Books

Dressage Explained DVD

Part 3 - Suppleness through Flexion and Bend
Dr Britta Schoffmann

Parts 1, 2, and 4 were also listed for sale at the time of original listing.

"No circle, no volte, not even a corner is ridden without flexion and bend. Why? Firstly, the combination of both, the longitudinal bending increases suppleness from nose to tail and helps correct a horse's natural crookedness. Secondly, it makes it possible for the horse to stay balance through the turns when carrying a rider, reduces the loading of the inside foreleg, as well as working his neck and body muscles by alternating between stretching and contracting. Therefore, bending work has na incredible gymnasticizing effect and plays a very important role in maintaining soundness.

Learn all about the various lateral movements in this DVD
how each lateral movement should look
which aids are given - how and when
typical problems that may arise
why the lateral work can have a positive effect on the quality of the paces
how the lateral movements fit into the overall education of your horse

Dr Britta Schoffmann with a PhD in Sports Science, is also an internationally successful authoer, having written various Dressage training books for mnay years. Her own riding education was shaped by Masters such as Fritz Tempelmann, Harry Boldt and Klaus Balkenhol. The former Grand Prix rider receives suggestions and ideas for her practical writing style in her daily interaction with riding pupils of all levels and horses of various breeds. "

Approx. 82 mins.