Breaking and Riding - Hardcover

Fillis, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851310443 ISBN 13: 9780851310442

Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd, 1970

Synopsis

The return of a classic! This landmark work, first published in 1902, is finally back in print. A fundamental text in classical dressage, this information is more relevant than ever with the growth of "riding in lightness." The legendary James Fillis details his theory and methods on a fascinating array of subjects, including: -Bits and bitting-Early training, feeding, and care of the young horse-Lateral, direct, and indirect flexion-Riding sidesaddle-Horses with vices-High school riding, including piaffe, passage, shoulder-in, two-tracking, the Spanish walk, and canter in reverse The light and often humorous style make this a pleasant read, as well as an absorbing look back in time. Illustrated with drawings and photographs, and with a new introduction by William C. Steinkraus, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of classical dressage in the twentieth century.

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About the Author

JAMES FILLIS was Ecuyer en chef of the St. Petersburg Cavalry Riding School, andat the turn of the century was renowned as the greatest high school rider of alltime. He was a groundbreaker in the field of classical dressage, having developedinnovations ranging from the spectacular reverse canter on three legs to the eminentlyuseful fillis-style stirrup irons, still used by nearly all dressage riders to thisday. His motto--"en avante" (forward)--represents the basic principle on whichall modern training is founded. WILLIAM C. STEINKRAUS won the 1968 Olympic gold medal for show jumpingon his Thoroughbred, Snowbound, and was a member of the United StatesEquestrian Team for more than two decades. He is the author of Reflections onRiding and Jumping, and his writing has appeared in numerous publicationsincluding Practical Horseman and The Chronicle of the Horse. He lives in Darien, Connecticut.

Edition details

• Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851310443
• ISBN 13: 9780851310442
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376