Dressage with Kyra by Kyra Kyrklund
Kyra Kyrklund is one of the world's most talented dressage riders, and in this updated and revised edition of her very successful book she explains the unique system of training that has brought her repeated success with numerous horses, from the lower levels to Grand Prix. Step-by-step she guides the rider through what she calls her basic 'ABCs,' revealing how she teaches horses to work hard, happily, while using the lightest aids possible. Throughout, she stresses the importance of an open and honest two-way communication between horse and rider - and above all else, a training system that is fair and enjoyable. Features three new chapters, including one on Kyrklund's famous horses, and many new photographs.
Few of us could afford lessons with Kyra Kyrklund, but now you can have the next best thing at your fingertipsHer updated and extended Dressage with Kyra explains the training methods the author has used to phenomenal success.
Kyra, top trainer, top competitor, dependable, thoughtful, authoritative, is endowed with those flashes of insight that light up horsemanship and her sport. She takes account of the modern development of competitive dressage while maintaining her own high standard of classical horsemanship. These techniques are expounded here with great clarity.
To dressage enthusiasts, Kyra Kyrklund will need no introduction, but this book has something to offer all riders interested in improving their horse's schooling and training... In addition to the excellent photographs there are plenty of clearly drawn exercises that the reader can take advantage of in their training.
Kyra, top trainer, top competitor, dependable, thoughtful, authoritative, is endowed with those flashes of insight that light up horsemanship and her sport. She takes account of the modern development of competitive dressage while maintaining her own high standard of classical horsemanship. These techniques are expounded here with great clarity.
To dressage enthusiasts, Kyra Kyrklund will need no introduction, but this book has something to offer all riders interested in improving their horse's schooling and training... In addition to the excellent photographs there are plenty of clearly drawn exercises that the reader can take advantage of in their training.
Finnish Grand Prix rider Kyra Kyrklund is a six-time Olympian and considered a legend in the sport. She rode in six Olympics on six different Grand Prix horses, her first in 1980 on Piccolo, her last in 2008 on Max. She won silver at the 1990 World Equestrian Game on Matador, she has been a Nordic Champion, won 10 Finish Championships, has ridden at six World Cup Finals and won the 1991 edition in Paris. Kyrklund has been a Swedish national team trainer. She is a professor in equitation at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with National Equine Centers Flyinge and Strömsholm. Kyra lives with her husband Richard White at Snowhill Farm in West Sussex, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781570764332 |
| ISBN 10 | 1570764336 |
| Title | Dressage with Kyra |
| Author | Kyra Kyrklund |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Trafalgar Square |
| Year published | 2024-01-14 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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