Tug of War: Classical Versus "Modern" Dressage: Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health

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Describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse, this book by an experienced veterinarian identifies widely-used incorrect training methods—especially in dressage—that can undermine a horse's health and well-being. Starting with the question Who is responsible for this? the book looks at breeders, breed associations, instructors, judges, riders, spectators, and the governing bodies of horse sports. The hyperflexion issue, the discussion shows, is that training affects horses both for good and for ill, and riders should reject any methods that cause pain or fail to respect the mental habits and physiological needs of their animals.

What Customers Say About Tug of War: Classical Versus "Modern" Dressage: Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health:

I've been enjoying this book immensely. I often wondered how it could be that there could be so many dressage injuries when I was always taught that dressage is about looseness and making and keeping your horse supple and useful into old age. It has really made me think about the way I ride and the way I teach. I used to work at an equine veterinary facility and I have seen first hand the enormous amounts of injuries to come from the race track and the dressage barn. This book explains why in a simple and elegant fashion. I certainly hope that more people read it and become mindful of the message.

A timely book in this era of competitive dressage for the thinking and critical horseperson. I attended his seminar and clinic, and it is a MUST SEE. He is a master horse trainer for our generation.

This book explained in easy to read format and with excellent pictures how to tell whether the horse is being trained and ridden correctly. It is a great book for everyone wanting to keep their horse happy and to encourage a good long term partnership.

This book is a benefit to anyone trying to evaluate their training method: rather than comparing one trainer's word to another's, you have the actual facts to make your decision. I have always cringed when I heard of or seen horses ridden under the influence of rollkur, but never had a scientific basis for that distaste. Now I do, and I can use the author's drawings and discussion of anatomy to back up my aversion. Everyone should have this book in their horsemanship library. And listen to it.

Tug of War by Dr. Dr. Gerd Heuschmann is important, essential reading for dressage riders all over the world. The epidemic of hyperflexion has been harming dressage horses more and more over the last fifteen years. Heuschmann's book is a scientific explanation of what this type of training does to specifically harm the body and mind of the horse. I think this work is the most influential piece of writing in existence so far and will continue to educate horsemen and women to avoid this tragic training technique and philosophy.