Training according to the horse’s type is something anyone can do—with the guidelines, hints, and tricks provided in this book, you’ll find “reading” a horse before you get on him soon becomes automatic.

And, whether you school dressage for fun, for competition, or to supplement your horse’s performance in another equestrian discipline, the six elements of the Training Scale—administered in differing amounts according to the horse’s type—are all you need to ensure a happy, healthy mount and a thriving partnership with him.