Common Sense Dressage (2nd Edition)

Includes: - Understanding the vital role of the 's spine in correct movement and as the communication link with the rider - Exercises for the rider t improve balance  the key to a good position - Exercises for activating the hindquarters to fully develop the horse's ability to use its body. - Exercises to prepare and teach the lateral movements leg-yielding, shoulder-in, hunches-in and out, and half pass - Special exercises for specific conformation problems - Canter work, including counter-canter and flying changes - Collection, extension and in between - The often-overlooked role of the timing of the rider the secret of good transitions - Using the work in hand in a complete training program - Passage and piaffe - And much, much more All presented in a clear highly-readable text and generously illustrated with photos, diagrams and drawings.