The Art of Training: Lessons from a Lifetime With Horses (The Masters of Horsemanship Series, Bk. 2) [Hardcover]

Hans Von Blixen-Finecke (Author)

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Series: The Masters of Horsemanship Series, Bk. 2 | Publication Date: December 15, 1996

This is the book that the author, former commandant of the Swedish Calvary School said he could not have written as a young man, but only after over sixty years of training horses and riders. It sets down in a wonderfully ordered fashion the Baron's training principles, based on a lifetime of observation, research, and experience. He covers the philosophy of training, biomechanics, what he calls the language of touch, the rider's technique and the link system. And there is full treatment of the movements, described as Purpose and Effect, with the wonderful addition of clear It's Gone Wrong When... and Your Can Prevent It By... headings for each movement. Frankly, these sections alone are so useful it's worth having this book always close at hand! The text is enhanced with clear drawings. For serious riders, this is one not-to- be missed!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Half Halt Press (December 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939481480
• ISBN-13: 978-0939481484
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,761,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: The Art of Training: Lessons from a Lifetime With Horses (The Masters of Horsemanship Series, Bk. 2) (Hardcover)

This is art of riding and steps for achieving it. From a rider understanding and basic seat and training the horse. It starts from lunging to Grand Prix movements. It gives you the, Why and When it's gone wrong and how to fix it. Well suited for the beginner Dressage rider or anyone who wants to start there horses career correctly.