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Books on Dressage
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 | The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse
by Charles deKunffy
Explains the use of the exact patterns of the manege as a training tool to improve performance. Exercises are given to increase suspension and to improve bending, balance, rhythm, and impulsion. Although ridden dressage is the focus of this book, the training discussed is beneficial to the driving horse as well. HB 192 pp.
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|  | Carriage Driving
by Heike Bean and Sarah Blanchard
A reprint of the classic 1992 edition. Discusses the training of the driving horse from a dressage perspective. Equine mechanics, proper equipment, and ground training are also covered. An entire chapter is devoted to pair driving. PB 272pp.
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 | Driven Dressage with the Single Horse
by Sandy Rabinowitz
Basic principles of driven dressage are clearly depicted by excellent line illustrations. Easy-to-understand tips will help improve your training. Practical suggestions for working at home and at the show grounds are included. PB 70 pp.
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|  | Driving and Judging Dressage
by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Discusses the problems facing judges and drivers in order to help both interpret the requirements of the dressage test. Rules, arena layout, individual movements, and judging are explained. The importance of accuracy, pace differentiation, regularity and impulsion of the horse is emphasized. Differences between what can be achieved in ridden dressage versus driven dressage are explored. PB 63 pp.
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 | The Essential Guide to Carriage Driving
by Robyn Cuffey and Jaye-Allison Winkel
A practical guide to the sport of carriage driving. Over 350 photographs and diagrams explain the different types of equipment available. A useful resource list is also included. PB 147 pp.
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|  | Manual for Driven Dressage
by the American Driving Society
Written by the Dressage Committee of the ADS to clarify the requirements of driven dressage for judges and competitors alike. Comparative drawings illustrate what various levels should demonstrate. Useful glossary included. Binder 113 pp.
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 | The Royal Horse of Europe
by Sylvia Loch
A magnificent look at the great war-horse of Spain and Portugal who changed the history of Europe and influenced many modern horse breeds. The Iberian breeds of Andalusian and Lusitano horses are true aristocrats in the art of driving as well as classical dressage. HB 256pp.
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|  | Straightening the Crooked Horse
by Gabriele Rachen-Schoneich and Klaus Schoneich
Highly technical analysis of German research done on equine imbalance and the advanced training needed to improve a horse's way of going. HB 160 pp.
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 | Dressage Unscrambled
by Bill Woods
Unconventional analogies of dressage principles from an influential member of the USDF. Forty years of being a judge, coach, clinician, and perennial student has provided a treasure of educational gems as well as some very funny stories. PB 223pp.
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|  | Selecting the Dressage Horse
by Dirk Willem Rosie
Identifies the conformation,
temperament, and movement
ideally needed to compete at
the upper levels of dressage. Notes and commentary by
Olympic gold medalist Anky
van Grunsven provide valu-
able insight into the qualities
that are required for a dres-
sage horse. Although ridden
dressage is the focus of this
book, the ideals discussed are valid for the driven dres-
sage horse as well. HB 120pp.
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Videos & DVDs on Breeds
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 | Competition Driving Part 1 (DVD)
with Ewald Meier
Instructional film aimed at training the driving horse and preparing him for competition. Views from the box clearly demonstrate the training goals of rhythm, contact, impulsion, and suppleness. In English. 48 mins. DVD format.
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|  | Competition Driving Part 1 (Video)
with Ewald Meier
Instructional film aimed at training the driving horse and preparing him for competition. Views from the box clearly demonstrate the training goals of rhythm, contact, impulsion, and suppleness. In English. 48 mins.
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 | Competition Driving Part 2 (DVD)
with Ewald Meier
Dressage training for the driving horse is the focus of Part 2 of this series. The schooling of individual dressage movements is highlighted as well as the execution of an entire test. The basics of dressage are then shown to improve driving in both hazards and cones. In English. 52 mins. DVD format.
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|  | Competition Driving Part 2 (Video)
with Ewald Meier
Dressage training for the driving horse is the focus of Part 2 of this series. The schooling of individual dressage movements is highlighted as well as the execution of an entire test. The basics of dressage are then shown to improve driving in both hazards and cones. In English. 52 mins.
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 | Competition Driving Part 3 (Video)
with Ewald Meier
The latest tape in this well produced series deals with preparation and training of driving horses at the intermediate and advanced levels. Specific dressage training is emphasized as the key to all three phases of combined driving and tips on competition equipment and preparing for the marathon are discussed. In English. 58 mins.
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|  | Competition Driving Part 3 (DVD)
with Ewald Meier
The latest tape in this well produced series is now available in DVD and deals with preparation and training of driving horses at the intermediate and advanced levels. Specific dressage training is emphasized as the key to all three phases of combined driving and tips on competition equipment and preparing for the marathon are discussed. In English. 58 mins. DVD format.
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