Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion [Hardcover]

Reiner Klimke (Author)

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Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 157 pages
• Publisher: Half Halt Pr; First Edition edition (November 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939481006
• ISBN-13: 978-0939481002
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The story behind the 1984 Olympic Gold Medal in Dressage, December 29, 1998

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Suzin Daly ([e-mail]) (Youngsville, NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion (Hardcover)

Most people know who these two are. If you do not, Reiner Klimke and Ahlerich won the Olympic Gold Medal in 1984. In the book Klimke reveals the full story behind their achievements. Seems Ahlerich was difficult and headstrong. I was given the book as a gift and to my surprise I really enjoyed the story. I was sorry the book ended. I think the book is fun, interesting with warmth and humor, enjoy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative, light, able to relate training problem, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion (Hardcover)

It is a very helpful book on training, problems that can occur. The one-on-one relationship with Alerich and all horses is so special. His helpful tips in using patience and the basics throughout the levels makes this a must read book. Book is also light and funny during the training. With his untimely death, this is a sure classic for all equestrians!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without it!, January 28, 2007

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J. Vaughn - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion (Hardcover)

This book covers the training of Ahlerich from the horses purchase up to winning an Olympic Gold medal. Dr. Reiner Klimke shows the sensitive, always thoughtful handling, that went into the training of this great horse. He explains in detail why he did things a certain way with this particular horse. Like a Diamond cutter with a precious stone, Dr. Klimke was ever careful to preserve the brilliance and purity of movement that Ahlerich was blessed with. How easily one careless touch of the spur or jab in the mouth could destroy all this brilliance forever. Dr. Klimke was the best!