Reflections on Equestrian Art [Hardcover]

Nuno Oliveira (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1988

Reflections on riding by one of the last great international riding masters, with an emphasis on lightness and harmony and reflecting a deep love and respect for the horse.

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Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Nuno Oliveira was one of the last of the great international riding masters.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: J. A. Allen; 3rd edition (March 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851314619
• ISBN-13: 978-0851314617
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The heart of classical equitation!, August 16, 2002

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This review is from: Reflections on Equestrian Art (Hardcover)

Should be required reading for all modern-day dressage riders and anyone who truly believes in achieving harmony with his or her horse! Not a specific "how to" book, but rather the core of the master Oliveira's philosophy of classical horsemanship succinctly and powerfully stated. His was a school of horsemanship that expected and achieved a level of lightness and collection rarely attained in today's competitive dressage horse. As Sylvia Loch said in her book (also highly recommended) Dressage: The Art of Classical Riding, Nuno Oliveira was " . . .a man who could bring magical steps out of the most ordinary horse, a man who rode like a king, so that his horses carried him like a king."

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nuno Oliveira, The Master, January 11, 2000

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This review is from: Reflections on Equestrian Art (Hardcover)

This book is written by probably the greatest horse master in the 20th century. A book that every horse lover, and especially dressage rider, must have. It is a pity that only one (I believe) of six books is translated into English.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to think and ride, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: Reflections on Equestrian Art (Hardcover)

If you are looking for hands on exercises this book is not for you. But if you are looking for deeper understanding on how to think and feel when riding - this is one of the best ones. For many riders today riding is either sport or time to relax. Then there are a few serious students of equestrian art. The ones that ride to achieve unity with their horse, to submerse themselves in the beauty of deep understanding between their equine partner and the rider. If you are looking for a philosophical approach you just found it. A true jewel for the rider that wants to dig deeper and find meaning beyond the sport in his/her riding.