The first book of its kind for Mini lovers, Mini School takes the training and conditioning of Minis as seriously as that of their full-size cousins. With real, honest-to-goodness in-hand
work that promises a relaxed, supple body and collected frame as well as obedience, you're given the tools to transform your cuddly companion into a sleek, well-muscled athlete and a
talented entertainer. You'll find valuable information on: · How Minis learn, with discussion of both "learning through association" and "learning through success," and ways to manage
factors that impact your Mini's ability to absorb new lessons · Work on the longe line, long lines, and long reins, with special instruction on the proper use of side-reins and whip cues ·
Popular tricks loved by audiences and Minis alikebowing, kneeling, sitting, lying down, and rearing, to name a few · Lateral work, including leg-yield, shoulder-in, haunches-in, and
half-pass · Dressage movements in-hand, such as pirouettes, piaffe, passage, and levade · Conditioning through interval training and cross-training, featuring canter work, driving,
cavalletti, and jumping gymnastics · Plus a dictionary of voice commands and tips on how to use them.
