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RIDING IN HARMONY
(Essential dressage techniques)
by PHIL BENNETT B.H.S.I.I. S.M.
All horses can be improved by correct riding and anyone can learn to ride in a harmonious, balanced and effective way. This new book, written in plain English, brings together and explains in an easily accessible style the principles of classical riding. It is aimed at all riders, from nervous novices through to advanced competition riders. It has a very attractive and clear design (160 page hardback) and is illustrated throughout with over 100 photographs and line drawings.
ISBN 1 86126 745 2
PUBLISHERS. U.K. Crowood Press, Email: enquiries@crowood.com
U.S.A. Trafalgar Square Publishing.
Australia and New Zealand. Peribo Pty Ltd.
THE AUTHOR. Phil Bennett is a freelance teacher and trainer with a broad equestrian background. Having gained his British Horse Society teaching qualifications, he then worked for many years with dressage horses, show jumpers, event horses, hunters and endurance horses. He was employed as chief instructor in a number of large teaching establishments and also ran his own competition livery yard. He has competed successfully in dressage, show jumping, showing and horse trials on a wide variety of horses. He now concentrates on freelance teaching, helping riders of all ages and standards from nervous novices to advanced competition riders.
THE BOOK. Organised into three parts, the book covers training the rider, training the horse and dressage competition.
Part one includes the mechanics of the classical position and how the rider learns to move in harmony with the horse in all paces. This is followed by a detailed explanation of the correct application of the aids and their effect on the horse. It ends with a unique chapter on stretching exercises for riders.
Part two covers such topics as rhythm, relaxation, contact, impulsion, suspension, straightness, collection, self-carriage and correct half-halts. A whole chapter is devoted to the outline and correct carriage of the horse. Putting the horse on the aids (on the bit), bending and lateral suppleness are thoroughly explored and the chapter on two-track lateral exercises includes easy to understand explanations of the aids for each movement. Part two concludes with a chapter examining what to do when things go wrong in the training.
Part three starts with a look at the requirements at different levels of competition. There is a useful chapter with tips and advice on the correct riding of school movements and dressage figures. Other topics include the scale of marks and an explanation of judges’ terminology.
This book is essential reading for anyone who seeks a humane, harmonious and successful method of riding and training their horses. Following these principles should lead to better riding and happier horses.
Contact details; Email: p.bennett200@ntlworld.com.
Phil is based in Kent, Enland.
(Essential dressage techniques)
by PHIL BENNETT B.H.S.I.I. S.M.
All horses can be improved by correct riding and anyone can learn to ride in a harmonious, balanced and effective way. This new book, written in plain English, brings together and explains in an easily accessible style the principles of classical riding. It is aimed at all riders, from nervous novices through to advanced competition riders. It has a very attractive and clear design (160 page hardback) and is illustrated throughout with over 100 photographs and line drawings.
ISBN 1 86126 745 2
PUBLISHERS. U.K. Crowood Press, Email: enquiries@crowood.com
U.S.A. Trafalgar Square Publishing.
Australia and New Zealand. Peribo Pty Ltd.
THE AUTHOR. Phil Bennett is a freelance teacher and trainer with a broad equestrian background. Having gained his British Horse Society teaching qualifications, he then worked for many years with dressage horses, show jumpers, event horses, hunters and endurance horses. He was employed as chief instructor in a number of large teaching establishments and also ran his own competition livery yard. He has competed successfully in dressage, show jumping, showing and horse trials on a wide variety of horses. He now concentrates on freelance teaching, helping riders of all ages and standards from nervous novices to advanced competition riders.
THE BOOK. Organised into three parts, the book covers training the rider, training the horse and dressage competition.
Part one includes the mechanics of the classical position and how the rider learns to move in harmony with the horse in all paces. This is followed by a detailed explanation of the correct application of the aids and their effect on the horse. It ends with a unique chapter on stretching exercises for riders.
Part two covers such topics as rhythm, relaxation, contact, impulsion, suspension, straightness, collection, self-carriage and correct half-halts. A whole chapter is devoted to the outline and correct carriage of the horse. Putting the horse on the aids (on the bit), bending and lateral suppleness are thoroughly explored and the chapter on two-track lateral exercises includes easy to understand explanations of the aids for each movement. Part two concludes with a chapter examining what to do when things go wrong in the training.
Part three starts with a look at the requirements at different levels of competition. There is a useful chapter with tips and advice on the correct riding of school movements and dressage figures. Other topics include the scale of marks and an explanation of judges’ terminology.
This book is essential reading for anyone who seeks a humane, harmonious and successful method of riding and training their horses. Following these principles should lead to better riding and happier horses.
Contact details; Email: p.bennett200@ntlworld.com.
Phil is based in Kent, Enland.