{"product_id":"the-working-equitation-training-manual-101-exercises-for-schooling-and-competing-9781646011216","title":"The Working Equitation Training Manual: 101 Exercises for Schooling and Competing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe only book available devoted to learning and perfecting working equitation obstacles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking equitation is a competitive equestrian sport that originated in Europe, with the first European Championship held in 1996. It quickly gained a fanbase for its beauty and its focus on classical horsemanship ideals and developing handiness under saddle. In 2004 the World Association for Working Equitation (WAWE) was established, and today, many countries have their own national organizations for governing working equitation competitions, including the United States--the USAWE was formed in 2020. Heralding the advent of a brand-new way to pursue and demonstrate horse-and-rider connection, working equitation competitor and trainer Ali Kermeen has written a much-needed reference for preparing both horse and rider to participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Working Equitation Training Manual\u003c\/i\u003e provides a one-of-a-kind progressive training system to those new to the sport. Lessons focus on developing confidence with the obstacle phases of working equitation while incorporating dressage principles. The elements of each obstacle are broken down and then brought back together in step-by-step exercises that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare horse and rider to perform an obstacle properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroduce horses and riders to competition obstacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHelp improve and polish an obstacle's execution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith clear diagrams and color photographs, a helpful glossary of terms to help those unfamiliar with working equitation terminology, and variations and benefits for every exercise, readers are provided an appealing introduction to an exciting option for adding diversity to daily training, as well as showing and competing in other sports. \"I started teaching these skills to all my students, regardless of their riding discipline,\" says Ali. \"These working equitation exercises help my riders excel at dressage, endurance, trail riding, pony clubbing, eventing, jumping, gaited horses, groundwork, Cowboy Dressage, and breed shows.\" \u003ci\u003eThe\u003cbr\u003eWorking Equitation Training Manual\u003c\/i\u003e promises to do the same for\u003cbr\u003eyou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAli Kermeen grew up riding at a top eventing barn in the East Bay of San Francisco, California. As a junior rider she developed a love for enjoying horses in all disciplines, including dressage, eventing, hunter\/jumper, gymkhana, western, and trail riding. She has carried this love of different disciplines into her professional life, with the basis of all her training being dressage principles integrated with Tom Dorrance-style horsemanship. Ali earned certifications as a Certified Horsemen's Association (CHA) Master Instructor in both English and Western, a United States Eventing Association (USEA) Certified Level 1 Instructor, a Cowboy Dressage Level 2 Recommended Clinician, a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) \"L\" judge program graduate with distinction, a USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist, and coached Santa Clara University's dressage team for three years. Kermeen offers lessons and clinics in a variety of disciplines. She has competed successfully at Intermediate B (level 5) in USAWE (United States of America Working Equitation) rated competitions and is the author of The Working Equitation Training Manual and Soft, Round \u0026amp; Bitless (alikermeen.com).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Trafalgar Square Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475320504594,"sku":"9781646011216","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e750878e-196c-4cdd-ac31-ae4c6814c3ac.jpg?v=1752592380","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-working-equitation-training-manual-101-exercises-for-schooling-and-competing-9781646011216","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}