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Schooling Exercises In-Hand: Working Towards Suppleness and Confidence by Oliver Hilberger

Schooling Exercises In-Hand: Working Towards Suppleness and Confidence by Oliver Hilberger

by Xenophon Press
$55.00

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A “how to” book for working horses in-hand: from starting out through lateral movements. For anyone training a horse in dressage, classically based in-hand work is a valuable but unfortunately often underappreciated part of the education process. All too often, it is a rarely used tool, yet in-hand work offers vital variation to our everyday routine and educates both the horse and trainer. Oliver Hilberger gives particular emphasis to the description of lateral movements and the preparation for the more advanced movements. With detailed diagrams, filled with pictures, this book is a “must-read” for anyone seeking to acquire the skill of in-hand work to rehabilitate, gymnasticize and supple their classically trained horses.

From the contents:

• The purpose of in-hand work

• Equipment to be used

• Starting out: your position on the ground in relation to the horse and the aids

• The horse in motion: exing, bending, forward, backward

• Lateral movements” shoulder-in, renvers, travers, half-pass

• Advanced work

Oliver Hilberger works with horses following the principles of classical riding. He places great value on making meaningful supplying exercises accessible to anyone wishing to try them.
 ISBN 9781948717458 hardcover

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Now in stock all orders shipping immediately December 1, 2022

 

A “how to” book for working horses in-hand: from starting out through lateral movements. For anyone training a horse in dressage, classically based in-hand work is a valuable but unfortunately often underappreciated part of the education process. All too often, it is a rarely used tool, yet in-hand work offers vital variation to our everyday routine and educates both the horse and trainer. Oliver Hilberger gives particular emphasis to the description of lateral movements and the preparation for the more advanced movements. With detailed diagrams, filled with pictures, this book is a “must-read” for anyone seeking to acquire the skill of in-hand work to rehabilitate, gymnasticize and supple their classically trained horses.

From the contents:

• The purpose of in-hand work

• Equipment to be used

• Starting out: your position on the ground in relation to the horse and the aids

• The horse in motion: exing, bending, forward, backward

• Lateral movements” shoulder-in, renvers, travers, half-pass

• Advanced work

Oliver Hilberger works with horses following the principles of classical riding. He places great value on making meaningful supplying exercises accessible to anyone wishing to try them.
 ISBN 9781948717458 hardcover

Why Shop with Equestrian Life

We know you have options when it comes to equestrian gear and apparel. Here’s why riders across the U.S. choose to shop with us—and keep coming back.

• Free U.S. Shipping on orders over $49 – No hidden fees. No surprises. Just fast, reliable delivery—always on us.
• Best Price Guarantee – Found a better price? We’ll match it. No hassle.
• 30-Day Easy Returns – Not satisfied? Return it, no questions asked.
• Exceptional Service – We're known for knowledgeable, responsive support—before and after your purchase.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed – Every item we carry is hand-selected for quality. If something’s not right, we’ll make it right.

Free Shipping On Orders Over $49
We offer free shipping on all orders over $49 within the United States. No hidden fees. No fine print. Just straightforward, reliable delivery—because we believe shopping should be simple.

Order Confirmation
Once you place your order, you’ll receive an email confirmation. This means your order is in our system and your payment method has been pre-authorized.

We’ll verify that your item is in stock and available for shipment. If it’s back-ordered or unavailable, we’ll void the charge and contact you to offer options.

If your item is ready to ship within 5 business days, we’ll process your payment and begin preparing your order.

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In-stock items typically ship within 3 business days of purchase. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking details within 24 hours of dispatch.

Haven’t received a shipping update within 4 business days? Reach out to us at [email address]—we’re happy to help.

International Orders
We do ship internationally by request.

For a custom international shipping quote, contact us. If you’re happy with the quote, we’ll securely process your order and arrange shipment.

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Email your photos to Support@EquestrianLifeBrand.com, then visit our Returns Page to start a claim. We’ll take it from there.