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Cross-Train Your Horse: Book One: Simple Dressage for Every Horse, Every Sport

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No matter what your dicipline, this is THE book to read if you want to make your horse balenced, supple, and easier to ride! Jane Savioe writes in a very clear and concise way. As a dressage rider I admire her use of the tranining scale and German system. All the dressage theory in the world doesn't help if you can't put it into practice on less than perfect horses! I also highly reccomend her second book as well. The description of the half halt is the best I've seen. These books are a good reference source for the pleasure rider, and as a complament to a lesson program. I can tell from experience that it is easier to do a little reading now then to go back and fix mistakes later!

Item arrived in good time packed well. Was in new like condtion. I would buy again from the same company with no worries.

This book is very good. I have ridden on the hunter/jumper circuit since I was 8 years old (I am now 25), and it is absolutely amazing how ignorant I was of the very basics of riding on the flat. I have ridden with all the best jumper coaches in my province, and not one of them told me about the importance of an elastic feel with the horses mouth. Not one of them taught me how to engage my horse from the hind-end forward; I believe that a lot of us are guilty of riding our horses from the front to back. And not one of them taught me that a proper leg-yield is done with slight flexion. I really can't believe I've made it as far as I did without riding.. well, properly.

I thought that this book was slow to get started.. I probably could have skipped the first three chapters. But the rest of the book has had such an impact on me and my riding. My horse is finally starting to move forward and accept the bit, and our relationship is much more sound. I cannot thank the author enough for writing it. I am definitely going to order book 2.

I'm glad I bought this book - it was really helpful. I've used some of the visualization techniques in my own riding, with very positive results - my horse and I are both a lot more relaxed. Jane Savoie writes in an entertaining way and demystifies dressage, showing that the principles are important to all types of equitation. She explains things very thoroughly, and keeps the fun in riding - doesn't take herself or dressage TOO seriously. She explains that with the right basics in place, any horse and rider can do basic dressage. My only complaint about this book is that the cartoon illustrations in the margins were not very professionally done. They looked like they were drawn by a 10-year-old, which was rather annoying - but they still got the point across, and the book itself is so good that it didn't matter. This one was worth the money, and I'd certainly not hestitate to buy another book by this author. Recommended!

I'm a firm believer in the need for collection/self carriage in every discipline and this book gets you there! It is nicely written, simple and straightforward. Your horse's longevity will appreciate it.

I ordered this book to get me started in teaching my 10 year old trail horse the basics in dressage. I could not put it down!! I am still finding myself going back and reviewing the different methods of the basics for not only training my horse, but to better myself as a rider. This book is excellent for anyone wanting to teach their horse the basics in riding any type of discipline. Don't let the word dressage fool you. You need to teach your horse the basics of dressage to get off to the right start in any type of riding that you do. I highly reccommend this book.

What a wonderful book! It is hands down the most brillaint and useful book on my shelf. Jane Savoie gives specific examples of who uses dressage in their training (even if they are driving or in a western saddle!) and the beautiful results, even in the lower levels. Whatever your sport happens to be, a strong dressage foundation is a must for success. The book is well organized and has beautiful, clear photograpic examples. It's one of those rare horse books that you read cover to cover because every chapter applies to every rider and disapline.

This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to relate to their horse better. The explanations are very logical and clear, no matter what level rider you are. I feel this book is a must have for any equestrian!!!

Whether you work with a trainer or not, this book is for all of those people who want to ride. Period. No matter what the discipline, this book is for you. If you don't work with a trainer, it explains all the basic and important concepts which a rider must have in order to keep the rider safe, the horse safe, and to get the horse to do what you want. If you do work with a trainer, it just reinforces what you already know, but with wonderful new ways of understanding exactly why the aids are so important for the horse and how the rider can best acquire these aids. Beginners and experienced riders alike will enjoy this book. It is easy to read and very informative.

I recently purchased this book and I love it! I read over 100 pages the first day! Jane explains importance of the half-halt, balance, forwardness and softness and how to acheive it. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to truly understand dressage and why dressage training is so important -- no matter what discipline you ride.