(1) FEI, Article 401 Object and General Principles of Dressage, Rules for Dressage Events, 22nd edition, effective 1st January 2006, updated 12.01.07, www.horsesport.org
(2) Covey, Stephen R., The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Running Press (Philadelphia), 1989
(3) Burger, Udo, The Way to Perfect Horsemanship (tr. Nicole Bartle), J.A. Allen (London) 1998 (First published as Vollendete Reitkunst, Paul Parey, Berlin and Hamburg 1959)
(4) Herbermann, Erik, Dressage Formula, J.A.Allen (London) 1999
(5) Micklem, William, The Complete Manual of Horse-Riding, Dorling Kindersley 2003
(6) The German National Equestrian Federation, The Principles of Riding, (tr. Christina Belton), Kenilworth Press 1997
(7) Belasik, Paul, Dressage for the 21st century, J.A.Allen (London) 2001, (see also www.paulbelasik.com)
(8) Oliveira, Nuno, Reflections on Equestrian Art (tr. Phyliss Field), J.A.Allen (London) 1988 (First published as Reflexions sur l’arte Equestre, Crepin Leblond, France, 1964)
(9) Wanless, Mary, Ride with your Mind Essentials, Kenilworth Press, 2002 (see also www.mary-wanless.com)
(10) Henriquet, Michel, Henriquet on Dressage, Trafalgar Square Publishing, Vermont, 2004, (Tr Hilda Nelson),
(11) Moffett, Heather, Enlightened Equitation, David & Charles, 1999, (see also www.enlightenedequitation.com)
(12) Swift , Sally, Centred Riding, Trafalgar Square Farm, 1985, Centred Riding 2, Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2002 (see also www.centeredriding.org)
(13) Klimke, Ingrid and Reiner, Basic Training of the Young Horse, J.A.Allen (London), 1985
(14) Podhajsky, Alois, The Complete Training of Horse & Rider, (tr. Eva Podhajsky), The Sportsmans Press (London) 1997 (First published as Die Klassiche Reitkunst, Nymphenburger Verlagshand-lung GmbH., Munich 1965)
(15) Museler, Wilhelm, Riding Logic , Eyre Methuen Ltd (London) 1975. (First published as Museler: REITLEHRE, Paul Parey Verlag, Berlin and Hamburg 1937)
(16) Sandin, Theresa, www.sustainabledressage.net
(17) de Kunffy, Charles , The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse, Wiley Publishing (New York), 1992, (see also www.charlesdekunffy.com)
(18) Kyrklund , Kyra, and Lemkow, Jytte, Dressage with Kyra, Kenilworth Press Ltd, 1998, (see also www.kyrak.com)
(19) Hempfling , Klaus Ferdinand, Dancing with Horses, (tr Kristina McCormack), Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001, (also see www.hempfling.com)
(20) Harris, Thomas A., I’m OK - You’re OK, Pan Books Ltd, 1973
(21) Fernyhough, Kate and Watson, Rhona, “The Dynamic Seat”, British Dressage magazine, Oct/Nov 2005 and Dec/Jan 2006
(22) Harris, Charles, Fundamentals of Riding, J.A. Allen (London)
(23) www.bodycontrol.co.uk - the official website of Body Control Pilates
(24) Kelly , Emily, Commonsense Pilates, Anness Publishing Ltd, 2001
(25) MacDonnell, Michèle, Alexander Technique , Anness Publishing Ltd 1999
(26) Senge, Peter M., The Fifth Discipline, Doubleday (New York), 1990
(27) Sherwood, Dennis, Seeing the Forest for the Trees , Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2002
(28) www.globaldressageforum.com – see under section on “dressage terms” for glossary of terms for dressage.
(29) Niggli, Wolfgang M, Dressage a guideline for judges and riders, J.A.Allen (London) 2003
(30) www.stat.org.uk - the official website of the Society for Teachers of the Alexander Technique. The definitive guide to the Alexander Technique.
(31) Baucher, Francois, New Method of Horsemanship, in Nelson, H., Francois Baucher the man and his method, J.A.Allen (London) 1992
(32) Weis, Richard, and Miesner, Susanne, The Posture does the Riding, on www.richardweis.com.
(33) Quote from survey response of Mal Phillips. Mal Phillips began riding at the age of 2, and has been a fascinated observer of equine behaviour ever since. He is a listed panel judge for both Dressage and Veteran Horse Society shows.
(34) Quote from survey response of Andrea Hessay. Andrea is an experienced competition rider (dressage & eventing) and BHSI-SM, BHSII.
(35) Quote from survey response of Hilda Rodger.
Hilda is an equestrian consultant. She can be contacted via her website at www.thenaturalapproach.co.uk, where she also sells books, numnahs, herbs, homeopathic remedies and other quality products for people, pets and horses.
(36) www.vensim.com - the website of Ventana Systems inc. Download of Vensim systems dynamics software (including a personal learning version for free)
(37) www.barefoothorse.com - advice on caring for your horse’s feet.
(38) www.eatwell.gov.uk - government recommended nutrition guidelines. www.food.gov.uk - the Food Standards Agency “Safe food and healthy eating for all”
(39) www.pegasuscom.com - systems thinking resources
(40) www.bhs.org.uk - the official website of the British Horse Society
(41) www.britishdressage.co.uk - the official website of British Dressage
(42) www.dodsonandhorrell.com/uk/dh/horse - Dodson & Horrell Limited. Feed, supplements and herbal products for horses and award winning advice and information.
Other recommended web sites
www.kerryturner.net - the author’s website.
www.abrs.org.uk - the official website of the Association of British Riding Schools.
www.idrc.de - the official website of the International Dressage Riders Club.
www.allege-ideal.com - International Dressage & Equitation Association for Lightness.