
weeks and months involved in upper level training.
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Riding
Logic
by Wilhelm
M"Useler
Average Customer Review:
An indispensable book written to help
you unlock the "keys" to advanced
riding. A MUST OWN book.
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Common
Sense Dressage
by
Sally O'Connor, et al (Hardcover - June
1990)
Average Customer Review: 
Once astride a horse there are lessons the horse
teaches us. This book helps understand the motion
of the horse and how to blend in, developing a
good "Seat".
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School
of Horsemanship
by
Francois Robichon De LA Gueriniere, Tracy Boucher
(Hardcover)
Average Customer Review:
Before you spend a bunch on "New" horsemanship
theories, READ THIS! Written in 1731 it describes
virtually everything that is taught in the
"modern" books. Advanced reading for
advanced riding hopes.
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The
Athletic Development Of the Dressage Horse: Manege
Patterns
by
Charles de Kunffy (Hardcover - 1992)
Average Customer Review: 
While many books focus on the riders "how
to's", this book help fill in the blanks to
help your horse to be physically capable and
balanced. Enables hours of riding enjoyment, with
purpose!
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Complete
Training of Horse and Rider
by
Alois Podhajsky (Paperback - 1967)
Average Customer Review:
A fine book describing how the Spanish Riding
School uses Classical techniques to train their
horses. Many of the methods are also described in
many of the
other recommended books.
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Driven
DRESSAGE with the SINGLE HORSE
by
Sandy Rabinowitz (Softcover)
(Average Customer
Review:
The line drawings in this book make it worth the
purchase alone. Although not specifically
about dressage riding, the illustrations
clearly show the differences between extensions,
self carriage, hollow backed, engagement, working
one-sided, lengthening, collection and a host of
other working terms more clearly than another book
I have read.
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Training
Strategies for Dressage Riders (Howell Equestrian
Library)
by
Charles De Kunffy
Average Customer Review:
Now that you have a good foundation on riding, it
is time to expand your tools on training. Great
book on advanced techniques.
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