Carriage driving : a logical approach through dressage training -- classic ed

The modern bible of carriage horse training, now back in print and available in paperback for the first time Using humane, classical training methods, this authoritative book takes the mystery out of training a balanced, responsive, and safe driving horse. Covering everything from ground training and pleasure driving to combined driving events, it leads people step by step through the training process, revealing how to make driving as fun for the horse as it is for the driver. Heike Bean (Peacham, VT) is the foremost authority on carriage driving, with over thirty years of experience teaching in the United States and Germany. Sarah Blanchard (Hilo, HI) is a horsewoman, licensed riding instructor, and professional equine writer.

Preface.

1. Understanding Your Horse.

2. Equine Mechanics.

3. The Bit.

4. Finding and Fitting the Right Harness.

5. Choosing the Right Carriage.

6. Auxiliary Reins and the Whip.

7. Basic Ground Training.

8. Hitching.

9. Handling the Reins.

10. The Lateral Bend.

11. Longitudinal Bend (Development of the Topline)

12. Transitions.

13. Impulsion, Straightness and Collection.

14. Driving for Pleasure and Competition.

15.Pair Driving.

Bibliography and References.

Index.