Basic Training of the Young Horse - Hardcover

Reiner Klimke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851319270 ISBN 13: 9780851319278

Publisher: RBJT6, 2006

Synopsis

The first year under saddle sets the building blocks for the future of a riding horse: with a solid basic training he can do what is required of him willingly while remaining in the best of health. Twenty years after the publication of Reiner Klimke's classic work comes a new edition, fully revised and updated by Reiner and his daughter, Ingrid. Based on sound, practical and theoretical advice, this instructional handbook gives advice on establishing a specific training plan for recreational riders as well as competition riders to enable them to train their young horses successfully. Every aspect of the education of a young horse is covered, including: basic education; lungeing; training under saddle; from suppleness to the development of impulsion; cavalletti work; jumping training; hacking; preparing for the first competition.

About this title

Review:

'This book is so welcome . . . It is a book that all dressage (and
event) riders should read'
-- British Dressage, December 2006

Inspirational . . . It should become a best friend to anyone who
wants to give their horse the nicest start in life.
-- Horse & Hound, October 26, 2006

From the Back Cover:

Reiner Klimke was one of the world's most versatile and successful riders and trainers. Olympic gold medallist, World Dressage Champion, and European Horse Trials Champion were just a few of his achievements. How did Reiner Klimke achieve so much? How did he pick his horses? How did he train them? What was his philosophy? These questions and more are answered in this book, a worldwide best seller, which has sold over 30,000 copies in this first English language edition translated by Sigrid Young and edited by Jane Kidd. Every aspect of the education of a young horse is covered in this book including: education of the foal; lungeing and backing; loose schooling; principles of flatwork; development of the gaits; problem solving; forward and lateral aids; training horses with temperament and conformation faults; the development of 'Schwung'; work over ground poles; jumping; and fitness training plans. (6 X 9, 144 pages, color photos, illustrations, diagrams)

About this edition

• Publisher: RBJT6
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0851319270
• ISBN 13: 9780851319278
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224