Master the Art of Dressage with Olympic Insight 🏅🐴
The Dressage Horse by Harry Boldt is more than just a book—it’s a complete training companion for serious riders who want to understand what it takes to succeed in dressage at the highest levels.
Harry Boldt is one of the most accomplished dressage riders in history, with Olympic gold and silver medals, World Championship wins, and decades of experience training elite horses. In this illustrated guide, he shares what he’s learned through years of riding, coaching, and perfecting the art of dressage.
Whether you’re working through training levels or dreaming of Grand Prix, this book gives you:
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A clear breakdown of how to train a dressage horse step-by-step
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Advice on choosing the right training method for different types of horses
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Solutions for retraining horses that have been taught incorrectly
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Insights into how top riders approach movement, balance, and rhythm
One of the most valuable parts of this book is its visual content. With hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations—including rare slow-motion sequences of advanced movements—you’ll be able to see the mechanics of dressage like never before. Movements like piaffe, passage, and flying changes are broken down frame by frame, making even the most technical exercises easier to understand.
You’ll also get diagrams that explain when and how to apply the right aids—weight, rein, and leg—to communicate clearly with your horse.
In this updated edition, top riders like Edward Gal, Isabell Werth, and Anky van Grunsven contribute their experience, giving you an inside look at the personalities, strengths, and quirks of some of today’s most famous dressage horses. Their stories add a modern perspective to Boldt’s classic approach.
Whether you’re a competitive rider, a dressage enthusiast, or someone who just wants to understand the sport on a deeper level, The Dressage Horse is an essential resource. It’s packed with professional-level instruction but written in a way that’s clear and easy to follow—ideal for teen riders ready to take their knowledge to the next level.
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