The Dressage Rider's Field Guide: A Visual Reference for Dressage Language, Levels, Lateral Movements & More (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798180330925)

Finally - a dressage reference that makes sense.

The Dressage Rider's Field Guide is the arena-side companion every dressage rider, student, and instructor has been looking for. Designed as a practical quick reference rather than a training manual, this book translates dressage into plain English and organizes everything you need to know into one clear, visual, easy-to-use resource.
Inside, you'll find:

• Dressage Court Diagrams - Full diagrams of both the 20x40 and 20x60 meter arenas with letter placement, centerline, quarter lines, and key reference points
• Horse & Rider Training Scales - Both scales explained side by side, with a breakdown of each element and how they work together
• The Language of Dressage - Plain-English definitions of the terms you hear in lessons, clinics, and on scoresheets - from rhythm and throughness to self-carriage and submission
• Dressage Maneuvers Explained - What each movement is, why it exists, and what judges are looking for
• Dressage Levels Explained - A level-by-level overview of the USDF/USEF & FEI systems from Introductory through Grand Prix
• Lateral Movements Simplified - Clear visual diagrams and descriptions of leg yield, shoulder-in, travers, renvers, half-pass, and more
• Arena Geometry Exercises - Diagrams and descriptions of core figures to improve accuracy and precision
• German & French Terms - The most commonly heard terms in clinics and competition, translated and explained in context
• Letter Memorization Aids - Tricks and mnemonics for both arena sizes
• Your First Dressage Show - A practical overview of show day logistics and what to expect
• Reading Your Scoresheet - How to interpret judge's comments and use your scores as a training tool
• Key Differences in Jumping & Dressage - A clear breakdown for crossover riders
• Prix Caprilli - History and exercises for this unique combined discipline
• BONUS: Confidence in the Arena - A show day mental prep guide for riders at every level

This book is for you if:

• You're new to dressage and want a clear starting point
• You're a returning rider building a stronger foundation
• You're an instructor looking for a resource to recommend or use with students
• You compete or clinic and want a quick reference that actually travels with you

The Dressage Rider's Field Guide pairs beautifully with The Dressage Collection digital resource - or stands completely on its own as your go-to dressage reference.

Keep it ringside. Reach for it often.

Author: Lyndsi Hardin
ISBN-13: 9798180330925
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 06/06/2026
Pages: 138
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d