Tug of War: Classical versus Modern Dressage - Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Modern Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann Edition:New Edition Austrian Art of Riding traces

Austrian Art of Riding traces the contributions of pivotal Austrian horsemen through 500 years of elegance and ease in equestrian art

Illustrations: 138 color photos

(Aphrodite Anagnost (aka Frances Williams) & Robert P

A biomechanical problem-solving approach to training challenges

Tug of War: Classical versus Modern Dressage - Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Modern Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann Edition:New Edition Austrian Art of Riding tracesGerman rider and equine veterinarian Dr. Gerd Heuschmann is well known in dressage circles and admired for his plain speaking regarding what he deems the incorrect and damaging training methods commonly employed by riders and trainers involved in competition today. Here, he presents an intelligent and thought provoking exploration of both classical and modern training methods, including hyperflexion (also known as Rollkur), against a practical