Dressage with Kyra

by Kyra Kyrklund, Jytte Lemkow

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570764332
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	04/01/2009
Edition description:	New
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Who is Kyra Kyrkland
A Word from Jytte Lemkow


1. Communication — A Two Way System of Understanding
2. The History of Dressage and the Rider's Position
3. The Importance of the Trainer
4. Kyra's ABC
5. Straightness, Flexion and Leg-yielding
6. Turn on the Forehand and Rein Back
7. Collected Lateral Work
8. Canter Work
9. Flying Change of Leg
10. Improving the Gaits, Outline and Degree of Collection
11. Zigzag Half Passes in Trot and Canter
12. Pirouettes in Walk and Canter
13. Piaffe, Passage and the Transitions
14. Training Versus Competitive Riding
15. Judging Dressage by Jytte Lemkow
16. Kyra's Horses
17. Kyra's Trainers


Epilogue
Kyra's Results in Major Competitions
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"This book is inspiration pure and simple."  —Horse Illustrated

"Explore a dressage training method proven to succeed!"  —Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

Editorial Reviews

"This book is inspiration pure and simple."  —Horse Illustrated

"Explore a dressage training method proven to succeed!"  —Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

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