Harmonic Dressage Part 2: Techniques of Harmonic Dressage and the Training Pyramid

This book presents, with great clarity, the logical basis of the Training Pyramid (also known as the Training Scale or Training Wheel) and how it is used to train horses - not just dressage horses, but horses used in any equestrian discipline. It discusses the necessary hierarchy represented in the Training Pyramid as well as how and why the elements of it affect each other. Horse owners, trainers and horse show judges will have a clear and concise guide to the German Training Pyramid with definitions, examples, photos, diagrams, and exercises which provide guidelines for flatwork. Trainers can use it as a teaching tool - a book for their students to purchase, read and have discussions about. It can also serve as a tool to bridge the gap between competitors and judges of dressage and western dressage.

Dr. Gail Hoff is the owner and director of Los Alamos Dressage Center, the first school of dressage in the United States, but wears many hats. She is a USEF licensed "S" Dressage Judge, "R" Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Judge, and "R" Western Dressage Judge. In addition, Gail is a PhD research scientist as well as a long time horse breeder, FEI grand prix level trainer, coach, and competitor. She is also a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist. These awards were earned solely on self-trained horses. Gail is recorded in Who's Who, Who's Who of American Women, American Men and Women of Science, Who's Who of Technology Today, American Biographical Institute, International Biographical Center and the National Registry of Who's Who for several medical diagnostic products she invented. She received two Proclamation citations from the New Jersey State Assembly and Governor Whitman for civic work done to benefit both the community and equine research at the University of PA School of Veterinary Medicine.