Tug of War Classical Versus Modern Dressage - Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Modern Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health

Name: Tug of War Classical Versus Modern Dressage - Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Modern Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health
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ISBN: 9781570763755

ISBN-10: 1570763755

ISBN-13: 9781570763755

Edition: 2007

Authors: Gerd Heuschmann, Reina Abelshauser

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Describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse, this book by an experienced veterinarian identifies widely-used incorrect training methods--especially in dressage--that can undermine a horse's health and well-being. Starting with the question "Who is responsible for this? "the book looks at breeders, breed associations, instructors, judges, riders, spectators, and the governing bodies of horse sports. The hyperflexion issue, the discussion shows, is that training affects horses both for good and for ill, and riders should reject any methods that cause pain or fail to respect the mental habits and physiological needs of their animals.

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication date: 9/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 143
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Dr Gerd Heuschmann is a veterinarian with a research interest in the training of horses in equestrian sports.



Foreword



Foreword



Preface


About the Author



Who's Responsible for Today's Training Problems?


Riders


Breeders


Judges


Spectators


Instructors and Trainers



Riding According to Classical Principles: What Does It Mean?



Basic Equine Anatomy


The Horse, the "Unknown" Creature


"The Head Must Be Down!"


The Skeleton


The "Upper Contraction System"


The Nuchal Ligament


The Supraspinous Ligament


The Muscles


The Long Back Muscle


The "Lower Contraction System"


The Neck Muscles


The Muscles of the Croup and Hind Limbs



Functional Connections-and Their Importance in Correct Training


Passive Ligament System of the Trunk and the Cervical Spine


The Effect of This Posture on the Spine


Stretching Forward and Downward


Why Is It So Important to Have a Loose Back with Supple Muscles?


The Horse's Basic Gaits


The Head-Neck Axis


Relative Elevation: A "Carried" Back


Absolute Elevation: A "Hollow" Back


Hyperflexion aka Rollkur: An "Overstretched" Back


A "Broken" Neckline



Correct Physiological Training


The Young Horse


Lateral Movements


Contact


Using Draw Reins


Ride Outdoors!


Developing "Pushing Power" and Collection


Anatomical Preconditions of the Horse


Correct Collection-Is it Still in Demand?



Training from a Veterinary Point of View


Treatment and Correction



Conclusions


Closing Words


The Great Importance of Looseness


The Nine Ethical Principles of the True Horseman


Afterword


Bibliography and Recommended Reading


Photo Credits


Index