Synopses & Reviews
Drawing on the theories of the old masters of dressage, Lessons in Lightness:
The Art of Educating the Horse shows how both horse and rider can greatly benefit from traditional dressage techniques and exercises. Written by a veteran horse trainer with more than thirty years of experience, this is the only book that takes the core elements of classical dressage and applies them as the basis for good general horsemanship today.
With this step-by-step program, both horse and rider learn from each other. The rider is taught to focus on subtle nuances of communication, while the horse develops gymnastically so he can respond correctly to the aids. Once the horse masters the basic exercises, the rider not only has a very rideable horse, but also one that can perform and advance in almost any discipline for which it is suitedfrom dressage and show jumping to Western pleasure and performance riding.
An exploration into the horses physiological and psychological state is the basis for building that strong bond most riders yearn to achieve. Learning lightness opens the door to the art of riding.
Review
"This book is terrific. It is respectful of both horse and rider, written clearly and thoughtfully with an easy to use layout and beautiful illustrations that support Mr. Russell's ideas."--
Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar "Follow this book and your horse will thank you for it."--
Horse Connection"This excellent book with its reams of valuable points is one that you will want to refer to again and again."--GMHA Journal
Synopsis
Drawing on the theories of respected dressage masters,
Lessons in Lightness shows how a rider at any level can greatly benefit from traditional dressage techniques and exercises, focusing on relaxing the horse, opening energy blocks, and building the horse’s overall strength. This is a great addition to all equestrians’ libraries.
Synopsis
A veteran trainer shows how to use traditional dressage exercises for optimum performance and communication between horse and rider.
About the Author
Veteran horse trainer
Mark Russell trains horses and riders from his home base in Mosheim, Tennessee.
Andrea W. Steele is a native of England and a lifelong equestrian. She lives on a small farm in Durham, Connecticut, with her husband and their horses.