In Dressage for the 21st Century the author marries a genuine adherence to classical principles with modern thinking and draws analogies from a wide range of arts, science and philosophies. Whilst being firmly grounded in the works of the equestrian masters, this is nevertheless an extremely practical book which takes the reader from early work with the young horse to the airs above the ground. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 colour photographs and line illustrations, Dressage for the 21st Century is essential reading ...
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In Dressage for the 21st Century the author marries a genuine adherence to classical principles with modern thinking and draws analogies from a wide range of arts, science and philosophies. Whilst being firmly grounded in the works of the equestrian masters, this is nevertheless an extremely practical book which takes the reader from early work with the young horse to the airs above the ground. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 colour photographs and line illustrations, Dressage for the 21st Century is essential reading for riders and trainers at every level.
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Add this copy of Dressage for the 21st Century: Special Signed, Numbered to cart. $130.50, new condition, Sold by Pegasusbooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmington Hills, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Paul Belasik.
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Illustrated by Karl Leck, Et Al. New in New dust jacket. THIS IS A SPECIAL, LIMITED, NUMBERED [1030 COPIES], SIGNED EDITION. SIGNED AND NUMBERED ON THE FRONT END PAPER. Cover is green with gold lettering on spine. DJ is in a mylar cover. Edited by Martin Diggle. Green endpapers. Stitched binding. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of color photos and b/w drawings. Paul is an exceptional writer, trainer and rider. The cover shows him doing the levade--had the opportunity to see him do it in person, about 10' away from me--the thrill was indescribable. The horse pictured on the cover, St. Graal [Eli] was the horse I saw him share his absolute mastery and joy of riding with [alas, Eli died a few months later]. Belasik is considered one of the modern masters of dressage, included in Martin Diggle's series 'Masters of Dressage....' Sections are: Longeing and In-hand Work; Rider's Seat and Position--a Pure Form [his riding technique and form are pure and magnificent]; Straight, Forward Riding; Campaign School--Exercises of the Walk; Campaign School--Exercises of the Trot and Rein-back; Exercises of the Canter--the Modern Masterpiece; Haute Ecole; Airs Above the Ground. A must have for any serious student of dressage, modern and historic, classical in every respect. Oversized, 4#.; Color & B/W illustrations; 10 1/4 x 10 1/4; ix, 182 pages; Signed by Author.
