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Recommended Reading by Suzin
by Official Instruction Handbook of the German National Equestrian Federation This is one of my favorite basic books. Excellent beginner rider book covering pre-requisites for successful training of rider, seat, aids, basic exercises and dressage movements. It also covers cavaletti work as well as stadium jumping. Toward the end of the book you will find basic cross-country riding. A ‘YES’ to have in your equestrian library for reference.
"An Anatomy of Riding" by H. Schusdziarra, M.D. & V. Schusdzirra, M.D. This is a must for any serious rider, dressage, hunter, jumper, etc.
Excellent book that will help riders understand how their anatomy influences the horse.
The jacket cover says revolutionary approach, and I really believe it will help to
understand specifically what muscles are involved when you brace your back, and how they
should be used. BUT be warned folks, this book is a killer to read. For some of you it
will be dryer than kitty litter. It is only ½ thick, but feels like a 3 inch to get
through. Hang in there, you will get it. When I got this book I fell asleep after the
first two sentences with my head in the book (woke up with drool on the corner of my
mouth). But I can now understand it completely, and it has been of great assistance in my
own riding. I still refer to it to refresh my memory. A ‘Yes’ book for the
library. "Advanced Techniques of Riding" by The Official Instruction Handbook of the German National Equestrian Federation This book covers training of horse and rider in advanced dressage and eventing.. It starts off with a very good history of riding from the 16th century to the 20th century. Advanced Techniques of Riding and Principles of Riding are used in the formal course of study for the professional horseman license (so it says in the cover). What you might also find interesting is the advice it gives to the trainer .
Alois Podhajsky was famous as director of the Spanish
Riding School in Vienna. What a lot of people do not know, Col. Alois Podhajsky learned
from a wide variety of horses and his major learning time was in the Austrian Cavalry
School. I do not want to write to much, this book is fun to read and I think a learning
experience in itself. A ‘Yes’ book for the library, and it now has been
republished, and is back in print.
Most people know who these two are. If you do not, Reiner
Klimke and Ahlerich won the Olympic Gold Medal in 1984. In the book Klimke reveals the
full story behind their achievements. Seems Ahlerich was difficult and headstrong. I was
given the book as a gift and to my surprise I really enjoyed the story. I was sorry the
book ended. I think the book is fun, interesting with warmth and humor, enjoy.
"Bolt" Dick Francis I love all of Dick Francis’s books, "Bolt" is one of my favorites with his well known character Kit. You always end up on the race track. Dick Francis, in his time, was a well known jockey. They are fun books and easy reading. Other Dick Frances books: Field of
Thirteen (Short Stories) Keep checking in on the recommended book section. I will
add more books to the list and would be happy to hear from anyone who would like to give
me their opinions on these books. I would be happy to list any books favorites, fact or
fiction, that you would like to share with others... |
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