The Basic Training of the Young Horse: Dressage, Jumping, Cross-country - Softcover

Ingrid Klimke; Reiner Klimke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908809256 ISBN 13: 9781908809254

Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Over thirty years after the first publication of Reiner Klimke's classic work comes this new edition, with completely new photos and updated by 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 educational 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

About the Author

The late Dr Reiner Klimke was the most successful dressage rider in the world; his achievements included Olympic gold medallist, World Dressage Champion, European Dressage Champion and European Horse Trials Champion. All his victories and medals were won on horses he had trained himself. His daughter Ingrid Klimke follows in the footsetps of her famous father. An Olympic and European gold medallist, she is one of very few riders to have achieved major successes at the highest level in both dressage and three-day eventing. She lives near Munster, Germany.

Edition details

• Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908809256
• ISBN 13: 9781908809254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208