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Guilford, CT: The Lyons Press. New. 2002. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 1585746010 . Cover is glazed boards; no dust jacket, as issued. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with dozens of b/w photos and drawings. Has an introduction to the second edition. Mr. Winnett originally learned dressage in the French classical tradition, later moving on to schooling in the German classical method. His skill in dressage earned him places on two USA Olympic teams, and numerous international teams. "...Winnett presents a thoughtful distillation of the ideas and training methods he found most valuable over his long career. Dressage riders of all levels cannot help but benefit from a careful study of his wise counsel", per William Steinkraus, US Equestrian Team Olympic gold medalist [individual jumping, Mexico, 1968] and official. Mr. Winnett considers himself a disciple of the methods and teachings of the great French master, Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere. ;… Read More

Addington, Buckinghamshire, UK: Kenilworth Press Ltd.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 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. .

Guilford, CT: The Lyons Press. New. 2002. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 1585746010 . Cover is glazed boards; no dust jacket, as issued. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with dozens of b/w photos and drawings. Has an introduction to the second edition. Mr. Winnett originally learned dressage in the French classical tradition, later moving on to schooling in the German classical method. His skill in dressage earned him places on two USA Olympic teams, and numerous international teams. "...Winnett presents a thoughtful distillation of the ideas and training methods he found most valuable over his long career. Dressage riders of all levels cannot help but benefit from a careful study of his wise counsel", per William Steinkraus, US Equestrian Team Olympic gold medalist [individual jumping, Mexico, 1968] and official. Mr. Winnett considers himself a disciple of the methods and teachings of the great French master, Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere. ;… Read More

Cleveland Heights, OH: Xenophon Press. New. 1992. First Edition Thus. Softcover. 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… Read More

Cleveland Heights, OH: Xenophon Press. New. 1992. First Edition Thus. Softcover. 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… Read More

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. First Printing; Hardcover. 1570762120 . Inscribed on front end paper "TO ANNE, BEST WISHES, PAUL BELASIK". Cover is green with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight, DJ in mylar cover. This is the first compilation of Paul's original three books, now bound together as one title. For anyone who rides dressage, wanting to know why, and how, and how to do it better, what should it feel like and look like, this is absolutely the most perfect book. In these three titles Paul takes you along on his journey, training with modern masters, reading and learning all he can about previous masters, always seeking the purest, best way to achieve the ultimate perfection of horse and rider as one, dancing partners, floating together in unison through the equestrian art of dressage. If you've had the privilege of watching Paul teach, and ride [I've luckily done so many… Read More

Pacifica, CA: Charles De Kunffy. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1993. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0939481332 . Black boards with silver lettering on spine. Multiple copies available. Pages are clean and tight, still crisp. Illustrated with b/w photos. Another excellent book by the prolific author, clinician and international judge. Some of the chapters are: Dressage Needs No Reinventing; Reasons for Academic Equitation; Non-Confrontational Horsemanship; Engagement on the Aids; and a great list of quotes, etc. As per the author, "this book is written much like a personal letter. Its intimacy comes from the best questions that riders asked." A scarce and wonderful little book [I treasure my copy]. ; B&W Photographs; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; 126 pages; DJ has rubbing, scuffing, sunning, edge wear and a few closed tears; in a mylar cover. .

Pacifica, CA: Charles De Kunffy. As New in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1993. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0939481332 . Black boards with silver lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight, still crisp. Illustrated with b/w photos. Another excellent book by the prolific author, clinician and international judge. Some of the chapters are: Dressage Needs No Reinventing; Reasons for Academic Equitation; Non-Confrontational Horsemanship; Engagement on the Aids; and a great list of quotes, etc. As per the author, "this book is written much like a personal letter. Its intimacy comes from the best questions that riders asked." A scarce and wonderful little book [I treasure my copy]. ; B&W Photographs; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; 126 pages; DJ has light rubbing/scuffing, small closed tear at top of spine; in a mylar cover. .

Pacifica, CA: Charles De Kunffy. New in New dust jacket. 1993. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0939481332 . AUTHOR SIGNED on front end paper. Black boards with silver lettering on spine. Multiple copies available. Pages are clean and tight, still crisp. Illustrated with b/w photos. Another excellent book by the prolific author, clinician and international judge. Some of the chapters are: Dressage Needs No Reinventing; Reasons for Academic Equitation; Non-Confrontational Horsemanship; Engagement on the Aids; and a great list of quotes, etc. As per the author, "this book is written much like a personal letter. Its intimacy comes from the best questions that riders asked." A scarce and wonderful little book [I treasure my copy]. ; B&W Photographs; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; 126 pages; DJ in a mylar cover. ; Signed by Author .

Pacifica, CA: Charles De Kunffy. New in New dust jacket. 1993. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0939481332 . AUTHOR SIGNED on front end paper. Black boards with silver lettering on spine. Multiple copies available. Pages are clean and tight, still crisp. Illustrated with b/w photos. Another excellent book by the prolific author, clinician and international judge. Some of the chapters are: Dressage Needs No Reinventing; Reasons for Academic Equitation; Non-Confrontational Horsemanship; Engagement on the Aids; and a great list of quotes, etc. As per the author, "this book is written much like a personal letter. Its intimacy comes from the best questions that riders asked." A scarce and wonderful little book [I treasure my copy]. ; B&W Photographs; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; 126 pages; DJ in a mylar cover. ; Signed by Author .

Lexington, KY: Eclipse Press/The Blood-Horse Inc.. Near Fine. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 1581500939 . Cover is glazed boards. No DJ as issued. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Orange patterned endpapers. "Feeling Dressage is an outstandingly detailed, practical, and instructive guidline. It offers practical advice, explanations, and examples of riders and horses to advanced levels based on the principles of classical dressage (Conrad Schumacher, renowned German trainer) "; and ..."is one of the most valuable books on dressage today. The chapter on the dressage is fabulous! (Hilda Gurney, Olympic dressage medalist). "; Remainder; B&W Illustrations; 6 x 9 1/4; 202 pages; Bumping in upper corner. .

New York: Arco Publishing, Inc.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 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. .

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. New in New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 1570761515 . Cover is green with gold lettering on the spine. Illustrated with 42 engravings from the 1743 edition. Introduction by William Steinkraus; technical commentary by E. Schmit-Jensen. Green endpapers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. The 42 plates are at the back of the book, and followed by 'a Dictionary explaining the Technical Terms that belong to the Stud, Stable, Manage, and Farriery; or whatever relates to Horses", and an index. Cavendish [1593-1676] was one the acknowledged European riding masters of the 17th century. This book was originally published in French, in Antwerp, in 1658, while he was in exile from Commonwealth England. The book is dedicated to "His Grace Charles, Duke of Richmond, Lenox and Aubigny, Master of the Horse to His Majesty, etc..." This Charles was the Prince of Wales, later Charles II, himself a renowned a… Read More

Millwood, NY: Breakthrough Publications. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1982. Hard Cover. 0914327054 . Cover is brown with gold lettering on spine; has some light rubbing and bumping. . DJ has some edge wear, rubbing, sunning and small nicks and tears, (2) 1/2" closed tears along top. Owner's name neatly written in small letters at top of front end paper. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with 93 b/w drawings. Foreword by Hilda Gurney. Some of the chapters are: Training Methods; Showing at Training Level; Longeing; Requirements of the Tests; Riding Techniques; and a glossary. Contains the 1987 AHSA revised tests for Training, First and Second Levels; glossary. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 292 pages .

No Place. New. 1993. First English Edition. Softcover. NEW. Green cover, with white spine with black lettering. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. English language; originally published in Germany, in German [translated by Kaye Norment Smarslik] in 1977. Illustrated with dozens of b/w photos of this warmblood breed, as well as copies of the pedigrees of many of those shown. Some of the chapters are: History, the 18th Century...; From Cavalry Guard Remount to 'the Finest Carriage Horse in the World'; Heritage; Sire Lines; Path to the Modern Holsteiner; Foundation Sires of the Modern Bloodlines; Registered Non-Profit Riding and Driving School at Elmshorn; 1976--Year of the Harvest. Extremely scarce book, very difficult to find. And that's a shame, as this is a very popular breed for dressage and jumping, ideal build and temperament for a modern sport horse. Oversized. Multiple copies available. Out-of-Print. ; B&W Illustrations; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 216 pages .

No Place. New. 1993. First English Edition. Softcover. NEW. Green cover, with white spine with black lettering. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. English language; originally published in Germany, in German [translated by Kaye Norment Smarslik] in 1977. Illustrated with dozens of b/w photos of this warmblood breed, as well as copies of the pedigrees of many of those shown. Some of the chapters are: History, the 18th Century...; From Cavalry Guard Remount to 'the Finest Carriage Horse in the World'; Heritage; Sire Lines; Path to the Modern Holsteiner; Foundation Sires of the Modern Bloodlines; Registered Non-Profit Riding and Driving School at Elmshorn; 1976--Year of the Harvest. Extremely scarce book, very difficult to find. And that's a shame, as this is a very popular breed for dressage and jumping, ideal build and temperament for a modern sport horse. Oversized. Multiple copies available. Out-of-Print. ; B&W Illustrations; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 216 pages .

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. New in New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition (?). Hardcover. 093948160X . Cover is black boards with copper lettering on spine. DJ in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with photographs, mostly color, of the experts. Sections are: Dressage Horse; Rider; Competing; Tips on Riding Gaits, Paces, and Movements; Source Guide. A veritable Who's Who of top ranked international riders, trainers and researchers. ; Photographs; 8 3/4 x 9 3/4; 180 pages .

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition (?). Hardcover. 093948160X . Cover is black boards with copper lettering on spine. DJ in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with photographs, mostly color, of the experts. Sections are: Dressage Horse; Rider; Competing; Tips on Riding Gaits, Paces, and Movements; Source Guide. A veritable Who's Who of top ranked international riders, trainers and researchers. ; Photographs; 8 3/4 x 9 3/4; 180 pages; Cover has some light creasing and shelf wear; in a mylar cover. .

New York: Prentice Hall Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1986. Sixth Printing; Hard Cover. 0668063246 . Cover is cream colored with gold lettering on the spine; slight bumping, rubbing, shelf wear. Pages are clean and tight. . Extensively illustrated with 116 b/w photos. Very helpful book for those wishing to learn about longeing as a tool for starting and continuuing training on their young or experienced horses, how to do it correctly and for the greatest benefit to horse and rider. Chapters are: Prep for Longeing; Teaching the Young or Inexperienced Horse; Common Evasions and Suppling Exercises; Work over Cavaletti and Low Jumps; Work on Long Reins; Fresh Horse; Tense Horse; Tough Horse; Competition Horses; Horses Not to Longe. ; B&W Photographs; 6 x 9 1/2; 131 pages; No DJ. .

London: J. A. Allen & Co. , Ltd.. New in New dust jacket. 1989. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 085131452X . Plain, cardboard slipcase. Very oversized. Cover is cloth with gold lettering on the spine, b/w facsimile on the front. Pages are clean and tight. This is a NEW book. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of b/w facsimile engravings by Grispin de Pas, the younger; many of them full page sized. Originally published by JA Allen, in French, in 1969. Based on the 1626 edition printed by Gottfried Muller in Braunschweig, Germany. "...although horsemanship as an art form was rediscovered in the 16th century in Italy with the creation of the Neapolitan Riding School, it was 17th century France that gave the equestrian art its particular direction and imprint, paralleling the development and hegemony of French Classicism in other fields of endeavor. This change in spirit and goals is especially evident in Antoine de Pluvinel [1555-1620], gentilhomme dauphinois, ecuyer principal,… Read More