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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly technical, thoroughly detailed, Jun 9 2003

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Duaa Anwar "Dressage rider/ Author" (Cairo, Egypt) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Training Strategies for Dressage Riders (Hardcover)

Here's a book for the well-educated, well-experienced dressage rider who wants to refine their skill and reaffirm their knowledge. It is by no means a quick, light read. It's a textbook to be read, studied, and absorbed with dedication. Charles de Kunffy is a master of classical dressage who apparently spent a great deal of effort putting this book together for the serious rider. He has high ideals and evident compassion for the horse, and structures all his techniques and strategies with the welfare of the horse in mind.

The 300 pages in this book cover a huge range of topics. Always the philosopher, Mr. de Kunffy writes in thick yet imaginative language, provoking just the right mental pictures. Everything is covered from the rider's seat to competition preparation. You will gain a greater, fuller understanding of correct seat and aids, correct flexion of the horse, lateral work, improving the basic gaits, and further schooling to higher level dressage. He also discusses various equipment and their uses.

This is an extremely valuable guide to any serious rider. Beware, though, that it's not for a beginner.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Theory and "Shoulds", July 26 1999

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Annette E. Winter "www.annettewinter.com" (Raleigh, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TRAINING STRATEGIES FOR DRESSAGE RIDERS. (Hardcover)

Although I agree that the author advocates a thoughtful and gentle approach to riding which is to be commended, as a novice to dressage I found the information hard to put to use. There is much digression into theory during explanation of the aids for various movements. I didn't find it helpful to hear how, for example, the perfect half-pass "should" be done. I was hoping to be told what EXACTLY to do with my aids, what to avoid and how best to present this movement to my horse, as clearly as possible and without a lot of "pie-in-sky" wishful thinking. I agree with the reviewer from Charlotte that this book is not for beginners. If anyone thinks I am off the mark, please let me know - otherwise I will return this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous dressage book, Oct 8 2003

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This review is from: Training Strategies for Dressage Riders (Hardcover)

This is a fabulous dressage book. Be sure to get the 2nd edition as it is a joy to read and is clear and explains everything so well. If you only get one dressage book,this should be the one. I have tons of them and this one is the best.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Dressage
The author demonstrates clearly his love for horses and the art of dressage. He emphasizes the fundamentals of good riding: a good seat and hence quiet giving hands. Read more

Published on Mar 30 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST BUY if you own a horse!!!
This book tells you how to get the best results out of your horse. It has so much vital information if you want to become a good dressage rider or just in general riding. Read more

Published on Aug 7 1999