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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.

About the Author:
Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere was born in France in about 1688 and died in 1751. Little is known (more…)

See larger image School of Horsemanship (Hardcover) By (author) Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere List Price: $88.95 USD New From: $62.27 In Stock Used from: $84.50 In Stock

This classic work is not only one of the most beautiful books on horses ever published, but also a landmark in the development of equestrian technique. William Cavendish’s emphasis on systematic and humane training was revolutionary for its era, and his teaching has exerted a lasting and far-reaching influence on the art of riding. A General (more…)

See larger image A General System of Horsemanship: A Facsimile Reproduction of the Edition of 1743 (Trafalgar Square Classics) (Hardcover) By (author) William Cavendish, William Steinkraus List Price: $34.95 USD New From: $20.84 In Stock Used from: $17.45 In Stock

Charles Harris was the first and only pupil to complete the 1948-1951 course at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Every day he wrote down what he learned, illustrating each point and filling two thick notebooks.

These numbered notes are faithfully reproduced just as he wrote them, forming a unique record of (more…)

See larger image Workbooks from the Spanish School 1948-1951 (Hardcover) By (author) Charles Harris List Price: $110.00 USD New From: $64.14 In Stock Used from: $84.97 In Stock

Training The Horse in Hand presents a complete system for the development of the young horse, from its first lessons on the lunge line through the highest levels of dressage. All lessons are discussed, including lateral work, leg-yielding, shoulder-in, piaffe, passage, Spanish walk, and airs above the ground. The author places special value (more…)

See larger image Training the Horse in Hand: The Classical Iberian Principles (Hardcover) By (author) Alfons J. Dietz List Price: $29.95 USD New From: $16.83 In Stock Used from: $16.83 In Stock

No matter the level of the competition or the skill of the horse, with this dressage training system any rider with basic riding skills can learn the methods that have made Olympian Kyra Kyrklund so successful. Straightforward and traditional, the Kyrklund system comprehensively covers the fundamentals of dressage before progressing (more…)

See larger image Dressage with Kyra: The Kyra Kyrklund Training Method (Hardcover) By (author) Kyra Kyrklund, Jytte Lemkow List Price: $35.00 USD New From: $22.20 In Stock Used from: $22.20 In Stock

In this fantastically detailed and uniquely organized reference, 2008 Olympic gold and silver medal-winner Isabell Werth demonstrates the what, the how, and—most importantly—the why of more than 100 dressage movements. She shows readers how each should look, explains common mistakes and how to avoid them, and then describes (more…)

See larger image Dressage School: A Sourcebook of Movements and Tips Demonstrated by Olympian Isabell Werth (Hardcover) By (author) Britta Schoffmann List Price: $29.95 USD New From: $18.13 In Stock Used from: $18.12 In Stock

In The Circle of Trust, Walter Zettl has truly written his magnum opus. His first book, Dressage in Harmony, was dedicated to the riding and training of horses and received wide acclaim. In this beautiful new book, Herr Zettl discusses those who have a critical influence on the welfare of horses and the future of the sport of dressage. That group (more…)

See larger image The Circle of Trust: Reflections on the Essence of Horses and Horsemanship (Hardcover) By (author) Walter Zettl List Price: $29.95 USD New From: $18.30 In Stock Used from: $15.97 In Stock

A classic must read book now available for instant electronic download on the Kindle, the iPhone or the iPod Touch!

The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer (more…)

Dressage, the equestrian practice in which a horse makes highly precise movements in response to barely perceptible signals from the rider, has taken hold of America’s equestrians. Participation rates have risen by 200 percent over the past twenty years, as baby-boomer riders have discovered dressage to be less strenuous and dangerous than (more…)

See larger image 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider (Plastic Comb) By (author) Jec Aristotle Ballou List Price: $29.95 USD New From: $16.50 In Stock Used from: $18.51 In Stock

A remarkable illustrated work on the art of dressage by a modern–day master, featuring a lavish selection of color photos and drawings.

From the Publisher
This major, eagerly–awaited work from Paul Belasik combines modern, innovative thought with an unshakeable (more…)

See larger image Dressage for the 21st Century (Hardcover) By (author) Paul Belasik List Price: $35.00 USD New From: $59.99 In Stock Used from: $49.99 In Stock