dressage

While visiting her grandmother in small-town North Carolina to get over a break-up and improve her riding skills, seventeen-year-old Piper and local eighteen-year-old Kat, who is unsure of her sexual preference, help each other face their insecurities.

The author shares her journey as a horse rider and trainer.

Victoria's escape from her family was to enter the world of dressage, a sport where the horse and rider become as one as they dance their way through the moves. When she met Moonshine, an ex-racehorse saved from years of neglect and a future in the slaughterhouse, she despairs at having to ride such a difficult and ill-tempered horse. Victoria and Moonshine must compete against horses that are solely bred for the sport, and Victoria begins to question her dreams. As they work together, and get to know one another, Moonshine teaches Victoria the importance of perseverance and heart and Victoria teaches the horse to trust. In the end, they change each other's lives by overcoming adversity and form a firm belief in themselves and their abilities.

Provides information about dressage, a way to teach horses and riders to communicate and cooperate, discussing the history of dressage, the best breeds for dressage training, and dressage competitions.

Discusses the Spanish Riding School of Vienna where the Lippizaners are trained and this special horse breed, famous throughout the world.

Dressage introduces readers to the basics of the dressage competition, often referred to as "horse ballet." Horse-lovers will appreciate the clear text detailing the history and rules of the sport. Text is accompanied with beautiful photographs and informative diagrams.

The official guide of the United States Dressage Federation.

Explains in easy-to-understand terms the basic rules and techniques of dressage.

A beginner's guide to dressage that provides expert advice on how to train a horse in dressage without expensive equipment.