Posts Tagged ‘Horsemanship’

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

The Art of Classical Horsemanship – Egon von Neindorff

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Egon von Neindorff dedicated his life to the knowledge and promotion of the classical art of riding. This book chronicles the passion of his dressage training system. A wonderful book that should be on your top 10 list of must reads! Continue reading

Dressage in Harmony – Walter Zettl

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Dressage in Harmony by Walter Zettl. This is the clearest, most readable books on training dressage horse’s ever written. Walter Zettl covers all the bases! This book is on the top of my list of must read dressage training books. I recommend it for all of my dressage riding students. Continue reading