Synopses & Reviews
No matter the level of the competition or the skill of the horse, with this dressage training system any rider with basic riding skills can learn the methods that have made Olympian Kyra Kyrklund so successful. Straightforward and traditional, the Kyrklund system comprehensively covers the fundamentals of dressage before progressing into more advanced training. Two-way communication between horse and rider on an emotional level is emphasized throughout to further a solid foundation. This strengthened bond not only unlocks the techniques of one of the worlds best dressage trainers, but it also provides greater enjoyment of horse riding on an everyday basis.
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"This book is inspiration pure and simple." Horse Illustrated
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"Explore a dressage training method proven to succeed!" Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar
Synopsis
This book is on the USDF Instructor Certification Recommended Reading List. Kyra Kyrklund is one of the world's most talented dressage riders, and in this updated and revised edition of her very successful book she explains the unique system of training that has brought her repeated success with numerous horses, from the lower levels to Grand Prix. Step-by-step she guides the rider through what she calls her basic "ABCs," revealing how she teaches horses to work hard, happily, while using the lightest aids possible. Throughout, she stresses the importance of an open and honest two-way communication between horse and rider--and above all else, a training system that is fair and enjoyable. Features three new chapters, including one on Kyrklund's famous horses, and many new photographs.
About the Author
Kyra Kyrklund has trained more than a dozen horses in international Grand Prix standard and is a five-time Olympian. Jytte Lemkow is an international dressage judge and an experienced, rider, journalist, and photographer.