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Guide to Training the Young Horse – K.A. von Ziegner

May 13, 2009 / Christophe Krowchuk / Recommended Books
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Review; “I recommend this volume for all equestrians. Whether you ride dressage, event, or show jump, this volume can be used as a training tool.” –Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar. “This in-depth and intelligent volume is a great guide to the basic training of all horses, not just dressage horses. The author’s ideas were accessible and easy to follow. I recommend this volume for all equestrians.”–Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar

Drawing on centuries of European practice, The Elements of Dressage will help any reader perfect the union between horse and rider. Dressage has been around since the time of the ancient Greeks, but reached its heights in Europe, and particularly in Germany. The German approach is now the preferred method in most countries, and the author has been teaching it for more than fifty years. There are ten principal elements in the German method, and they include: relaxation, regularity, freedom, contact, straightness, and Durchlassigkeit. Both beginning and advanced trainers and riders will learn why the ten elements exist, how to develop them in a horse, and even when not to use them. Starting with the basics, and moving on towards the most subtle aspects, The Elements of Dressage is the complete guide to the art of training and riding a horse. (7 x 9 3/4, 128 pages, diagrams)

Kurd Albrecht von Ziegner has operated an internationally renowned riding school in Mechtersen, Germany, south of Hamburg, since 1971. Trained as an officer in the cavalry school in Hannover, he became a leading NATO officer in the 1950s and took over, among other things, the construction of the Turkish cavalry school in Ankara. He is also one of the most prominent and successful dressage trainers in the United States, where he developed a new judging system, the Prix St. James. Winner of the German Rider Cross in Gold, the author shares insights from more than fifty years of training. He is also the author of many articles and books, including The Basics: A Guideline for Successful Training.

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10 comments on “Guide to Training the Young Horse – K.A. von Ziegner”

  1. Anonymous says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Simply the best description of the training scale around
    As a relative new-comer to dressage I have struggled to understand the so-called ‘training scale’ and how I can apply it in my training program.

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  2. Irene says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    The Elements of Dressage
    If you are interested in Classical dressage…. buy this book! It is an excellent reference for working with a young horse. It is definitely all about the horse- as it should be.

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  3. Timmy says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Enjoyed the book
    Enjoyed the book. Not really for a beginner. I liked the way he covered the process with out going into overload on techniques you should already know about, like lunging your…

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  4. Zuleika says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Wow, dressage is understandable
    I thought this was an excellent book. I bought it to help provide some guidance while training my young horse, and it not only gave me a nice guideline of what-to-train-when, but…

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  5. Wren says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great Book!
    Very helpful, great ideas on horsemanship and training. A must read for anyone serious about correct, empathetic horsemanship.

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  6. Zuriel says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    The Elements of Dressage: A Guide for Training the Young Horse
    This is a book that should be mandatory reading for all aspiring Dressage riders, as well as those who train and start youngsters!

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  7. Yu jie says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Own this book!
    This is a book that should be in every Dressage enthusiast’s library! A clearly written, valuable book for any rider, especially at the lower levels of dressage, with a horse of…

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  8. Anonymous says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Fill in the gaps of your horsemanship
    I am very enthusiastic about “The Elements of Dressage: A Guide to Training the Young Horse” and will be recommending it to my friends and students.

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  9. Fidelina says:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    MUST READ
    This is the single best book on the training of the young horse. A must read for everyone looking for sound advice. Very oppinionated. Excellent!

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  10. tom tate says:
    November 10, 2009 at 1:10 am

    this is one of the best books ive ever read, its opinionated AND the information was great, i highly recommend it

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