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Training the Horse in Hand: The Classical Iberian Principles (Hardcover)

by Alfons J. Dietz (Author) "Allow me to lengthen my stride even further!..." (more)
Key Phrases: work between the pillars, lunge rein, counter shoulder, Spanish Riding School (more...)
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An illustrated handbook on training the dressage horse on the lunge line and long reins in the classical Iberian and Viennese styles.


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In this handbook you will find fascinating information on the development of the horse, using all methods of work in hand:

Lungeing
Long reining
Training in hand according to the Iberian school
Training in hand according to the Viennese school
Schooling between the pillars
Working with shortened long reins and free long reins

Training The Horse in Hand presents a complete system for the development of the young horse, from its first lessons on the lunge line through the highest levels of dressage. All lessons are discussed, including lateral work, leg-yielding, shoulder-in, piaffe, passage, Spanish walk, and airs above the ground. The author places special value on the use of groundwork as an extension of training under saddle.
The art of riding lies in being able to understand the cause and effect of everything you do. If you abide by these rules when you work with your friend the horse, he will in return be a joyful companion who will be eager to do anything for you.
Nothing written in this book is "my method." There are experiences that are thousands of years old, which I have been allowed to discover in my own life and have become richer for doing so. Everything you read here is therefore "clinically tested" through the skill and knowledge of the old masters and myself, and only written in modern words. So I wish you a tremendous amount of fun as you read and apply this old wisdom.
- from the Introduction


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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: The Lyons Press (March 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592287069
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592287062
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,722 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Classical inhand principles so far!, October 11, 2005
By Baroque (MiddleEarth) - See all my reviews
This is a great book for people who want to learn classical in-hand principles using Iberian methods and the methods used by the SRS.

It's the best book I've seen so far on the topic of inhand schooling from novice through to advanced levels.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy read; great philosophy, February 6, 2007
By Dionne Niemi (Campbell, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I loved this book! I normally use books like this as a sleep aid, but this one kept me awake and interested the whole way through. This guy has a very easy and straight forward way of explaining these complicated concepts as well as instructing the reader to watch for the horse's natural ability. Because the whip needs to be used on the legs of the horse for the more advanced moves, he constantly reminds the reader that these lessons need to be applied with patience and kindness, and to praise the horse for the slightest attempt.

If you have a horse built for extreme collection and want to try something different, this book is for you.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a Book with the AIDS given clearly, July 20, 2007
Finally! A book on in hand training and how to take the movements from the ground to mounted training. And a real explanation of each step for teaching the Spanish Walk (among many other movements) to a green horse. This is a book we'll return to again and again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars it really made difference with me
amazing book , but needs more pictures and more images.

MUST READ if you are interested in spanish riding schools
Published 3 months ago by Emad Omar

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Excellent book, but not for a beginner. It doesn't go into very deep detail, so you do need some lounge line knowledge to really understand what the author is talking about.
Published 21 months ago by Vicki Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read! Great Photography!
Classical training -past present and future! This book would be interesting even if I wasn't trying to learn discrete training methods.
Published on March 8, 2007 by Carole J. Cox

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