The only book riders will ever need to help them on the road to successful dressage competition.

While there are many excellent books on the subject of dressage training, there are few that directly address the how-to of competing. From the basics of the sport to the minutest of details, the author provides information on preparing oneself and one's horse mentally and physically, choosing shows and completing entry forms, memorizing and riding the dressage test, selecting and caring for appropriate and legal equipment, grooming, developing a warm-up, evaluating performance, and planning for future improvement.

Barbara Burkhardt, a dressage instructor and competitor for over 35 years, has managed and judged numerous dressage competitions. She lives in Los Lunas, New Mexico.