Dressage training for professional horse lovers

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All riders, whether competing or riding for pleasure, seek a tractable, relaxed, and motivated horse. Achieving this depends on the rider's understanding of training methods and their horse's physiology and psyche. By following the practical advice provided, riders can efficiently reach their training goals while ensuring their horses remain physically and mentally sound. Knut Krüger learned gentle training methods from Paul Stecken, who emphasized riding horses in a lengthening position and developed a systematic approach for preparing older horses for correct collection. Krüger utilizes the training scale to instill principles such as rhythm, relaxation, and impulsion, while also rehabilitating horses that have suffered from harsh training methods. Dr. Konstanze Krüger, a veterinary medicine graduate with extensive riding experience and a background in 3-day eventing, has researched horse behavior and mental abilities at the University of Regensburg and now teaches at the Applied University of Nürtingen. She provides a clear medical basis for the training methods discussed. Together, the Krügers managed a riding school in Bavaria, gaining valuable experience that informs the practical training tips in this book. It serves as a vital resource for riders looking to train their horses for dressage and is also used as a training manual in Austria, recommended for both drivers and riders.