A Must-Read for Any Rider

FIVE STARS
Tug of War:Classical Versus "Modern" Dressage
	This book offers a detailed and well-structured view into the ambiguous controversy of modern versus classical dressage. After reading this, the differences will be clearer and you will undoubtedly view other riders in a new light.
	What I most appreciate is the fluidity with which Dr. Heuschmann presents the concept of how dressage has changed over the centuries. He uses detailed diagrams, with colorful drawings and photos to illustrate the anatomy of our dressage horse and explains how different movements are physiologically accomplished.
	It becomes immediately clear that this ancient discipline has been negatively evolving and that a fresh review of the sport and it authorities is greatly needed. As a trainer myself, I have been incorrectly penalized by uninformed judges and have walked out of the ring in the "modern" dressage trainer's shadow countless times.
	My hope is that enough riders involved in this discipline will read this book so fair competition and justly due appreciation can be restored. Good Reading!