DIGGLE, MARTIN, COMPILED BY

Masters of Equitation on Trot

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0851318118. Cover is rust colored with silver lettering on spine. Rust colored end papers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings. "This book explores the enormous value of the trot in schooling and suppling the horse, and explains how the natural trot of a recently backed horse is developed into the working gait, which will later form the basis for collection and extension... Is essential reading for all riders who wish to lay the correct foundations for their horses' schooling, and will fascinate all readers interested in equestrian history". Includes trainers from Baucher and l'Hotte up to Klimke and Herbermann, to Paul Belasik [a favorite writer and clinician of mine]. I find this an invaluable addition to my own collection. Multiple copies available. ; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8; 111 pages; Cover has slight bumping. DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 14256

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0851318118 Horses; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Horses in History; Equitation; Equines; Equestrians; Classical Riding;

DIGGLE, MARTIN, COMPILED BY

Masters of Equitation on Trot

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0851318118. Cover is rust colored with silver lettering on spine. Rust colored end papers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings. "This book explores the enormous value of the trot in schooling and suppling the horse, and explains how the natural trot of a recently backed horse is developed into the working gait, which will later form the basis for collection and extension... Is essential reading for all riders who wish to lay the correct foundations for their horses' schooling, and will fascinate all readers interested in equestrian history". Includes trainers from Baucher and l'Hotte up to Klimke and Herbermann, to Paul Belasik [a favorite writer and clinician of mine]. I find this an invaluable addition to my own collection. Multiple copies available. ; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8; 111 pages; Cover has slight bumping. DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 13813

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0851318118 Horses; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Horses in History; Equitation; Equines; Equestrians; Classical Riding;

DIGGLE, MARTIN, COMPILED BY

Masters of Equitation on Trot

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0851318118. Cover is rust colored with silver lettering on spine. Rust colored end papers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings. "This book explores the enormous value of the trot in schooling and suppling the horse, and explains how the natural trot of a recently backed horse is developed into the working gait, which will later form the basis for collection and extension... Is essential reading for all riders who wish to lay the correct foundations for their horses' schooling, and will fascinate all readers interested in equestrian history". Includes trainers from Baucher and l'Hotte up to Klimke and Herbermann, to Paul Belasik [a favorite writer and clinician of mine]. I find this an invaluable addition to my own collection. Multiple copies available. ; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8; 111 pages; Cover has slight bumping. DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 13814

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0851318118 Horses; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Horses in History; Equitation; Equines; Equestrians; Classical Riding;

DIGGLE, MARTIN, COMPILED BY

Masters of Equitation on Canter

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0851318126. Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001; first American edition. Cover is dark blue with silver lettering on spine. Dark blue end papers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings. "Canter is the most complex of the school gaits, and, when carried out well, the most expressive and impressive. It si the gait from which, in its finished form, complex movements such as tempi changes, zigzags, and pirouettes are produced. Because of its complexity, it is essential that due consideration is given to the quality of the gait at each stage of its development". Some of the most thrilling moves to see is the canter half-pass zigzag and canter pirouettes. Masters cited here range from Baucher and L'Hotte to Museler, Oliveira and Belasik. See also Masters of Equitation on Trot. A favorite book in my own collection. Multiple copies available. ; Masters of Equitation Series; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8; 119 pages; NEW. Cover has slight bumping. DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 14927

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0851318126 Dressage; Martin Diggle; Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Horses and History; Horse Trainers; Horse Training;

DIGGLE, MARTIN, COMPILED BY

Masters of Equitation on Canter

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0851318126. Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2001; first American edition. Cover is dark blue with silver lettering on spine. Dark blue end papers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings. "Canter is the most complex of the school gaits, and, when carried out well, the most expressive and impressive. It si the gait from which, in its finished form, complex movements such as tempi changes, zigzags, and pirouettes are produced. Because of its complexity, it is essential that due consideration is given to the quality of the gait at each stage of its development". Some of the most thrilling moves to see is the canter half-pass zigzag and canter pirouettes. Masters cited here range from Baucher and L'Hotte to Museler, Oliveira and Belasik. See also Masters of Equitation on Trot. A favorite book in my own collection. Multiple copies available. ; Masters of Equitation Series; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8; 119 pages; NEW. Cover has slight bumping. DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 8844

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0851318126 Dressage; Martin Diggle; Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Horses and History; Horse Trainers; Horse Training;

GAHWYLER, MAX (DR. )

The Competitive Edge I I I Gravity, Balance and Kinetics of the Horse and Rider

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939481596. Illustrated by Patricia Peyman Naegeli. Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the Most Sophisticated Aid; Epilogue. For all of us toiling to improve our riding skills, several, at the very least, of these chapters should jump out at you as being very relevant and helpful for improving the use of our natural aids. ; Competitive Edge Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 152 pages; DJ has slight rubbing; in a mylar cover.. New in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 3340

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0939481596 Horses; Animals; Equines; Equine Anatomy; Equine Biomechanics; Equine Physiology; Pets; Animal Behavior; Kinetics;

GAHWYLER, MAX (DR. )

The Competitive Edge I I: Moving Up the Levels

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc, 1992. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939481308. Illustrated by Patricia Peyman Naegeli. Cover is black boards with copper lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings, diagrams and tests. This is the second in the series of the three books written by Dr. Gahwyler. Chapters are: Historical Background of Competitive Dressage; Of Horses, Humans and Centaurs; Understanding Moving Up; The Aids; Big Step Up; The Movements; Understanding the Tests; Riding the Actual Test; Appendix, which has the AHSA tests for {USA} 2nd through 5th {FEI} levels. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 135 pages; New. DJ has sllight wrinkling at top of spine; in a mylar cover.. New in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 3913

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0939481308 Dressage; Horses; Animals; Pets; Education; Horses and History; Classical Riding Masters; Classical Riding Theory; Horse & Rider; Sports/Athletics Cultural History Animals Education European History History Geography English/British History Wor

GAHWYLER, MAX (DR. )

The Competitive Edge I I I Gravity, Balance and Kinetics of the Horse and Rider

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939481596. Illustrated by Patricia Peyman Naegeli. Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the Most Sophisticated Aid; Epilogue. For all of us toiling to improve our riding skills, several, at the very least, of these chapters should jump out at you as being very relevant and helpful for improving the use of our natural aids. ; Competitive Edge Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 152 pages; DJ has slight rubbing; in a mylar cover.. New in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 3337

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0939481596 Horses; Animals; Equines; Equine Anatomy; Equine Biomechanics; Equine Physiology; Pets; Animal Behavior; Kinetics;

GAHWYLER, MAX (DR. )

The Competitive Edge I I I Gravity, Balance and Kinetics of the Horse and Rider

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939481596. Illustrated by Patricia Peyman Naegeli. Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the Most Sophisticated Aid; Epilogue. For all of us toiling to improve our riding skills, several, at the very least, of these chapters should jump out at you as being very relevant and helpful for improving the use of our natural aids. ; Competitive Edge Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 152 pages; DJ has slight rubbing; in a mylar cover.. New in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 3338

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0939481596 Horses; Animals; Equines; Equine Anatomy; Equine Biomechanics; Equine Physiology; Pets; Animal Behavior; Kinetics;

DE LA GUERINIERE, FRANCOIS ROBICHON; ECUYER DU ROY

Ecole de Cavalerie, Part Two [English Language Edition] Contenant la Connoissance, L'instruction, Et la Conservation Du Cheval, Avec Figures En Taille-Douce

Cleveland Heights, OH: Xenophon Press, 1992. First Edition Thus. Softcover. ISBN: 0933316011. NEW book. Cover is yellow ground with black lettering, with the title as originally printed in 1733, with the approval and at the privilege of the King [Louis XV]. Illustrated with b/w pictures from the original publication. Translated from the original French. De la Gueriniere [1688-1751], became the 'ecuyer du Roi' in 1715. In 1730 he was named master of the Royal stables at the Tuilleries, founded by de Pluvinel, Louis XIII's riding teacher. "This volume comprises only the pertinent chapters I-XVIII of the second part of 'Ecole de Cavalerie', entitled The Method of Training Horses According to the Different Ways in Which They Will Be Used'. Henri L. M. Van Schaik mentions that '[la Gueriniere's] reputation as an extraordinary teacher had become international and that he received pupils from all over Europe...In contrast to most of his predecessors, la Gueriniere was evidently a very methodical man...a strict scheme and stays with it...he invented the shoulder in....it was the great riding master La Gueriniere who produced the most revolutionary book on riding of all times...based it on simplicity and facts, in order to be completely understood by his readers'. For these reasons de la Gueriniere is considered to be the Father of French Equitation and the Father of Modern Dressage. His teachings and methods are still considered the standard to be used and met, well over 250 years after he wrote them down. This book is the perfect complement to 'The School of Horsemanship", also by de la Gueriniere, and also available. Scarce title. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 x 9; 125 pages; Slight edge wear and rubbing.. New .

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Book number: 14856

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0933316011 Horses; Animals; Pets; Horses and History; Dressage; Classical Riding Masters; Classical Riding Theory; Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere; France;

DE LA GUERINIERE, FRANCOIS ROBICHON; ECUYER DU ROY

Ecole de Cavalerie, Part Two [English Language Edition] Contenant la Connoissance, L'instruction, Et la Conservation Du Cheval, Avec Figures En Taille-Douce

Cleveland Heights, OH: Xenophon Press, 1992. First Edition Thus. Softcover. ISBN: 0933316011. NEW book. Cover is yellow ground with black lettering, with the title as originally printed in 1733, with the approval and at the privilege of the King [Louis XV]. Illustrated with b/w pictures from the original publication. Translated from the original French. De la Gueriniere [1688-1751], became the 'ecuyer du Roi' in 1715. In 1730 he was named master of the Royal stables at the Tuilleries, founded by de Pluvinel, Louis XIII's riding teacher. "This volume comprises only the pertinent chapters I-XVIII of the second part of 'Ecole de Cavalerie', entitled The Method of Training Horses According to the Different Ways in Which They Will Be Used'. Henri L. M. Van Schaik mentions that '[la Gueriniere's] reputation as an extraordinary teacher had become international and that he received pupils from all over Europe...In contrast to most of his predecessors, la Gueriniere was evidently a very methodical man...a strict scheme and stays with it...he invented the shoulder in....it was the great riding master La Gueriniere who produced the most revolutionary book on riding of all times...based it on simplicity and facts, in order to be completely understood by his readers'. For these reasons de la Gueriniere is considered to be the Father of French Equitation and the Father of Modern Dressage. His teachings and methods are still considered the standard to be used and met, well over 250 years after he wrote them down. This book is the perfect complement to 'The School of Horsemanship", also by de la Gueriniere, and also available. Scarce title. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 x 9; 125 pages; New. Slight edge wear and rubbing.. New .

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Book number: 3895

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0933316011 Horses; Animals; Pets; Horses and History; Dressage; Classical Riding Masters; Classical Riding Theory; Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere; France;

HENRIQUES, PEGOTTY

Dressage for the Young Rider

Addington, Buckinghamshire, UK: Kenilworth Press Ltd, 1992. Hardcover. ISBN: 0901366994. HARDCOVER with DJ. Cover is blue with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight, appears almost unused. Extensively illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Henriques is an international FEI dressge judge, trainer, teacher and dressage rider and has written this highly readable guide to fundamental dressage riding and training. Although this is titled for the 'Young' rider, riders of any age will find this a valuable resource book. Henriques recieved the BHS [British Horse Society] Award of Merit in 1982. Excellent book for those looking to improve their dressage. 1992 reprint of the original 1990 edition. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2; 170 pages; Cover has some edge wear, bumping; 1" smoosh of cover at bottom of front, near spine. DJ has light edge wear, rubbing; in a Brodart cover.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 2835

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0901366994 Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Pegotty Henriques; Dressage; Horseback Riding; Equitation; Equestrians; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction

KAPITZKE, GERHARD

The Bit and the Reins Developing Good Contact and Sensitive Hands

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2004. First English Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1570762759. Cover is dark blue with gold lettering on spine. Vivid dark blue endpapers. Pages are clean and tight; still crisp; this is a NEW book. Translated by Friederike Butler. First published in Germany in 2001 as Zugelfuhrung mit Gefuhl. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of mostly color photos and b/w drawings/diagrams. Chapters are: Nature of the Gaits and Balance; Protecting the Horse's Mouth; Foreign Object in the Horse's Mouth; Rider's Hands and the Response from the Horse's Mouth; Questionable Devices; Rein Contact During the Transition Period; Rein Contact During the Completion Phase; Traditional Bridling in Spain and Portugal; Conversation between the Rider's Hands and the Horse's Mouth; index. An absolutely fascinating book that focuses on one, perhaps the most critical, aspect of riding--the hands and rein contact, and how to achieve the correct feel, creating the best situation for you to achieve true partnership with your horse. ; Color Photographs; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2; 160 pages; DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 4034

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 1570762759 Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Equitation; Equestrians; Horsemanship; Saddlery; Tack;

KAPITZKE, GERHARD

The Bit and the Reins Developing Good Contact and Sensitive Hands

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2004. First English Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1570762759. Cover is dark blue with gold lettering on spine. MULTIPLE COPIES AVAILABLE. Vivid dark blue endpapers. Pages are clean and tight; still crisp; this is a NEW book. Translated by Friederike Butler. First published in Germany in 2001 as Zugelfuhrung mit Gefuhl. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of mostly color photos and b/w drawings/diagrams. Chapters are: Nature of the Gaits and Balance; Protecting the Horse's Mouth; Foreign Object in the Horse's Mouth; Rider's Hands and the Response from the Horse's Mouth; Questionable Devices; Rein Contact During the Transition Period; Rein Contact During the Completion Phase; Traditional Bridling in Spain and Portugal; Conversation between the Rider's Hands and the Horse's Mouth; index. An absolutely fascinating book that focuses on one, perhaps the most critical, aspect of riding--the hands and rein contact, and how to achieve the correct feel, creating the best situation for you to achieve true partnership with your horse. ; Color Photographs; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2; 160 pages; DJ in mylar cover.. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 5441

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 1570762759 Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Equitation; Equestrians; Horsemanship; Saddlery; Tack; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Care/Veterinary Horses: : Saddlery/Tack/Equipment Horses: : Training Hor

KIDD, JANE

A Festival of Dressage

New York: Arco Publishing, Inc, 1982. Hardcover. ISBN: 0668056541. Hardcover is dark blue with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with 230 color and b/w photographs. "Dressage in words and photographs....explained by a writer who both competes and judges....is a record of world-class performance and valuable source of instruction..... Gives a brief history of dressage at the beginning; background of Dressage at Goodwood. Many of the riders listed and/or photographed are still competing over 20 years later. A nice overview of top class riding, and how to achieve it. Glossary. ; Photographs; 8 1/2 x 11 1/2; 143 pages; Book has minor shelf wear. DJ has shelf wear, bumping, light rubbing/scuffing; some crinkling on edges.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 5043

Catalogue: Dressage

Keywords: 0668056541 Dressage; Dressage Tests; Horses; Animals; Pets; Horsemanship; Horse Training; Horseback Riding; Horse Trainers; Women/Womens' History Sports/Athletics Cultural History Animals Education European History English/British History Biography/Memoir