Hokan Thorn knew at a very young age that he wanted to ride and train horses professionally. He was educated in his native Sweden at riding schools and trained in Germany under leading professionals. Hokan has used the training system he learned in Europe for more than 20 years successfully in the United States.

He demonstrates the system step-by-step, from the horse's first year under saddle through his third year of training. What is expected of the horse each year is fully explained and exercises illustrated.

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the basics of dressage are critical in any training program and are explained here. Topics include teaching balance, suppleness and obedience. Exercises shown promote proper muscling, preventing future injuries. Steps are also shown in how to develop a trusting relationship with a horse that will last a lifetime.

Hokan's methods are simple yet effective. Following his method will produce a horse that is happy in his work, properly muscled and correctly schooled in basic dressage fundamentals. His easy-to-understand approach along with detailed demonstrations of the steps involved create a complete and comprehensive guide to the first three years of dressage training.