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Dressage Principles and Techniques

Miguel Tavora

Miguel de Lancastre e Tavora was a master rider, trainer, and instructor. His genuine love and care for the well-being of horses comes through on every page. His Kind, calm, and methodical approach is laid out in a progressive sequence that adheres strictly to the principles of the FEI.Christopher H...

The Handbook of JUMPING ESSENTIALS

Lemaire de Ruffieu, Francois

he Handbook of Jumping Essentials by Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu: A step by step illustrated guide explaining how to train a horse to find the proper take-off spot. Lemaire de Ruffieu was first trained and graduated from the Cadre Noir, one of the oldest and most prestigious riding academies in Euro...

A Rider's Survival from Tyranny

De Kunffy, Charles

Charles de Kunffy retells the dramatic events of his privileged and turbulent young life. A European nobleman in the stormy years of World War II and the Hungarian Revolution persevered to become a prominent equestrian. During the Soviet occupation, de Kunffy finds a life-saving island of tranquilit...

Racinet Explains Baucher

Racinet, Jean-Claude

Excellent introduction to the philosophy, method, and procedures of Baucherism, or the French tradition of "riding in lightness" that Baucher developed in the 19th century. Includes a translation of Baucher's "second manner." Jean-Claude Racinet wrote a few articles in the magazine Dressage and CT...

TOTAL HORSEMANSHIP

Racinet, Jean-Claude

Racinet provides a recipe for absolute balance, whereby all else succeeds. He searches for answers to riding problems from the inside and provides a thorough understanding of the cause. This is enjoyable reading, whereby you can gain relaxation in your horse. This book outlines and explains the con...

GREAT HORSEWOMEN OF THE 19TH CENTURY IN THE CIRCUS

Nelson, Hilda;Williams, Richard F;JANDO, DOMINIQUE

"Circus was quite a serious thing in nineteenth and early twentieth century Europe. Edmond and Jules de Goncourt noted in their Journal "We go to only one theater--the Circus. There we see clowns, tumblers....there is no false exhibition of talent..." Balzac believed that a circus equestrienne was w...

THE LEGACY OF MASTER NUNO OLIVEIRA

Millham, Stephanie Grant

This book represents a fascinating compilation of conversations, notes from Nuno Oliveira's lessons, biographical material and observations about his teachings, as well as a personal journey about what it was like to study under the Master despite a significant physical disability. Within these...

Equine Osteopathy

Giniaux, Dominique

"This book comes as true information on the existence of an alternative way to experience and conceive medicine, whether animal or human. It is a real testimony of a distinctive quality of the relationship between practitioner and patient, and its authenticity is not its lesser merit." -Jean Josse,...

The Handbook of RIDING ESSENTIALS

Lemaire de Ruffieu, Francois

The natural aids-the seat, the legs, and the hands,-are the most important means a rider has to direct and control his/her horse. Mastering them is the key to good horsemanship. The Handbook of Riding Essentials focuses on the natural aids and explains in detail, not only how they are applied, but w...

The Ethics and Passions of Dressage

De Kunffy, Charles;Williams, Richard F.

The Ethics and Passions of Dressage, Expanded Edition calls the reader to a re-dedication to the art of riding and the traditions of classical horsemanship. Charles de Kunffy challenges the reader to ask questions such as "Should competition challenge or reinforce classical horsemanship?" Furthermor...

The Dressage Way

Medenica, Susan

The Dressage Way illustrates the transformation of the human by virtue of the eminently noble creature:  the horse. This book is neither a simple how-to manual nor a staunch treatise on the benefits of dressage for horse and rider.     With classical dre...

Divide and Conquer Book 2

Lemaire de Ruffieu, Francois

Just as small streams make big rivers,?Divide and Conquer Book 1?explains a myriad of details on how to address each of?the horse's body parts for training purposes.?Divide and Conquer Book 2?regroups these details to show how to accomplish all of the upper level movements and provides several techn...