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Dressage, the equestrian practice in which a horse makes highly precise movements in response to barely perceptible signals from the rider, has taken hold of Americas equestrians. Participation rates have risen by 200 percent over the past twenty years, as baby-boomer riders have discovered dressage to be less strenuous and dangerous than jumping, yet offering the satisfaction of mastering techniques and the opportunity to compete and advance to higher levels of achievement. 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse Rider, presented in Storeys highly visual Read Ride format, features a full arena diagram and stepby- step instructions for each exercise. The exercises address all levels of riders, starting with the basics and moving up to maneuvers developed by members of the U.S. Olympic team. Training tips and masterly guidance make this an indispensable reference for all dressage riders. Even Western riders interested in enhancing their performance will find these foundational exercises useful. Dressage riders are information-hungry readers, often referred to as the thinking horsemen. This books sturdy format, combbound and drilled so it can be hung on a ringside post, will appeal to these reading riders, whether in or out of the saddle.
About the Author
Trainer and author Jec A. Ballou's teaching and training articles have been featured in every major equestrian publication. She has worked with over 20 different breeds of horses and continues to enjoy the day-to-day journey of training-- and learning from-- horses.
For most of her life, Jec has immersed herself in the study of classical training, including seven intensive training residencies in Portugal, two training residencies in Holland, and one training residency in Germany with the late Egon von Neindorff. Additionally, she has studied horse behavior and communication with many masters in this field. Most recently, she traveled to Melbourne, Australia to train with her mentor, Manolo Mendez, original head rider of the Royal School of Equestrian Arts in Spain.
Jec's initial passion for the proper gymnastic development of horses arose at age 13, when she became the youngest rider in history to win the coveted Vermont 100 Mile Competitive Trail Ride. She followed that up with three back-to-back national long distance championships. Since then, she has continued to study every aspect of classical training and conditioning with an undying commitment. She has prepared multiple champions for disciplines as varied as endurance, hunt seat, and carriage driving.
Jec has collaborated with reknown trainers for articles in national magazines. Her book, 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider (Storey Publishing), was on the best-seller list for eight consecutive weeks in the spring of 2006.
Currently, Jec specializes in helping horses obtain healthy, optimal movement, regardless of their discipline. She works most often with dressage horses, but also assists a number of FEI endurance riders/horses. Jec collaborates willingly with trainers from various backgrounds and disciplines, believing that more is accomplished for the horse when experts work together.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT BOOK for coaches in any discipline!!,
By Darkhorse (Country-town) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider (Plastic Comb)
Having ridden for 30+ years, and coaching for almost 17, this book was the find of the century. We can all get rusty in how to work our horses, from the basics to the higher movements. This book offers MANY variations of our common exercises. It encorperates them together and helps you work through your problems, gives you solutions and many varieties to try.A side note, this is not a book for a rank beginner. Riders would have to be riding at a level where they understand the movement of the horse, be able to execute leg yielding to collection/extention, flexion, bending etc. It is not a book for riders who are riding at the basic levels. Simply due to the termonology and what is being asked of the horses. There are a few pages where some exercises would be understood by beginners, but the book is geared more for a rider who is showing dressage, and/or who understands the basics of dressage. Having said that, it is not geared for the top level dressage rider either, however there are many exercieses in this book to keep rider and horse from bordem. This book is also useful for any discipline. I myself am an event rider, and train/coach hunters. These exercises can be used for any discipline, simply because they work horse and rider in a fashion that is beneficial to all. Happy Trails!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book for schooling ideas,
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This review is from: 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider (Plastic Comb)
This book is very helpful for schooling sessions. I was doing the same things over and over again, and both my horse and I were getting bored! The book also explains why the excercise is good for the horse (ex. develops suppleness).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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dressage exercises,
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This review is from: 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider (Plastic Comb)
This is a great book with lots of great exercises. It is great if you and your horse can do some of the more advanced moves. I bought the book to get some ideas for my filly that I am training, but the exercises were a little too advanced for her at this stage, but I am sure the book will come be helpful as her training evolves in the future!
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