Basic dressage concepts for the learning rider.

Dancinglite · 09-25-2005, 03:38 PM

I sort of let it slip in another thread but yes I am in the process of writing a book on dressage training.

My aim is not for absolute beginners nor for high level dressage ( might consider adding if this ever flies) but rather for those that has some knowledge but can still get stuck and might lose focus of where they are going. Chapter one is complete and now working on chapter two.

The hardest thing is getting a publisher to publish it or doing that myself. These things take some time ( like a year sometimes) so nothing will be forthcoming for some time.

Moostang · 09-25-2005, 03:39 PM

You'll have to let us know the moment we can get a SIGNED copy! It sounds like what I need.

eventin_papa · 09-25-2005, 04:12 PM

^^ me too!! i am already in line for the 1st copy!!! hehe!! and signed of course lol. Good luck on getting it published!

crazi4horses · 09-25-2005, 04:18 PM

oh, let me know when it's done! I'll definatly have to pick up a copy (OR, ahve it shipped, lol.) Congrats on finishing the first chapter, good luck with the rest!

Zoomarsgirl · 09-25-2005, 04:28 PM

Wow, good luck! I may have to buy a copy!

minilove · 09-25-2005, 04:47 PM

thats amazing! I cant wait 2 c it, ill def get a copy, even though I dont think i'll ever try dressage. Its by u and its sure 2 be interesting.

Dancinglite · 09-25-2005, 04:49 PM

Here is the basic premis I have and would be more than willing to entertain ideas from anyone.

Basic dressage concepts for the learning rider.

Chapter 1

Horse selection…conformation

Chapter 2
Ground training for the unbroken horse

Chapter 3

The first year and development after breaking

Chapter 4

Training terms and meaning

Unconstraint
Impulsion
Basic lateral work
Suppleness
Balance and expression

Articles

Dancinglite · 09-25-2005, 08:29 PM

Bumping this up......

I would like to get any feedback on my previous post so I promise..........

I WILL NOT BITE !!

too much !

CrunchieTown · 09-25-2005, 08:39 PM

That sounds like a fantastic idea, I will have to def. get a copy if it gets published. You could also put in some commen problems that ppl might have like, if a horse is a drifter and all that how those problems can be fixed, if the horse doesn't go on the correct canter lead, what you should do to fix those problems. Like maybe survey some horse ppl and find out what they think the most frequent training problem is that they have or know of and give some tips on how to solve those problems!!
Great idea though, the book sounds like it will be awesome!!

S.HorseWoman · 09-25-2005, 09:20 PM

I will look forward to getting a copy

.

Might I suggest a chapter on equipment and its basic use? There are a ton of tools used in dressage that I know nothing about and I am sure there are others so it might be something useful to have

. A description of a proper dressage saddle, different bits, and lunging equipment would be a wonderful resource to have.

Also, perhaps some simple practice manuvers and tests for suppling and such? Those are always good to have!

09-25-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
Dancinglite Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,973 Blog Entries: 13	Basic dressage concepts for the learning rider. I sort of let it slip in another thread but yes I am in the process of writing a book on dressage training. My aim is not for absolute beginners nor for high level dressage ( might consider adding if this ever flies) but rather for those that has some knowledge but can still get stuck and might lose focus of where they are going. Chapter one is complete and now working on chapter two. The hardest thing is getting a publisher to publish it or doing that myself. These things take some time ( like a year sometimes) so nothing will be forthcoming for some time.

09-25-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 11,221 Images: 760 Blog Entries: 55	You'll have to let us know the moment we can get a SIGNED copy! It sounds like what I need. __________________ A train station is where the train stops. A bus station is where the bus stops. On my desk, I have a work station... http://moostangproductions.com http://www.hoovesnirons.com

09-25-2005, 04:12 PM	#3
eventin_papa Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 7th stall down, california Posts: 2,623 Images: 129 Blog Entries: 4	^^ me too!! i am already in line for the 1st copy!!! hehe!! and signed of course lol. Good luck on getting it published! __________________ Fen Cera "Ash" THF Countdown Days until Next Show :17

09-25-2005, 04:18 PM	#4
crazi4horses Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,684 Images: 261	oh, let me know when it's done! I'll definatly have to pick up a copy (OR, ahve it shipped, lol.) Congrats on finishing the first chapter, good luck with the rest! __________________ Honey --- One man's wrong lead is another man's counter-canter.

09-25-2005, 04:28 PM	#5
Zoomarsgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hicktown, Virginia Posts: 8,068 Images: 213	Wow, good luck! I may have to buy a copy! __________________ ~Jennifer~ "Some horse come into our lives & quickly go, others stay for awhile and leave hoofprints on our hearts. & we are never, ever the same again." Country & Zoomar. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace handsome boys, you will forever be missed. <3

09-25-2005, 04:47 PM	#6
minilove Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,851 Images: 92 Blog Entries: 1	thats amazing! I cant wait 2 c it, ill def get a copy, even though I dont think i'll ever try dressage. Its by u and its sure 2 be interesting. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvNKTjPR78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeP5nkW3qk4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFgugBXXlsQ

09-25-2005, 04:49 PM	#7
Dancinglite Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,973 Blog Entries: 13	Here is the basic premis I have and would be more than willing to entertain ideas from anyone. Basic dressage concepts for the learning rider. Chapter 1 Horse selection…conformation Chapter 2 Ground training for the unbroken horse Chapter 3 The first year and development after breaking Chapter 4 Training terms and meaning Unconstraint Impulsion Basic lateral work Suppleness Balance and expression Articles

09-25-2005, 08:29 PM	#8
Dancinglite Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,973 Blog Entries: 13	Bumping this up...... I would like to get any feedback on my previous post so I promise.......... I WILL NOT BITE !! too much !

09-25-2005, 08:39 PM	#9
CrunchieTown Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria (Aust) Posts: 1,590 Images: 241 Blog Entries: 7	That sounds like a fantastic idea, I will have to def. get a copy if it gets published. You could also put in some commen problems that ppl might have like, if a horse is a drifter and all that how those problems can be fixed, if the horse doesn't go on the correct canter lead, what you should do to fix those problems. Like maybe survey some horse ppl and find out what they think the most frequent training problem is that they have or know of and give some tips on how to solve those problems!! Great idea though, the book sounds like it will be awesome!! __________________ Thank-you Crunchie From Now Until Forever I'll Never Stop Loving You Please check out my websites of me singing I love my HGS family and I'd love your support!! www.youtube.com/julzmusic & www.myspace.com/julzeppingstall

09-25-2005, 09:20 PM	#10
S.HorseWoman Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,764 Images: 14 Blog Entries: 1	I will look forward to getting a copy . Might I suggest a chapter on equipment and its basic use? There are a ton of tools used in dressage that I know nothing about and I am sure there are others so it might be something useful to have . A description of a proper dressage saddle, different bits, and lunging equipment would be a wonderful resource to have. Also, perhaps some simple practice manuvers and tests for suppling and such? Those are always good to have! __________________ Posie - not mine, but still in my heart.

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