I LOVE Jane Savoie’s Cross training books. I am not a dressage rider, but I have been referencing her books for years. Definitely recommend them.
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I am surprised no one suggested Alois Podhajsky’s Training of Horse and Rider.
If you want a correct technical explanation this is your Go To book.
I admit it can be a dry read, but I taught my horse counter canter from his chapter on the movement & I am no pro.[/QUOTE]
It’s not a dry read, it reads like a great novel. But with its renvers-voltes and things it may be a bit hard to get if you’re a novice… (edit: this is not to imply that 2DogsFarm is a novice, I just don’t think it’s the best book for beginners…)
I recommend Academic Horse Training by Andrew and Manuela McLean but I think it’s only available in Australia. It’s the best how-to guide ever, with lots of pictures and very detailed instructions, from basic in-hand training through GP.
All great suggestions.
Two that should be required reading for any dressage rider: Riding Logic-Wilhelm Museler and Reflections on Equestrian Art-Nuno Oliveira.
Harry Boldt’s Book - Das DressurPferd - it has been re-released in English, and it is fabulous! The photography is stunning! And it is quite readable.
I also love Kyra’s books - they are very readable and “real life”. There are so many good books out there - you could read forever. Don’t forget to ride! You will never learn dressage unless you actually ride - with good eyes on the ground to help you!
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There are so many good books out there - you could read forever. Don’t forget to ride! You will never learn dressage unless you actually ride - with good eyes on the ground to help you![/QUOTE]
Exactly! Even for people who are accomplished riders in other disciplines, it is impossible to learn dressage by reading. And a little bit of knowledge can be dangerous!
Albrecht’s “Elements of Dressage” is a very good one.
Clear writing, and with lots of illustrations and diagrams that demonstrate the correct basics.
