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Common Sense Dressage (Hardcover)

by Sally O'Connor (Author)

4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 170 pages
Publisher: Half Halt Pr; illustrated edition edition (June 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0939481219
ISBN-13: 978-0939481217
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 20.6 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 613 g

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for the dressage student..., Oct 21 2000

By	Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This book is an excellent one for any student of dressage. It might be a wee bit complicated for the absolute beginner to riding, but for most who have had some training it's appropriate. The book has a ton of excellent diagrams and illustrations, many showing the view from above so that the desired position of the horse is clearly shown. There are a number of exercises in each chapter which allow the rider to work on various elements on their own as well as with a trainer.

Chapters include: The Horse - How it Functions; Lungeing; The Work in Hand; The Basic Work in All Three Gaits; Activating the Hindquarters; Competition; Special Exercises for Problems; Canter Work; Collection, Extension and In-Between; Piaffe; and Passage. There is also an index which allows you to refer to specific topics.

All in all this is a valuable addition to the library of any equestrian interested in this branch of the discipline, and one I will be sharing with my trainer. Don't hesitate to buy it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Diagrams and clear, concise text., Oct 17 2000

By	Kim Rahl (Eaton Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book for individuals with some basis in dressage as well as a basic understanding of horses and their movement. The many diagrams included with the text are clear, concise and explain how to apply leg, seat and rein aides correctly for most dressage movements. There is also a chapter explaining the timing of the rider's movements for transitions between gaits as well as information to help understand how to move with the horse at the various gaits, including sitting trot. Even with a regular trainer I find this book invaluable and have bought it for several friends as gifts. They also have appreciated the detailed yet simple to understand descriptions of the movements. I especially like the multiple drills that are offered with each movement to help learn the proper execution of the exercises.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not too impressed!, Aug 14 2000

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I found some of the information in this book to be very helpful. However, I did find her to be a bit snobbish. I also ride and train in Vienna, Austria, but I do not feel that makes me any better than any other rider in the world. It also does not give Ms. O'Connor the right to tell people to use words like "brav" when working with a horse (especially if they don't know what it means). What is important is that people are comfortable and speak with words and in tones that are comfortable for them.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Diagrams
The book itself is not for a beginner, which is what I am. However, the diagrams are excellent in trying to understand some of the comments used by the instructor that otherwise... Read more

Published on Jul 27 2000 by mullet02

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Understanding Training
I didn't like what I saw from the trainers in my area, so I use this book and Podhajsky's book to train my horses. Read more

Published on May 17 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars great instructional book!
This book was just as promised, a book for people who may not have access to a trainer or lessons. I have read many dressage books that focus on the theories and the outcomes of... Read more

Published on April 30 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book with good ideas explained clearly.
I found the book easy to follow and the excercises really helped my horse to progress. It is a good book for someone who has a basic idea about training the dressage horse but... Read more

Published on Jan 3 1998 by cathid@es.co.nz