| Archive for It's About The Horse The Free Forum for those Doing Parelli - and a whole lot More! "Anything forced and misunderstood can never be beautiful." Xenophon (430-355 B.C.), |
| Leah |
One of the BEST books ever writtenAnd I have just started reading it!The book is VERY hard to find-you have to pay a premium and it IS amazing! http://www.paulbelasik.com/Books.htm Dressage for the 21st Century. A friend suggested I get it and I was a little nervous considering the cost but man oh man is it amazingly well written. In case you ever find one listed for a reasonable amount of money... |
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| kristenhorseluv |
What did you get out of it (or if you haven't finished what are you getting otu of it) that you haven't gotten out of other books you've read on the topic? | ||
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| Pyrgirl |
How much was it? |
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| toreolau |
it's listed on Amazon for 80$. Used. | ||
| Leah |
Yes-you will need to find it used.
I tried to order it new on Amazon and it was backordered for months. I paid $80 with shipping for mine-that is a really good price! |
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| Leah |
It is an AMAZING reminder of why classical riding IS the mac-daddy.
The longer I am involved in horses the more I find myself drawn to very classical concepts. The mental, physical and emotional is taken care of completely with pure classical riding-it just seems sad that so much has been lost over the years. I still have a LONG road ahead of me but I am going more and more in that direction. PB has a very nice style in his writing (or for me he does) which is another reason I like this book (so far!). |
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| oldmac_donald |
How bizarre!
My car broke down last night, so I took it to the mechanics this morning. They are quite close to the local saddlery (both of which are a fair distance from my home) so I took the opportunity to have a sticky beak whilst I was over that way. The saddlery has a VERY small selection of books, and are usually WAY over-priced compared to eBay or Amazon. Anyway, I'm flicking through the books when behold! Dressage for the 21st Century! Cannot believe it! It was priced at $75AUD - nearest I've found is 2nd hand on Amazon for $80US + p&h. I'll put it on eBay once I've read it - my car bill was astronomical so it can't stay =( |
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| TrickMule |
Yes, it is a good reading book.
The style of writing is quite readable and there are some nice asides and insights. I like the way he discusses riding at night in the dark, for example. He has good a number of other books available too. If you understand German, the German version of the book is significantly cheaper. Another book I liked for reading (rather than necessarily a how-to) is Henry Wynmalen's book "Dressage: A Study in the Finer Points of Riding". Some of the philosophies in there in the first part of the book are very familiar, especially to the NH student. This is a very cheap book to buy. Regards, Liz C, Bazkins and Pants the Mule -- |
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| toreolau |
Found a new one in Australia. The last one they had.
Just bought it. |
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| oldmac_donald |
Second last. Mine is AS NEW, and is up for sale. I see that Amazon has jumped to $120 used - how strange. I WONDER what caused it... | ||
| Pyrgirl |
I bought one for $80 from amazon. There were several others that were $150 and up. I guess all the lower priced ones are gone. Look what you did Leah!! |
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| oldmac_donald |
And not a JC shimmed hoof in sight! They are shod though 
I think mine is the cheapest copy around - $64US |
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| Leah |
He has a DVD as well that is supposed to be GREAT though I don't have it yet! | ||
| Horse Gypsy |
Cool Leah-- I know we bikker some times-- but I agree with you -- The classical school is the way to go! | ||
| Leah |
For those reading this book.
Just WAIT until chapter 2. PB gives the BEST explanation of posture and balance and the purpose for a correct seat. You will shudder at the thought of the balance point after reading this. |
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| Pyrgirl |
Now the anticipation is almost unbearable! -- I'm waiting for the book!!!!! But then, balance point already makes me shudder. |
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| Leah |
If you already shudder you will now shudder and break a sweat. | ||
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| Julie |
come on leah - what does it say - need to shudder! | ||
| Pyrgirl |
My book came today!
I have one thing to say about it: Buy It.  I'm sure glad I jumped on Leah's advice. Can't figure out why itis out of print.
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| Leah |
YAY!
I literally just started it and just can't wait to read it all! |
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| toreolau |
My book came today. Looking forward to reading it. | ||
| Julie |
Come on someone - tell us! | ||
| oztinks |
I was recently looking at this book but they were a bit pricey and I just bought Philipe Karls book and trying to keep my hand out of my pocket so soon
What is the difference with his new book anyone read that or his others that are still in print? |
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| Leah |
I just completed chapter 4 and love this book more with every turn of the page.
If you want classical riding explained in a way that just makes sense AND a book that is beautifully written-but informational not totally artsy then this book really is a great find. you just FEEL how graceful riding can be AND how powerful horses can be. Amazing. |
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| Pyrgirl |
I also got "The Essential Paul Belasik" which includes three of his earlier books. They have a completely different emphasis - more on the spiritual/philosophical side of doing dressage. I am surprised that I'm actually enjoying reading them, too! | ||
| Leah |
those are on my I want list as well! Keep us posted on how you like them! | ||
| Shelby |
I contacted J A Allen who publish this brilliant book. They are looking at republishing it sometime...... | ||
| oldmac_donald |
Hey guys
My copy is up on eBay, and has 48 hours left. I've been condensing my library, and with recent events, this one has to go. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISA...35125&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling Yes, I will post overseas. |
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| barnelda |
OH man this sucks!PB is in my back yard but he has no clinics listed at home  I can not belive he is in Dillsburg of all places!
Anyone going to intern with PB??That would be so cool! |