Archive for the ‘Recommended Books’ Category

The New Basic Training of the Young Horse: From the Education of the Young Foal to the First Competition

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Ingrid Klimke revises her father’s (Dr. Reiner Klimke) classic book. The result is a revitalized version of the well-known classic by one of the world’s most successful riders, now with additional text and all new color photos. Continue reading

Klimke on Dressage: From the Young Horse Through Grand Prix

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Dr. Reiner Klimke presents the classically correct dressage through illustration. Visual learners will find this book just what you need. Continue reading

Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

This is the auto-biography of Ahlerich and Dr. Reiner Klimke, Olympic Dressage Gold Medalists. I still get chills when I flashback to that gold medal ride way back in 1984. I wish I had it on video! Continue reading

Klimke on Cavalletti: Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Poles

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Olympic Dressage trainer Reiner Klimke’s classic book on cavalletti work has been revised and brought back into print by his accomplished equestrian daughter, Ingrid Klimke. Ingrid Klimke has managed to maintain the classic work while bringing it up to date. Continue reading

The Great European Schools of Classical Dressage: Vienna, Saumur, Jerez, Lisbon

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Alain Laurioux, General Stage Manager of the Cadre Noir, provides this meticulously researched study revealing the inner workings of each of the great four classical schools; Spanish Riding School, Cadre Noir, Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. He includes details about their traditions, their systems for recruiting and training riders, and of course their horses. Continue reading

Conrad Schumacher’s Dressage System: Prepare to Win: Volume 1: Basic Level

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

This DVD is based on Conrad Schumacher’s clinics “Prepare to Win”. Focuses on increasing the rider’s confidence in combination with dressage. Continue reading

School of Horsemanship – Gueriniere

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere. First published in 1733 as Ecole de Cavalerie, this book is considered as the beginning of modern equitation. Here, for the first time, is the complete work. Continue reading

A General System of Horsemanship – Cavendish

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

William Cavendish (1593-­1676), the Earl, Marquis, and Duke of Newcastle, was one of the most accomplished men of his era. This is the classic book on horsemanship, complete with 42 superb engravings. Continue reading

Workbooks from the Spanish School – Charles Harris

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

The complete diaries of Charles Harris, the first and only pupil to complete the 1948-1951 course at the Spanish Riding School. Daily notes of his experiences at the SRS, what he learned, illustrating every point. This is an incredible and unique record of classical horsemanship! Continue reading

Training the Horse in Hand – Alfons J. Dietz

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

In the tradition of the Spanish Riding School, Alfons J. Dietz presents a thorough system for development of the young horse. From the first lessons at the longe all the way up to the haute ecole of the pillars, Alfons demonstrates the cause and effect of everything we do. Continue reading