The Complete Training of Horse & Rider by Alois Podhajsky

Softcover, 288 pgs

Don't let the Napoleonic uniform on the cover or the ambitious title dissuade you from giving this book serious consideration. The author was the director of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria (home of the famous white Lipizzaner stallions) for over 25 years, and the training of horses and riders was his life's work.

In this book, Colonel Podhajsky has set forth in clear and readable fashion the step-by-step methods of training both horse and rider that are used at the School. These methods are the foundation of all good horsemanship, for their purpose is to develop the natural abilities of the horse and to make riding a graceful, pleasurable experience.

Podhajsky's methods are noted for embracing the natural movements and instincts of the horse. His work is also distinguished by his emphasis on kindness, cooperation and mutual respect -- essential ingredients for a natural training program. Invaluable reading!

Softcover, 288 pgs