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A General System of Horsemanship: A Facsimile Reproduction of the Edition of 1743 (Trafalgar Square Classics)

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Once you get over the different style of font and familiarize yourself with the vocabulary this book privides for some exciting reading. This man must have been a genius. He provides detail description of how to loosen up your young horse in the shoulders and further work and excercises in a precise way which still pertains to the basics how we ride today. Its sometimes good to go back to the original scourses.

Together with books by Gu'rini're, M'seler, and Podhasky (see these) this too is a very important book concerning classical dressage. The text gives the impression of being written with considerable thought...this contrasts somewhat with some modern dressage texts. This text together with Gu'rni're's is recomendable.

This is simply a must own for any dressage rider. This book has influenced countless people over the years. It details so much and will certainly leave an impression. If you're serious at all about riding, you must read this book.