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Selecting the Dressage Horse: Conformation, Movement, Temperament [Hardcover]

Dirk Willem Rosie (Author), Anky van Grunsven (Author)
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March 1, 2007
A complete description of the ideal dressage horse, covering all aspects of sports horse conformation, movement, and temperament from the viewpoints of both the rider and the breeder.

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"The most striking thing about this book is it's thoroughness. Rosie uses great detail in every section, and draws from the experience and opinions of other dressage professionals."  —Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

About the Author

Dirk Willem Rose worked for the KWPN (Royal Dutch Warmblood Studbook) from 1994 until 2006 and runs a breeding farm in the Netherlands. Anky van Grunsven is a two-time Olympic individual Gold Medalist.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (March 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570763623
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570763625
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #700,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Dressage Video, January 10, 2011
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If you don't understand what it means to get your horse on the bit and how to make contact with the horse's mouth, you will after watching this DVD carefully. Her back to basics approach is thorough and very helpful.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Basics of shopping for dressage horse, July 12, 2010
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This book is great for anyone wanting to know the basics of what can make a dressage horse great by his/her conformation and to know what to look for when buying a potential dressage horse. great pictures, the book could have put in more pictures when comparing horses.

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book ROCKS!, April 1, 2009
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I absolutly love this book. The pictures are beautiful and the text is easy to read. The practical advice Anky gives to choosing a dressage horse is very clear and insightful. I highly reccommend reading this book before purchasing your next dressage horse!
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