[RC] re:dressage for endurance riders - LStewart/KWeickhardt
I agree with the
observations of Lisa O. and Liz F. re: the differences between French and
German Dressage. As one with a German Dressage base a long time ago, when
searching for ways to ride an OTT Arabian lightly, I came to Centered
Riding and the French Dressage approach. Both of these approach
equitation from a partnership perspective that stresses "allowing" and
non-interference of horse by rider. This is a large generalization
but, I see the German dressage as stressing more a "make it happen" type of
philosophy. For reading, try
Sally Swift's "Centered
Riding" and "Centered Riding 2", also "Dressage for the New Age" by Dominique
Barbier.
