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November 22, 2008

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Lessons in Lightness: The Art of Educating the Horse
enlarge	Authors: Mark Russell, Andrea W. Steele Creator: Bettina Drummond Publisher: The Lyons Press Category: Book List Price: ~~$16.95~~ Buy New: $9.87 You Save: $7.08 (42%) Buy New/Used from $6.80 Avg. Customer Rating: (4 reviews) Sales Rank: 279663 Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: 1st Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 192 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7 Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 0.6 ISBN: 1599210711 Dewey Decimal Number: 798 EAN: 9781599210711 ASIN: 1599210711 Publication Date: May 1, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews: Product Description A veteran trainer shows how to use traditional dressage exercises for optimum performance and communication between horse and rider.

Customer Reviews: taking horse training to the next level September 5, 2007 4 out of 4 found this review helpful truely an exquisite book: like no one before, mark russell has illuminated old world classical training techniques and made them accessible and applicable in our every day horse training. and in between the lines of this thoughtfully presented material, mark reminds us why we have come to horses in the first place: utmost care for the horse's well being throughout the whole training process is evident in the constant search for relaxation and lightness (of and to the aids), and thus enjoyment in our dance with the horse. EXCELLENT BOOK November 10, 2006 4 out of 7 found this review helpful this is a good book on training and the philosophy of training I Think one will find it useful regardless of disipline (English, Western, Racing, Dressage, Reining etc A "How To" Book About Riding in Lightness June 3, 2005 22 out of 22 found this review helpful If you've always thought there was more to riding than driving and restraining, if you've been searching for an instructor who could blend the best of classical dressage and natural horsemanship, then this book is your answer. The wording is concise and the exercises are understandable and practical for riders of all disciplines. Mark Russell's training is broken down into three phases for the reader. This system makes the material easily understood by the human and ultimately the horse. Importance is placed on working the horse "in hand" through various schooling exercises, then the ridden exercises are covered. Some topics include lateral work, the half-halt, transitions, and flying changes. In addition, there is a valuable chapter on body mechanics of the horse and rider. Mr. Russell gives the reader a systematic program for suppling and strengthening the horse. Throughout, emphasis is placed on teaching the horse to balance himself effectively. I have successfully applied techniques found in this book and am certain, when followed faithfully, Mark Russell's methods will produce a relaxed horse with supple gaits, light to the aids and happy in his work. Note: Some reviews have listed this book as written by Bettina Drummond. The authorship is correctly "Mark Russell with Andrea W. Steele", Ms. Drummond supplies the Foreward. Multiple 5 Star reviews already on this new release January 4, 2005 0 out of 7 found this review helpful The Horsemans Yankee Pedlar says a must read for any discipline. For more info see mouseholefarm.com or markrusselltraining.com

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