Denny Emerson book

[Escapade]

Recently I've been visiting the Tamarack Hill Farm facebook page quite a bit, and after a glimpse on Amazon it turns out that Denny's had a book out for some time - 'How Good Riders Get Good'. Anyone read it? What were your thoughts?

I have a frightening number of horsey books on my wishlist, which my bank account cannot accommodate so I don't want to go ordering anything that's not up to much. If you have any other must-reads I'd love to hear about those too! I'm interested in everything from 101 exercises to the likes of Nuno Oliviera! Thanks in advance

 

[NZJenny]

I found it at the library a few years ago now. There was some good stuff in there, but from memory there was quite a bit devoted to getting sponsors.

I have the 101 Schooling exercises and it's one of my go to books. Also reading Heather Moffat's book and a friend gave me one by Jane Savior which I am finding very useful.

 

[MyDogIsAnIdiot]

I've got all of the 101 books (schooling, jumping, dressage) and I'd choose either the schooling or jumping one. The dressage one is basically identical to the schooling one anyway.

I assume you've read 'Reflections on equestrian art' by Nuno Oliveira? You should if you haven't - amazing book. Also 'Complete Training of the Horse and Rider' by Alois Podhajsky. A lot of people swear by the Sylvia Loch books but I didn't enjoy 'The Balanced Horse' and found myself battling through it.

'Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage' by Philipe Karl is also interesting, though many people don't agree with his lightness training.

 

[Escapade]

Thank you both!
I haven't read Reflections on Equestrian Art yet, but I'm glad you say that about it as I ordered it this morning! Getting 101 schooling exercises and the sj book by Paalman too. Will stick the others mentioned on to the wishlist for future splurges