Books

I used to read a lot, not so much these days, but I do read horse books. This is a list of books that I find useful, have inspired or moved me.


Riding Towards the Light  by Paul Belasik
This is the book that got me started on my journey with Classical dressage, it's part of a set of three;
Exploring Dressage Technique
The Songs of Horses

Dressage for the 21st Century : Paul Belasik

Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage by Philippe Karl
Love this book. Philippe Karl has caused quite a few waves but I love his passion for horses! Like his training method too.

Horse Follow Closely by Pony Boy

 Reading the Horse's Mind by Jackie Budd

From Birth to Backing by Richard Maxwell

Equine Massage by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt

Horse Training In-Hand by Ellen Schuthof-Lesmeister and Kip Minstral

Dressage by Sylvia Loch

Classical Schooling with the Horse in Mind by Anja Beran
I really like this book and really like the training method.

Dancing with Horses by Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling

Enlightened Equitation by Heather Moffett

Dressge Formula by Eric F Herbermann

My Horses My Teachers by Alois Podhajsky

Schooling Exercises In-Hand by Oliver Hilberger

Tug of War: Classical Versus 'Modern' Dressage by Dr Gerd Heuschmann

Horsemanship by Waldemar Seunig

Misconceptions and Simple Truths in Dressage by Dr HLM van Schaik

Alerich - The making of a dressage world champion by Reiner Klimke

Basic Training of the Young Horse by Reiner Klimke


A Search for Collection by Paul Belasik

Reflections on Equestrian Art by Nuno Oliveira

Racinet Explains Baucher
Another Horsmanship         }      by Jean Claude Racinet
Total Horsemanship   

The Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Alois Podhajsky

Cavaletti by Reiner Klimke

Feet First by Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite

In the Company of Horses by Kathleen Lindley

Dressage with Kyra by Kyra Kyrklund