Schooling Principles - Michael J. Stevens

A guide to understanding the training concepts involved in producing a supple, well-schooled horse or pony. Topics include –

• Educating the horse and rider 
• Relaxation in the horse 
• Balance and regularity 
• Energy versus impulsion 
• Bending and suppleness 
• Straightness 
• Contact 
• Collection 

Michael J Stevens has trained his own Lipizzaner gelding to advanced level dressage, and schools a variety of horses and teaches private clients. He is the author of A Classical Riding Notebook and Practical Schooling.