Mary Daniels
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Lifestyle
Dressage Bit and Noseband Considerations
How selection, fit and use affect the subtle conversation between dressage rider and horse.
Book Reviews
Nature, Nurture and Horses
A Journal of Four Dressage Horses from Birth through the First Year of Training
Book Reviews
Hands-On TTouch Training for Kids and their Horses
A review of My Horse, My Friend
Blog
The Wisdom of Dressage Master Nuno Oliveira
In this book review, Mary Daniels remembers when she visited Nuno Oliveira in Portugal
Lifestyle
DVD Review: Pilates for Riders
Align your spine and control your core for a perfect position
Lifestyle
Riding in the Moment
Mary Daniels reviews this book that explores the hidden language of dressage.
Lifestyle
DVD Review: Pilates Essentials for Balanced Riders
A Magic Circle Workout
FEI
Book Review: Kottas on Dressage
This book by Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg, former First Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School, outlines his philosophy on dressage training, focusing on the development of the gaits and explaining lateral work and advances movements. Reviewed by Mary Daniels for Dressage Today magazine.
Lifestyle
Book Review: Playing With Lukas
Playing With Lukas is the story of the Internet sensation known as 'The World's Smartest Horse.' This book opens reader's eyes to the potential all horses have.
FEI
Saddle Modifications for Para Equestrians
A look at saddle modifications that address the needs of para-equestrians, riders with physical disabilities.