Dressage for the New Age

by Dominique Barbier and Dominique Barbier with Mary Daniels

When I was 16 and about to give up on training Coro myself, I read this book. It illuminated exactly the relationship I wanted to have with my horse, the magic I believed could be achieved. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0132195771
• ISBN13: 9780132195775
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Opened my mind!

This was my first experience with Dominique Barbier and the French approach to dressage. His presentation of the French theory of lightness and harmony opened my mind. It changed my rigid approach and my horses have been very grateful. From this book I learned that lightness can be achieved without force. His instructions for work in-hand were clear and easy to duplicate on my own. Diagrams and explanations were clear and technical enough without being complicated. I felt this book was easy to read and understand, was presented in a progressive format and just oozed with a sensitivity and a passion for the horse that is not found in similar books. This book is a must read for any serious dressage rider, instructor or trainer.