Riding Out by Ingrid Klimke

Strategies for Training Outside the Arena to Improve Horse Health and Performance

Gold medalist Ingrid Klimke encourages equestrians to spend time riding outside the arena, a practice she learned from her father, the renowned dressage master Reiner Klimke. Klimke believes that trail riding not only provides enjoyment for horse and rider, but also offers numerous training benefits, such as:

• Promoting relaxation in mind and body
• Adding variety to training routines
• Boosting motivation
• Building diverse fitness

In this book, Klimke shares her expert advice on making trail riding a regular and rewarding experience. Topics include:

• Equipment for trail riding
• Riding in groups and safety tips
• Navigating water and jumping small obstacles
• Improving fitness, stamina, and strength

Klimke advocates for regularly taking dressage horses out of the arena, offering exercises and strategies to improve horses' focus and mindset while building fitness. With stunning photos of her horses enjoying trail rides, *Riding Out* provides valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their horse’s well-being and training through outdoor experiences.

About the Author

Ingrid Klimke is an internationally renowned trainer and competitor in dressage, show jumping, and eventing. Representing Germany, she has built an impressive career, drawing on the expertise of her father, Reiner Klimke, as well as the guidance of influential figures such as Fritz Ligges, Ian Miller, and Anne Kursinski. Klimke has competed in five Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016, securing two gold medals in team eventing (2008 and 2012) and a team silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She has earned top placements at numerous World Equestrian Games, European Championships, and German Championships. Based in Münster, Germany, she has been named "Sportswoman of the Year" eleven times. In 2020, she was honored with the Peden Bloodstock FEI Award for "Best Athlete of the Decade."

Additional Information

Format: Paperback

Page count: 128

Illustrations: 130 color photos

ISBN: 9781646012213