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Training – Fourth Level Reading List

(R) = REQUIRED
(SR) = Strongly Recommended
** Available in the USDF Store

USDF Training Manual (Classical Training of the Horse) – USDF (R) **
The Principles of Riding – German National Equestrian Federation (R)
USDF Pyramid of Training – USDF (R)
The Gymnasium of the Horse – Gustav Steinbrecht (Also available as an Audio Book) (R)
The New Basic Training of the Young Horse – Ingrid & Reiner Klimke (R) **
Cavalletti for Dressage and Jumping – Ingrid & Reiner Klimke (R) **
When Two Spines Align – Beth Baumert (R)
Balance in Movement: The Seat of the Rider – Suzanne von Dietz (Also available in DVD) (R) **
The Complete Training of Horse and Rider – Alois Podhajsky (SR)
Anatomy of Dressage – H. & V. Schusdziarra, Co-Published by the USDF (Reprint of An Anatomy of Riding) (SR) **
Rider & Horse Back to Back – Susanne von Dietze (SR)
Dressage with Kyra – Kyra Kyrklund (SR)

USDF Teaching Manual – USDF (R) **
Teaching Exercises: A Manual for Instructors and Riders – Major Anders Lindgren (R)
Training with Kyra Kyrklund (Video Series, Volume 2: The Rider’s Seat and Balance) – Kyra Kyrklund (R)