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Building Blocks of Training: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Gymnastic Development of the Equine Athlete Hardcover – May 1, 2008

by Debby Lush (Author)
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The first step to successful riding is developing a harmonious, two-way bond between horse and rider. This step-by-step guide, firmly rooted in classical training, explains how to gymnasticize a horse, achieve two-way communication, and prescribe troubleshooting solutions for bumps along the way.

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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    J. A. Allen
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0851319327
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0851319322
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Debby Lush is a freelance trainer and dressage judge, based in West Sussex, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. A. Allen
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0851319327
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0851319322
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.36 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
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Top Uk judge, Grand Prix Dressage rider and obsessive horse lover.

I want your horse to enjoy being ridden and trained as much as you want to enjoy being a rider.

The knowledge I share in my books is the culmination of 25 years training with Arthur Kottas, First Chief Rider, Spanish Riding School Vienna; Charles de Kunffy, US judge, clinician and highly respected author, and Stephen Clarke, one of the world's top judges.

As a trainer I work with all levels and types of horse and rider, and my only criteria is that a pupil must want to learn how to ride in a classically harmonious partnership; I don't do quick fixes.

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  • Pegasus
    5.0 out of 5 stars TOP NOTCH BOOK - FANTASTIC
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2011
    Building Blocks of Training: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Gymnastic Development of the Equine Athlete

    This book is absolutely marevllous. From it I have learned things that have passed me by with other instructors over the years - in other words - these instructors have not explained things very clearly at all. They could yell out things like "slow-down" but not how to slow down, or "make sure you halt square" but not how to achieve this; or maybe even "use more half-halts" but never how to. This book reveals all and easily.

    This book can be dipped into as a reference source or read from cover to cover. If you are experiencing a certain riding problem, you will be sure to find it here. The answer will be in a clear and succint form, with details of how to ride a particular 'item' e.g.(getting your horse to chew down, flex and lower) instructions will be given in an easy-to-remember block, and they will be clearly defined in a step-by-step manner, which will enable you to go out and ride that movement correctly and what's more have success with it.

    During the descriptions of 'how-to' the book also gives references back to other 'items' which may pop up, another example of which would be "go into a regular rhythm trot" then you can check up that you are doing that correctly also. The cross-referencing makes it so easy that if you have any doubts at all about something, you can immediately clarify it.

    In all a "must-have, top-of-your-wish-list-book" for riders and horses in all disciplines, it is a 'most-wanted' without all the too-lengthy too-technical, 'forgot what I was reading about' stuff.
    EXCELLENT 10/10 5*
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  • Thea Bennett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very thorough guide
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2013
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    I am taking riding lessons to improve my skills, and this book is perfect to use between lessons, as I reflect on what the teacher said, and what I need to improve. Debby Lush has an in-depth understanding of horse anatomy and human anatomy, and she explains with great clarity how the two interact. The photos are great. And the way the 'building blocks' are broken down is detailed and careful. I also like Debby's approach to equine psychology.
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  • Brenda Spencer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent manual
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2013
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    Clear explanations of how to do things and why
    Brilliant analysis of each movement and the impact on the horse's physical well being and why cheating or finding 'an easy' way won't have the gymnastic impact desired
    Wonderful resource to return to when difficulties arise
    Pretty much perfect and worth twice the price!
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