"The Working Equitation Training Manual is essentialfor both the novice and seasoned rider. Kermeen's book is packed with ideas andexercises to expand your working equitation practice. The easy-to-understandlessons and diagrams focus on developing confidence with the obstacle phases ofworking equitation, while incorporating dressage principles.a valuable resource to be referenced time andtime again." -- Cowgirl Magazine " One of the beauties of the book is that it'snot just for working equitation fans. The exercises provide fun ways to spiceup schooling sessions and challenge the accuracy and basic flatwork skills ofhorses and riders at any pace. I'm thrilled to have The WorkingEquitation Training Manual in my tack room for easy reference when Ineed exercises to focus my flatwork. Ultimately, this book is an excellentresource for riders wanting to liven up their flatwork or excel at the sport ofworking equitation.

" -- Horse Journals "Ali Kermeen's passion for Working Equitation is apparentin this highly detailed body of work. Ali takes you step by step through astrategic process for both horse and rider improvement that will be effectiveno matter what discipline you pursue. And the exercises she shares, with theirdiagrams and written clarity, are must-haves for anyone interested in thediscipline of Working Equitation." --Eitan Beth-Halachmy, Founderof Cowboy Dressage and author of Cowboy Dressage and Dressage theCowboy Way "A wonderful collection of exercises that breaks down eachtask in to specific steps, this book offers fun and interesting ways to fulfilla focused and precise ride!" --Jec Aristotle Ballou author of 101 Dressage Exercises forHorse and Rider and 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses "Whata fantastic book! I was introduced to Working Equitation a few years ago andimmediately fell in love. The Working Equitation Training Manual helps ridersof all stages--total newbies to the sport all the way to professional dressageriders, like myself. Ali Kermeen breaks down the training process intoeasy-to-follow exercises that build on one another. Working Equitation is agreat way to bond with your horse, challenge your dressage skills, and add somefun obstacles to make training sessions more interesting. I have already beenadding Ali's unique exercises into my daily training.

I highly recommend thisbook to anyone that wants to try Working Equitation or just improve theirriding skills." --Sandra Beaulieu, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, Author of Freestyle: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing toMusic "This titleoffers a beautifully balanced approach to the increasingly popular disciplineof Working Equitation. Clear and concise instruction, graded in difficulty anddelivered with care and attention to details, all working equitationaficionados will love this reference book. Nicelyproduced book with excellent layout, this is a great title that the sportsorely needed." -- Catskill Horse Magazine.