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Tug of War : Classical Versus Modern Dressage - Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Modern Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health by Gerd Heuschmann (2007, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTrafalgar Square Books
ISBN-101570763755
ISBN-139781570763755
eBay Product ID (ePID)59774268
Product Key Features
Book TitleTug of War : Classical Versus Modern Dressage - Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Modern Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health
Number of Pages143 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEquestrian, Animals / Horses, Horses
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Nature, Sports & Recreation
AuthorGerd Heuschmann
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.9 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-023280
Reviews"Should be given as compulsory reading to all judges, trainers, riders—both competitve and weekend—and breeders." — Nathalie Todd, member, The Classical Riding Club, "I strongly reccommend this book for all. This book is a must for anyone with any pretentions to riding." -British Horse, "Should be given as compulsory reading to all judges, trainers, riders-both competitve and weekend-and breeders." -Nathalie Todd, member, The Classical Riding Club, "Should be given as compulsory reading to all judges, trainers, riders--both competitve and weekend--and breeders." -- Nathalie Todd, member, The Classical Riding Club, "An excellent book not only for those involved with dressage, but for the hunter/jumper/combined training disciplines as well." —Today's Equestrian, "This is a very important book for riders because Heuschmann addresses the current tendency to derail classical dressage riding." — USDF Connection (March 14, 2011), "An excellent book not only for those involved with dressage, but for the hunter/jumper/combined training disciplines as well." --Today's Equestrian, "An excellent book not only for those involved with dressage, but for the hunter/jumper/combined training disciplines as well." -Today's Equestrian, "I strongly reccommend this book for all. This book is a must for anyone with any pretentions to riding." — British Horse, "I strongly recommend this book for all. This book is a must for anyone with any pretentions to riding." — British Horse, "I strongly recommend this book for all. This book is a must for anyone with any pretentions to riding." -- British Horse, "This is a very important book for riders because Heuschmann addresses the current tendency to derail classical dressage riding." -- USDF Connection (March 14, 2011)
SynopsisGerman rider and equine veterinarian Dr. Gerd Heuschmann is well-known in dressage circles--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 backdrop of the horse's basic anatomy and physiology. In a detailed yet comprehensible fashion, Dr. Heuschmann describes parts of the horse's body that need to be correctly developed by the dressage rider. He then examines how they function both individually and within an anatomical system, and how various schooling techniques affect these parts for the good, or for the bad. Using vivid color illustrations of the horse's skeletal system, ligaments, and musculature, in addition to comparative photos depicting "correct" versus "incorrect" movement--and most importantly, photos of damaging schooling methods--Dr. Heuschmann convincingly argues that the horse's body tells us whether our riding is truly gymnasticizing and "building the horse up," or simply wearing it down and tearing it apart. He then outlines his ideal "physiological education" of the horse. Training should mirror the mental and physical development of the horse, fulfilling "classical" requirements--such as regularity of the three basic gaits, suppleness, and acceptance of the bit--rather than disregarding time-tested values for quick fixes that could lead to the degradation of the horse's well-being. Dr. Heuschmann's assertion that the true objectives of dressage schooling must never be eclipsed by simple "mechanical perfection" is certain to inspire riders at all levels to examine their riding, their riding goals, and the techniques they employ while pursuing them., German rider and equine veterinarian Dr. Gerd Heuschmann is well-known in dressage circles--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 backdrop of the horse's basic anatomy and physiology. In a detailed yet comprehensible fashion, Dr. Heuschmann describes parts of the horse's body that need to be correctly developed by the dressage rider. He then examines how they function both individually and within an anatomical system, and how various schooling techniques affect these parts for the good, or for the bad. Using vivid color illustrations of the horse's skeletal system, ligaments, and musculature, in addition to comparative photos depicting correct versus incorrect movement--and most importantly, photos of damaging schooling methods--Dr. Heuschmann convincingly argues that the horse's body tells us whether our riding is truly gymnasticizing and building the horse up, or simply wearing it down and tearing it apart. He then outlines his ideal physiological education of the horse. Training should mirror the mental and physical development of the horse, fulfilling classical requirements--such as regularity of the three basic gaits, suppleness, and acceptance of the bit--rather than disregarding time-tested values for quick fixes that could lead to the degradation of the horse's well-being. Dr. Heuschmann's assertion that the true objectives of dressage schooling must never be eclipsed by simple mechanical perfection is certain to inspire riders at all levels to examine their riding, their riding goals, and the techniques they employ while pursuing them.
LC Classification NumberSF309.5.H48 2007
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- 19 Jun, 2025
If you like competitive riding at a high level it’s a must read …..any discipline!
Great book at a very fair priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
