The Pure Teachings of Classical Horsemanship

Egon von Neindorff dedicated his life to the knowledge and promotion of the classical art of riding. He never wanted to be a reformist but purely an interpreter. He truly understood the philosophy of classical riding and was therefore able to teach his numerous national and international students to develop their own style. The essence of classical dressage requires a deep affection for the horse as well as understanding, sensitivity, humility, and devotion. In this book, von Neindorff illustrates in more than 30 chapters his profound understanding of the natural training of horses. It encompasses a body of knowledge that was previously only taught at his riding establishment in Karlsruhe. Contents: 1. The purpose of education, 2. Riding that uses without misusing the horse, 3. A riding horse only matures with time, 4. A good seat can be learned, 5. The orchestra of the rider's aids, 6. The back as conductor, 7. From the foal to the remount, 8. Work on the lunge line: versatile and irreplaceable, 9. On the way to becoming an "older remount", 10. The prospective saddle horse, 11. Balanced means supple, 12. Furthering and forming, 13. Correct Corners, 14. The walk - the most difficult gait , 15. The trot - the most important gait, 16. The Gallop: the Third Gait, 17. Not a secret science: About straightness, direction and flexion, 18. Never sideward without forwards, 19. The shoulder-in and its preparation, 20. Renvers, travers, and half-pass, 21. Characterized by forward impulsion, 22. Forwards also when moving backward with purpose and moderation, 23. Only for experts and connoisseurs: The double bridle is a finely honed instrument, 24. The naturally oriented school canter, 25. Free from Constraint, 26. The goal and foundation, 27. The Cadenced Swinging Step, 28. From the airs above the ground to the lessons of classical horsemanship, 29. With driving lines and leading reins, 30. The schooling "in-hand," established, improved, refined, About Melissa Simms.