Archive for the ‘Recommended Books’ Category
Monday, August 16th, 2010Ingrid 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
Tags: Basic, Competition, Education, First, Foal, From, Horse, Training, Young
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Friday, August 13th, 2010Dr. Reiner Klimke presents the classically correct dressage through illustration. Visual learners will find this book just what you need. Continue reading
Tags: Dressage, From, Grand, Hardcover, Horse, Klimke, Prix, Through, Young
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010This 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
Tags: Ahlerich, Champion, Dressage, Hardcover, Making, World
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010Olympic 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
Tags: Cavalletti, Edition, Ground, Hardcover, Horse, over, Poles, Revised, Rider, Schooling
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010Alain 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
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Sunday, August 9th, 2009This DVD is based on Conrad Schumacher’s clinics “Prepare to Win”. Focuses on increasing the rider’s confidence in combination with dressage. Continue reading
Tags: Basic, Conrad, Dressage, Level, Prepare, Schumacher's, System, Volume
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Francois 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
Tags: Classical, Dressage, Francois, Gueriniere, Horsemanship, Robichon, School
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009William 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
Tags: 1743, Cavendish, Duke, Horsemanship, Newcastle, William
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009The 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
Tags: Classical, Dressage, Hardcover, Riding, School, Spanish, Workbooks
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009In 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
Tags: Classical, Hand, Hardcover, Horse, Iberian, Principles, Training
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