In the era of the royal courts, academic equitation sought to refine the physical riding skills and simultaneously cultured the human spirit. This book revives the cultural heritage of the old equestrian masters' principles. Precious historical equestrian wisdom is presented here in an easy-to-understand, richly-illustrated text. Bent Branderup cares deeply that his students and readers gain insight and a clear understanding of the correct principles. Extensive explanations of the rider's aids and the complete training ...
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In the era of the royal courts, academic equitation sought to refine the physical riding skills and simultaneously cultured the human spirit. This book revives the cultural heritage of the old equestrian masters' principles. Precious historical equestrian wisdom is presented here in an easy-to-understand, richly-illustrated text. Bent Branderup cares deeply that his students and readers gain insight and a clear understanding of the correct principles. Extensive explanations of the rider's aids and the complete training of the horse unfold side by side progressively as the book unfolds. All phases of training are covered including, but not limited to, groundwork, breaking in, lateral movements, collection, lunging, and the airs above the ground. Step by step, the author explains the progression along the training path of academic equitation for the ambitious leisure rider.
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Good. Ex-library book with the usual stamp, stickers, and markings. Front corners are bumped, back corners are slightly bumped, minimal sign of wear along bottom of edge. Spine is straight, strong and protected in clear library vinyl. End papers in dark blue are clean with sharp corners. Remaining pages are clean and crisp. From back cover: "academic equestrianism was not only a matter of equestrian skills but also of spirit and control of the body." Bent Branderup strives to bring back the education and knowledge of the old masters and to explain them easily. Here, the author offers a comprehensive insight into the academic art of riding. This beautiful book includes QR codes to allow smartphone and tablet owners to download instructional videos with Bent Branderup." This book offers beautiful color photography and black and white instructional illustrations. 128 pp.
