101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider

The book's unique format, with an arena diagram or drawing illustrating each exercise.  Several chapters address different dressage goals such as looseness, balance, straightness, suspension, and lightness. Others focus on improving rider position, lengthening the stride, and perfecting flying changes.

Dressage is the ultimate achievement of oneness between horse and rider. Featuring a full arena diagram and step-by-step instructions for each exercise, this sturdy book is designed to allow the rider to hang it on a hook and refer to it from the saddle. You'll learn how to improve your riding position; master looseness, balance, and suspension; and perfect flying changes as you work toward dressage success.

Jec Aristotle Ballou has trained dressage horses of all breeds and taught riders of all levels for 20 years. She ran her own classical riding school in Vermont for several years and now trains Andalusians and Lusitanos in California. She has written for many publications including Chronicle of the Horse, Dressage Today, Western Horseman, and more.