de la Gueriniere   1688-1751

"The aim of this noble and useful art is solely to make horses supple, relaxed, compliant and obedient and to lower the quarters without all of which a horse -- whether he be meant for military service, hunting or dressage -- will be neither comfortable in his movements nor pleasurable to ride."

Bengt Ljungquist   1976

"The motto is:  slow and steady.  There is no instant dressage.  One should count in years, not days.  It is patient daily work which pays off in the long run.   A rider who does not have this patience and feels inclined to resort to special equipment, will never make a truly schooled horse.  Proper equipment for schooling consists of a plain snaffle with a thick bit, a saddle and a whip.   There is an old proverb which should be painted in the barn or in the indoor arena as a reminder:  

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