I have never liked coloured cobs...

It runs through cob conformation and the strengths and weaknesses of their conformation (and makes you realise just how many strengths they have), it then reminds you of the classical seat (it is very much based on classical riding), reminds you of correct application of the aids and teaches the rider the correct way to get their cob forward off their leg and how to give a downwards aid purely from the seat without touching the rein. It discusses rhymth and then goes onto jumping, lateral work and finally advanced movements such as piaffe and Spanish walk. But it's all with the cob in mind and how you should apply the aids slightly differently to keep them off the forehand. It's got lots of photos and drawings. I only wish it was longer because I'm enjoying reading it so much!
 
metalmare said:
It runs through cob conformation and the strengths and weaknesses of their conformation (and makes you realise just how many strengths they have), it then reminds you of the classical seat (it is very much based on classical riding), reminds you of correct application of the aids and teaches the rider the correct way to get their cob forward off their leg and how to give a downwards aid purely from the seat without touching the rein. It discusses rhymth and then goes onto jumping, lateral work and finally advanced movements such as piaffe and Spanish walk. But it's all with the cob in mind and how you should apply the aids slightly differently to keep them off the forehand. It's got lots of photos and drawings. I only wish it was longer because I'm enjoying reading it so much!
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Just wondering if it's worth the £18 as I'm the kind of person who gets through books in a matter of hours! Anyway, thanks for the info, I'll look into it.
 
Hmmm, I got it for 15 and read it in one night, but it's one I'll keep dipping into and the photos are worth studying. Also, his philosophy is so good it's worth having in your mind and it's pretty inspirational. I certainly feel it's money we'll spent myself and will be hanging onto the book long term. I have identified where my pony and I are in this book and what we need to work on in order to progress. So for me, it was worth it :-)
 
I've found it to be totally worth the money. Very helpful in using their confirmation and working with it rather than against.

Ketchup is quite inspirational!
 
I've had a couple of lessons from the author, Omar (on my TB!!). He was brilliant! If my TB ever comes back into work I'll definitely be contacting him for lessons again. He has a fantastic manner and way of teaching.
 
**Vanner** said:
It's a brilliant book and inspired me to find a classical trainer for my chunky monkey. Superb! And Omar is lovely.
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Hmmm, I don't know of any classical or enlightened equitation trainers near me... I would LOVE to have lessons with Omar more than anyone I think! Sadly I'm a long way from Carlisle.
 
Where are you based Metalmare? There's one I go to in Northampton plus he will have lists of the UK trainers ( i think) who've attended training there with Philippe Karl.
 
TrasaM said:
Where are you based Metalmare? There's one I go to in Northampton plus he will have lists of the UK trainers ( i think) who've attended training there with Philippe Karl.
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Lincolnshire. I had a look on their website and there is someone in south lincs, although being a big county that's still a fair old way and sadly I don't have transport.
 
Omar makes a lot of points about conformation in the book that illustrate how well suited cobs are to advanced dressage in certain respects. And as you read the book you can see what he means. After all, Lipizzaners and andalusians can be quite chunky, too.

I would want a nicely marked one, though. Not a cow.
 
If you want an EE teacher, you could try ringing Debbie or check Heather's site.. I'm not posting any links in case I'm button pushed..

Omar is starting up an EE RC too, I believe, off the back of ours in the South West.. Interesting times ahead..
 
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