Dressage by the Letter: A Guide for the Novice

by Moira C. Harris, Moira C. Harris

The word dressage means training in French. Training makes a horse more balanced, supple, and responsive to his rider. But dressage is also a sport in which the accomplishments of the horse-and-rider team are judged according to certain standards. Dressage by the Letter addresses the needs of those riders who want to get started in the sport. It tells them how to select the right horse, choose an instructor, get the most out of lessons, maintain schedules, and prepare for the first show. This is a true beginners book--one that assumes no prior knowledge of dressage. Moira C. Harris is the editor of Horse Illustrated, the largest all-breed magazine in the U.S. She lives in Huntington Beach, California, where she rides and shows lower level dressage

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Lauryn Prindle]

I definitely got more out of this book than the last one. However, it definitely shows its age. Written in the 90s, the costs of lessons and equipment referenced is MUCH higher. And we don't use cassette tapes anymore to record music hahaha. Overall, it was a good introduction to the sport. Not much was provided in the way of specific riding tips though.