The USDF Guide to Dressage by Jennifer Bryant

The USDF Guide to Dressage

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The USDF Guide to Dressage
by Jennifer Bryant

352 pages; full color photos
hardcover - $35.00

The definitive guide by United States Dressage Federation to the most popular equestrian discipline in the United States.

explains basic dressage techniques for riders of all disciplines
leads riders through a full course of exercises
easy-to-follow photographic sequences demonstrated by outstanding dressage instructors
history of dressage
overview of proper terminology and equipment
information on competition
management of the dressage horse
cross-training for achieving rider fitness

THE USDF GUIDE TO DRESSAGE, by Jennifer O'Bryant. 352 pages, hardcover, Storey Publishing (storey.com), 2006, $35.00. Everything a new dressage enthusiast has ever wanted to know about dressage can be found here. A bold statement? Maybe, but The USDF Guide to Dressage has 22 dense chapters filled with useful information, plus appendices. Written by the editor of USDF Connection, this book is the only complete manual endorsed by the USDF Designed for the dressage lover, the book begins with the history of dressage, then moves on to topics such as outfitting you and your horse (with an extensive section on tack), great suggestions for finding an instructor (for example, watch them give a clinic), basic riding position, preparing for the first show, the levels defined, and even a separate chapter for each gait. To put it simply, if you read it all at once, your brain might explode. A bit of wit makes the book an enjoyable read, with headings such as "Going for Baroque" and "You Can Have Any Color You Want, As Long As It's Black." BOTTOM LINE: This is the mother of all dressage primers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: Preliminaries

Chapter 1. Origins and History

Chapter 2. Are You Dressage Material?

Chapter 3. Dress for Success

Chapter 4. Outfitting Your Horse

Part II: Basic Training

Chapter 5. Selecting an Instructor

Chapter 6. Your First Dressage Lesson

Chapter 7. The Training Scale

Chapter 8. The Walk

Chapter 9. The Trot

Chapter 10. The Canter

Chapter 11. Basic Dressage Movements

Chapter 12. Training and Cross-Training

Part Three: Management

Chapter 13. Letters and Levels

Chapter 14. Know Before You Show

Chapter 15. Show-Ring Attire and Turnout

Chapter 16. Show-Day Pointers

Part IV: Physical Education

Chapter 17. The Fit Dressage Rider

Chapter 18. Your Dressage Partner

Chapter 19. Keeping Your Horse Sound
and Healthy

Part V: Fun Extras

Chapter 20. Dressage With A Twist

Chapter 21. Learning Outside the Arena

Chapter 22. Must See-Shows and Events

Part VI: Appendices

Appendix A. All About the USDFEvents

Appendix B. Dressage Related Associations

Appendix C. Resources

Appendix D. Outfitters

Glossary

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