Preparing for Dressage the Right Way The Correct Training Methods For Success

by von Rönne, Katja

• ISBN13: 9780857880055
• ISBN10: 0857880055
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-08
• Publisher: Cadmos Books

Summary

An essential tool for everyday use, this practical book makes dressage easy by providing concrete instructions on how to correctly ride dressage lessons from novice to Grand Prix A practical guide in the best sense of the word, instead of training each step of the exercise separately, internationally renowned trainer Katja von Ronne recommends following a "central theme" when training the horse. Instead of simply being reeled off, all of the lessons have an explicit purpose--to exercise the horse correctly and to nurture it in harmony and trust. Maintaining health and teamwork are paramount her methods, and descriptive explanations in each chapter show how to train a horse in a structured way, as well as what the rider can do if problems arise. A training plan with sequences of exercises connects the individual lessons for ultimate accessibility and cohesiveness of learning.

Author Biography

Katja von Rönne is an internationally successful dressage trainer who has taught in Austria, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Japan, and Taiwan. She currently holds the highest equestrian qualification in Germany, and has been trained by Helmut Beck-Broichsitter, among others.