Dressage for the New Age (Prentice Hall Press equestrian books) [Hardcover]

Dominique Barbier (Author), Mary Daniels (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Prentice-Hall; 1st edition (August 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132195771
• ISBN-13: 978-0132195775
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Opened my mind!, December 31, 2000

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This review is from: Dressage for the New Age (Prentice Hall Press equestrian books) (Hardcover)

This was my first experience with Dominique Barbier and the French approach to dressage. His presentation of the French theory of lightness and harmony opened my mind. It changed my rigid approach and my horses have been very grateful. From this book I learned that lightness can be achieved without force. His instructions for work in-hand were clear and easy to duplicate on my own. Diagrams and explanations were clear and technical enough without being complicated. I felt this book was easy to read and understand, was presented in a progressive format and just oozed with a sensitivity and a passion for the horse that is not found in similar books. This book is a must read for any serious dressage rider, instructor or trainer.