In his uniquely philosophical poetic style, Erik Herbermann, author of the perennial bestseller "Dressage Formula", presents the inner workings of classical riding, which will assist every rider to discover the joys of greater harmony with their horse. The content of this new work is based on notes the author made while answering the daily practical needs of his pupils during many years of teaching - making this book particularly valuable for those who ride without instruction. "A Horseman's Notes" is not only filled with essential information, from an author who is highly respected as a true 'classicist', but it is also a beautifully illustrated, high quality production - truly a collector's volume.
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Erik Herbermann was born in Amsterdam in 1945. His initial equestrian training was with Patricia Salt FBHS, a pupil herself of the Spanish Riding School. Subsequently, he studied under the celebrated classical riding teacher, Egon von Neindorff. Now residing in the USA, Erik Herbermann devotes much of his time to lecturing, teaching and conducting clinics internationally. As well as producing three editions of his enduring classic, Dressage Formula, and narrating an audio version of its third edition, he has also written numerous articles for equestrian publications in the United States, Holland and Canada. Erik Herbermann is a staunch advocate of classical ideals. His ideology is based on an objective study of the horse's nature, which seeks the depth of understanding and quality of work perceived in the greatest of Renaissance Masters. In common with these luminaries he views equitation as a self-improving art, rooted in the utmost affections and respect for the horse.
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A book to be read and read again.,
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The older I get, the more I appreciate the vast generosity of horses - and the more I value the rare trainers and riders who are willing to live up to that generosity by truly putting the horse's welfare first. Mr. Herbermann is one of these, and A Horseman's Notes is a wonderful meditation on the lessons learned through a lifetime of riding.
There are sentences here that have the power to change your riding ... if you're ready to read them. Whenever I see a rider kicking, pushing and fiddling to "make the horse round" or " get him on the bit," I think of Mr. Herbermann's injunction that everything in front of the withers is a "billboard" on which the horse posts his minute-by-minute evaluation of the rider's seat ... and on which the rider writes only at the risk of losing the horse's trust and partnership! Whenever I hear riders talking about horses as if they were lazy children who have to be forced to work "for their own good," I remember Mr. Herbermann's warnings about the need for riders to put their ambition aside and LISTEN to their horses instead of constantly dictating and demanding. And so on and so forth... Equally valuable are the illustrations, which show great classical masters riding proud, confident, relaxed horses: a picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words antidote to the stressed out, overbent, tail-wringing performances that give dressage a bad name. This book goes on the shelf next to Wajten, Podhajsky, Oliveira and the other classics. If you're looking for quick fixes, go elsewhere. But if you're ready to venture into a way of riding that acknowledges the horse as a full and valued partner, then this is a book to read and read again.
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A Horseman's Notes,
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This review is from: A Horseman's Notes (Hardcover)
Mr. Herbermann has shown us the way to enter the sanctuary of the horse. This book, A Horseman's Notes, makes the path crystal clear. I've seen Erik ride; he practices what he preaches. Even difficult horses soon come under his tea cozy. If you've been searching for the truth about riding and training horses, this book will shed some much needed light on the subject. Thank you, Erik...and my horses thank you! You are a true Master of Horsemanship.
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If you love and ride horses and want to really improve your riding skills, if you want to really LEARN to ride and NOT blame your horse for your issues, then buy this man's books, both of them. The author's insights into the being of the horse and the body and mind of the rider are astounding, subtle and they work!!!!
The author is a very gifted equestrian with years of correct riding experience, who can easily entail thoughtful and provoking information to the reader. He challenges you to think more about your horse as a partner and not an animal to be forced into work. You will come away with a different perspective of your relationship with your horse. If you learn just a few details from the author's books then you will advance yourself as an equestrian.
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