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Carl Hester is one of the greatest ever equestrians, leading Great Britain to Gold Medal victory at the London 2012 Olympics. In these vibrant memoirs, he tells the incredible story of the passion for horse-riding which revolutionised his life and made him the champion he is today. Meer info

The Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final 2011, held in Leipzig, Germany, saw Adelinde Cornelissen finally win a top prize with Jerich Parzival. Meer info

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At last, a dressage book with a difference: how to train your horse – and enjoy it! National Champion Carl Hester gives us a fresh slant on dressage training – the key words being enjoyment and fun. Inspired by their hugely successful articles in Horse & Rider magazine, Carl Hester and Bernadette Faurie have combined their talents to make dressage training accessible to everyone. They offer advice on training all types of horse and all levels of rider. They explain how to set about improving the horse’s paces and suppleness, whilst keeping him happy and enthusiastic in his work. They describe how to ride dressage movements, from simple circles to flying changes, pointing out common mistakes and how to correct them. The pages are peppered with vital tips and step-by-step instructions, and there are over 100 specially shot colour photos of Carl schooling his horses at home, bringing on youngsters, and fine-tuning the more experienced superstars. This book is about every rider making the most of his or her own potential and, in the process, producing a horse that is more pleasing to ride and more athletic in its body Meer info

This text encompasses the areas of dressage, eventing and show jumping, and deals with concepts such as luck, "loser's limp", criticism, and inspiration. It aims to teach the reader relaxation exercises to banish stress and tension, and how to use imagining and word-power to achieve desired ends. Meer info

Learn the progressive system Leslie Webb has developed to “gymnasticize” her horses whether they’re green youngsters just starting their careers or advanced horses. From the series that ran in Practical Horseman, these 16 exercises will benefit any horse, whether he’s a hunter, eventer, jumper, trail, or eq horse. Leslie Webb's gymnastic exercises are simple, allowing you and your horse to focus on and develop one skill at a time. These exercises are: Simple: They allow you and your horse to focus on and develop one skill at a time. Diagnostic. Leslie explains how each one can correct an underlying problem that may be hindering you and your horse at home or in the show ring. Sensitizing. Your horse will learn to tune in to your seat for subtle cues that increase communication and response, determine his direction and bend, and act as the metronome that sets his rhythm, tempo, and length of stride. Useful. They’ll help you develop a logical, systematic warm-up and schooling program you can use every time you ride or compete. Effective. Guiding your horse through these gymnastics almost automatically puts him on the aids and makes him rhythmic, supple, and balanced. Meer info

The riding aids are the medium through which the rider’s wishes must be expressed. The author explains the elementary terms of the rider’s aids in easily understood terms, starting with the relaxed, balanced seat which forms the basis of all riding. Natural aids using the weight of the body as well as legs and hands are initially explained individually, then shown in practical co-ordination: How do I bring my horse to a halt? How do I change from the trot to the walk, from the walk to the canter? Meer info

A tongue-in-jowl examination of the sport of dressage as seen through the satirical eyes of a dressage husband. Meer info

A guide for the novice-your horse's suitability-getting started-finding the right riding instructor-getting the most out os lessons-other training methods-preparing for your first show- Meer info