Elements of Dressage: A Guide for Training the Young Horse

by Kurd Albrecht von Ziegner

Kurd Albrecht von Ziegner has developed an indispensable training tool for dressage, eventing, and jumping. This book was developed to help riders, trainers, and judges understand what it takes to classically train a horse so it can succeed in any discipline. Here, he presents the Training Tree, a concept that is compelling and easy to understand. It outlines the 10 essential elements of classical basic training and shows how the elements are related and in what order they should be achieved. The author clearly explains how trainers and riders can apply dressage work gently and logically, in order to develop a solid foundation in any horse, mentally as well as physically. This book will assist trainers and riders in teaching a horse to be sound, confident, and well prepared for work and competition at the advanced levels.

Genres: Horses, Animals

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Jessica]

This is one of the best books I've read on young horse training. Very clear and practical. The author has obviously ridden many, many horses.

[Juandaful]

KA knows what he's talking about and explains it in a way that just sank in for me. Can't wait to start working my old horse in new ways.

[Wendy]

Another horse book...very good if you like the dressage discipline.