Book Reviews & Excerpts

Video: The Rider’s Eye DVD Preview

By the Editors of Practical Horseman magazine

Learn several exercises to improve cross-country control in this video excerpt from The Rider's Eye from eventer Doug Payne and legendary eventing coach Jim Wofford. | MORE

Horse Personality Types: The Overachiever and Sensitive Horse

By Britta Schöffman

Learn to match your training techniques to your individual horse's personality and character in this book excerpt from Dressage Training - Customized. | MORE

DVD Review: Klaus Balkenhol Trilogy, From Foal to Grand Prix Horse

In this three-DVD set, we see dressage Olympian Klaus Balkenhol working with many horses, from foalhood to maturity, and learn about his contemporary approach to horse training based on classical methods. | MORE

Dressage Today’s Book, DVD Review Archive

By the Editors of Dressage Today magazine

Here is a list of book and DVD reviews by Mary Daniels, formerly featured on the Dressage Today website. Enjoy! | MORE

Book Review: Dressage with Kyra, Revised Edition

In this revised edition--full of details and personal insight--learn how Kyra Kyrklund, one of the world's most talented dressage riders, uses her unique system of training with repeated success. | MORE

Book Review: A Search for Collection

An American dressage rider and trainer discuss the physical and artistic elements of training in this review of A Search for Collection. | MORE

Test Ride That Western Saddle

By Dr. Joyce Harman

Use this step-by-step strategy to help you assess a prospective saddle's fit while mounted. A Horse & Rider exclusive adaptation from Dr. Joyce Harman's book on Western saddle fitting. | MORE

The Six Golden Principles of Horse Training

The co-founders of Cavalia share their insights on equine behavior and training in this excerpt from their new book, Gallop to Freedom. Plus, watch a video preview of the book! | MORE