The word dressage means training in French. Training makes a horse more balanced, supple, and responsive to his rider. But dressage is also a sport in which the accomplishments of the horse-and-rider team are judged according to certain standards. Dressage by the Letter addresses the needs of those riders who want to get started in the sport. It tells them how to select the right horse, choose an instructor, get the most out of lessons, maintain schedules, and prepare for the first show. This is a true beginner s book--one ...
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The word dressage means training in French. Training makes a horse more balanced, supple, and responsive to his rider. But dressage is also a sport in which the accomplishments of the horse-and-rider team are judged according to certain standards. Dressage by the Letter addresses the needs of those riders who want to get started in the sport. It tells them how to select the right horse, choose an instructor, get the most out of lessons, maintain schedules, and prepare for the first show. This is a true beginner s book--one that assumes no prior knowledge of dressage. Moira C. Harris is the editor of Horse Illustrated, the largest all-breed magazine in the U.S. She lives in Huntington Beach, California, where she rides and shows lower level dressage
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Very Good in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. vii, 216 pp. First printing. Remainder mark on the lower page edges. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.
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Used Very Good in Good jacket. Dust Jacket has some edge and corner wear, some scuffing, but still intact. Front and back covers are almost undamaged, with very slight edge and corner wear. Spine intact and undamaged with no creasing or warping. Binding is tight and intact, pages clean and unmarked. In very nice, but previously owned condition with minimal damage. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7.75"-9.75" tall; First edition, first printing hardcover in yellow paper covered boards with black cloth spine. Tips sharp, spine ends bumped, small watermark at foot of spine 1/2 inch up from bottom of panel. Slight corresponding mark on black spine cloth. Remainder mark on foot of page block. 217 pp text is crisp, unmarked and profusely illustrated with b/w photos. Chapters include: Dressage, An Overview, Your Horse's Suitability, Getting Started, Finding the Right Instructor, Getting the Most Out of Lessons, Maintaining Your Schedule, Other Training Methods, Preparing for Your First Show, Success on Show Day, Moving Forward, Moving Up, Index.
