BOOKS & VIDEO AVAILABLE by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, DVM

Tug of War: Classical vs.

TUG OF WAR
CLASSICAL VERSUS "MODERN" DRESSAGE
by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann

Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect
"Modern" Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health

Dr. Heuschmann presents a thought-provoking exploration of horse training methods against a practical backdrop of the horse's basic anatomy and physiology - including an in-depth explanation of controversial schooling techniques such as "hyperflexion" (formerly known as Rollkur) and how they affect various parts of the horse's body.

"This is a very timely and important book...not only for those involved with dressage, but for the hunter/jumper/combined training disciplines as well." Today's Equestrian



IF HORSES COULD SPEAK by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
How Incorrect "Modern" Riding Negatively Affects Horse's Health

This provacative new film is based on the bestselling Tug of War: "Modern" versus Classical Dressage
- a book that shook the equestrian industry upon its initial release around the world. Now, you can take a step further into the examination of the horse's "riding experience" and see just how specific kinds of movement and posture impact his skeleton and musculature.

Through the magic of amazing three-dimensional animation - as never-before-seen in an equestrian video
of this kind - viewers are shown how the horse's limbs, muscles, and ligaments interact at various gaits. In addition, live-action examples of riding, both good and bad, demonstrate the effect human beings have on their equine "partners." Viewers are sure to be astounded by the direct role their riding has on their horse's physical and mental health and well-being.

75 minutes ~ DVD available now



DR. GERD HEUSCHMANN trained as a master rider in Germany before qualifying for veterinary study at Munich University. There he specialized in equine orthopedics for two years before accepting a post as the head of the breeding department at the German FN, which he eventurally left to start his own practice in Warendorf. Dr. Heuschmann is a founding member of "Xenophon", an organization dedicated to "fighting hard against serious mistakes in equestrian sport"
visit www.zenophon-classical-riding.org

To order, please contact Michelle Powell at 800-225-2242 x 50 or email mjpowell@schleese.com