Jane Savoie's Dressage 101

by Jane Savoie

Overview

Dressage 101is a one-volume new edition of the bestsellersCross-Train Your HorseandMore Cross-TrainingIt's a simple, riddle-free system of training that places a high priority on the horse's physical and mental well-being. Beginning with the three golden rules of dressage training—clarity, consistency, and kindness—Jane Savoie walks you through her four stages of dressage education.Stage One is an introductory course in the basics, and Stage Two covers the nuts and bolts of training, including transitions, school figures, and movements.By the time you finish Stage Two, you'll have a happy, responsive horse that understands going forward and being straight; accepts contact so you can communicate with him through the reins; moves in a regular rhythm and a steady tempo in all three gaits; and can do transitions, circles, and turns, back up, lengthen his stride, and go sideways.In Stage Three, Jane translates the secrets surrounding the half-halt, enabling you to put your horse on the bit, and adding a whole new dimension to your training. You'll even be ready for some fancy stuff in Stage Four. Don't worry, everything in this book is well within the capacity of most horses—we're simply talking about the work required in the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) dressage tests at Third Level. This includes collected, medium, and extended gaits; advanced lateral movements; and flying changes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570768774
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	04/04/2018
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	488
File size:	130 MB
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About the Author

Jane Savoie is the author of many dressage titles, including" Cross-Train Your Horse" and "That Winning Feeling""!" She was the reserve rider for the bronze medal-winning dressage team in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and has won nine Horse of the Year awards as well as three National Freestyle Championships. She divides her time between Berlin, Vermont, and Wellington, Florida.
Jane Savoie (April 15, 1949 –January 4, 2021) was a tenacious dressage competitor, committed teacher, and extraordinarily vibrant presence in the equestrian world. She left behind a legacy of learning materials she passionately created and curated over the course of a riding and teaching career that spanned decades and continents. Teaching, in all its forms—from coaching Olympic teams to instructing amateur riders to presenting inspiring motivational talks at events—was her calling, and one to which she gave generously, infusing every lesson with boundless energy and exciting ideas. Savoie was committed to giving every rider and every experience level equal opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve goals, big and small. She found the best way to reach more individuals with in-depth training that anyone could afford was through books and videos. A prolific writer, her first instructional book was published in 1992 (That Winning Feeling!) and her last in 2020 (Dressage Between the Jumps) with many others in between. Through her books and videos, Savoie’s extraordinary knowledge and innovative training techniques remain available to those seeking breakthroughs in their riding and in their lives. In this way, her true passion for teaching and learning, and her amazing commitment to the equestrian community, lives on.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This massive book doesn't merely provide tips for success, but rather a whole plan for how to develop your dressage skills and your horse's performance from beginning to end." —Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar (August 30, 2011)

"Clear and concise, Dressage 101 gives you the basic tools to communicate with your horse and develop his body and movements. Whether you plan to continue your dressage schooling or you're heading for the nearest hunter ring or cross-country course, the book will help you and your horse get there with grace, beauty and athleticism." —Practical Horseman

Editorial Reviews

This book explains to dressage newcomers the theories behind the sport and the basics to strive for. Then, with clearly presented instructions, helpful illustrations, and large color photos, Jane sets out to teach the reader how to achieve each of the basics. The presentation couldn’t be much clearer.” —Dressage Today

“Pick up Jane Savoie’s Dressage 101. She has tailored the book to all disciplines. You must really take the time to read it, study it, understand and practice it. I’ve found Jane’s methods to be enormously helpful to my own riding and teaching. It’s not just a read, but must read for every hunter-jumper rider.” —George H. Morris, former Chef d’Equipe US Show Jumping Team

“If you are new to the skills of dressage work, then you must read this book. Jane Savoie is an engaging writer who uses visualization and an upbeat style to create a happy, optimistic book. Dressage has been in need of such a book that explains things more thoroughly.” —The American Quarter Horse Journal

“Clear and concise…gives you the basic tools to communicate with your horse and develop his body and movements.” —Practical Horseman

From the Publisher