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New York: Howell Book House. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Seventh Printing; Hard Cover. 0876058969 . Cover is cream colored with light green spine; gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Wonderful book for any dressage rider; clearly and concisely written, ideas and exercises are easy to follow. De Kunffy is one of the finest dressage writers around, as well as being an International judge and highly sought after clinician. Some of the chapters are; Patterns as Training Strategies; Longitudinal Exercises; Importance of the Circle; Ways to Increase Suspension; Lateral Bending on Two Tracks; Suppling Patterns at the Trot; Canter patterns for Gymnastic Advancement; Patterns for Improving Flying Tempi Changes. This is one of my favorites in my own collection. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/2; xvi, 192 pages; Cover has very slight bumping. DJ has slight bumping, rubbing, 'waving' on rear, as if exposed to water;… Read More

New York: Howell Book House. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Fourth Printing; Hard Cover. 0876058969 . Cover is cream colored with light green spine; gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Wonderful book for any dressage rider; clearly and concisely written, ideas and exercises are easy to follow. De Kunffy is one of the finest dressage writers around, as well as being an International judge and highly sought after clinician. Some of the chapters are; Patterns as Training Strategies; Longitudinal Exercises; Importance of the Circle; Ways to Increase Suspension; Lateral Bending on Two Tracks; Suppling Patterns at the Trot; Canter patterns for Gymnastic Advancement; Patterns for Improving Flying Tempi Changes. This is one of my favorites in my own collection. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/2; xvi, 192 pages; Cover has very slight bumping. DJ has slight bumping, rubbing; in a mylar cover. .

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. New in New dust jacket. 2004. First English Edition. Hardcover. 1570762759 . Cover is dark blue with gold lettering on spine. Vivid dark blue endpapers. Pages are clean and tight; still crisp; this is a NEW book. Translated by Friederike Butler. First published in Germany in 2001 as Zugelfuhrung mit Gefuhl. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of mostly color photos and b/w drawings/diagrams. Chapters are: Nature of the Gaits and Balance; Protecting the Horse's Mouth; Foreign Object in the Horse's Mouth; Rider's Hands and the Response from the Horse's Mouth; Questionable Devices; Rein Contact During the Transition Period; Rein Contact During the Completion Phase; Traditional Bridling in Spain and Portugal; Conversation between the Rider's Hands and the Horse's Mouth; index. An absolutely fascinating book that focuses on one, perhaps the most critical, aspect of riding--the hands and rein contact, and how to achieve the… Read More

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. New in New dust jacket. 2004. First English Edition. Hardcover. 1570762759 . Cover is dark blue with gold lettering on spine. MULTIPLE COPIES AVAILABLE. Vivid dark blue endpapers. Pages are clean and tight; still crisp; this is a NEW book. Translated by Friederike Butler. First published in Germany in 2001 as Zugelfuhrung mit Gefuhl. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of mostly color photos and b/w drawings/diagrams. Chapters are: Nature of the Gaits and Balance; Protecting the Horse's Mouth; Foreign Object in the Horse's Mouth; Rider's Hands and the Response from the Horse's Mouth; Questionable Devices; Rein Contact During the Transition Period; Rein Contact During the Completion Phase; Traditional Bridling in Spain and Portugal; Conversation between the Rider's Hands and the Horse's Mouth; index. An absolutely fascinating book that focuses on one, perhaps the most critical, aspect of riding--the hands and rein contact,… Read More

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press. New in New dust jacket. 2007. Hardcover. 0939481774 . Hardcover is dark green with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w drawings and photographs. Some of the sections are: Horse; Breeder, Rider; Trainer; Instructor; Show Committee; Judge; two appendices. A wonderful book by the always popular dressage master, Walter Zettl. ; 8 1/2 x 9 1/2; 175 pages .

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press. New in New dust jacket. 2007. Hardcover. 0939481774 . Hardcover is dark green with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w drawings and photographs. Some of the sections are: Horse; Breeder, Rider; Trainer; Instructor; Show Committee; Judge; two appendices. A wonderful book by the always popular dressage master, Walter Zettl. ; 8 1/2 x 9 1/2; 175 pages .

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. New in New dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. 0939481774 . SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE. NEW BOOK/NEW DUST JACKET. Hardcover is dark green with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w drawings and photographs. Some of the sections are: Horse; Breeder, Rider; Trainer; Instructor; Show Committee; Judge; two appendices. A wonderful book by the always popular dressage master, Walter Zettl. Scarce, signed copy. ; B & W and Color; 0.8 x 9.3 x 8.3 Inches; 175 pages; Signed by Author .

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. New in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 0939481308 . Cover is black boards with copper lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w drawings, diagrams and tests. This is the second in the series of the three books written by Dr. Gahwyler. Chapters are: Historical Background of Competitive Dressage; Of Horses, Humans and Centaurs; Understanding Moving Up; The Aids; Big Step Up; The Movements; Understanding the Tests; Riding the Actual Test; Appendix, which has the AHSA tests for {USA} 2nd through 5th {FEI} levels. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 135 pages; New. DJ has sllight wrinkling at top of spine; in a mylar cover. .

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. New in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0939481596 . Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the… Read More

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. New in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0939481596 . Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the… Read More

Boonsboro, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc.. New in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0939481596 . Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the… Read More

New York: Prentice Hall Press. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition Thus. Third Printing; Hardcover. 0668059656 . Cover is dark blue with gold lettering on the spine, light shelf wear, rubbing. DJ has light rubbing/scuffing; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w photos and drawings. Another of the great books by Charles de Kunffy, Internationally rated judge, wonderfully engaging clinician. De Kunffy writes clearly and precisely, making his ideas and knowledge easy to follow. Some of the chapters are: Riding as an Art Form; What Are Communications Between Horse and Rider; How Should the Rider Use His Hands? ; Viewing and Judging Dressage; etc. Excellent book, a treasured volume in my dressage library. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2; x, 197 pages .

Paul Belasik. New in New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. NEW. THIS IS A SPECIAL, LIMITED, NUMBERED [1030 COPIES], SIGNED EDITION. SIGNED AND NUMBERED ON THE FRONT END PAPER. Cover is green with gold lettering on spine. DJ is in a mylar cover. Edited by Martin Diggle. Green endpapers. Stitched binding. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of color photos and b/w drawings. Paul is an exceptional writer, trainer and rider. The cover shows him doing the levade--had the opportunity to see him do it in person, about 10' away from me--the thrill was indescribable. The horse pictured on the cover, St. Graal [Eli] was the horse I saw him share his absolute mastery and joy of riding with [alas, Eli died a few months later]. He is considered one of the modern masters of dressage, included in Martin Diggle's series 'Masters of Dressage....' Sections are: Longeing and In-hand Work; Rider's Seat and Position--a Pure Form [his riding technique… Read More

Healdsburg, CA: Barbier Productions. New. 2006. Third Revised Edition. First Printing; Softcover. 0976968509 . Cover is heavy wraps with flaps. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book; still in publisher's shrinkwrap. Third Revised and Expanded edition; first edition published in 1990. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of b/w photos and drawings. Includes a foreward to this edition by Sally Swift, founder of Centered Riding movement; and also the foreword to the first edition, by the late, great American dressage trainer Chuck Grant. Sections are: The Part of Riding No One Talks About; A Training Approach: Beginning a Dialogue with Your Horse; The Movements; afterwards by Mary Daniels; a listing, with photos, of the horses. As Ms. Swift says: "I think after reading Barbier's book you will come away with a renewed desire to connect with your horse. Never forget the importance of the center for unity between horse and rider". All of us seeking to work with, and better… 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. .

Paul Belasik. New in New dust jacket. 2009. Hardcover. THIS IS A SPECIAL, LIMITED, NUMBERED [1030 COPIES], SIGNED EDITION. SIGNED AND NUMBERED ON THE FRONT END PAPER. Cover is green with gold lettering on spine. DJ is in a mylar cover. Edited by Martin Diggle. Green endpapers. Stitched binding. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of color photos and b/w drawings. Paul is an exceptional writer, trainer and rider. The cover shows him doing the levade--had the opportunity to see him do it in person, about 10' away from me--the thrill was indescribable. The horse pictured on the cover, St. Graal [Eli] was the horse I saw him share his absolute mastery and joy of riding with [alas, Eli died a few months later]. He is considered one of the modern masters of dressage, included in Martin Diggle's series 'Masters of Dressage....' Sections are: Longeing and In-hand Work; Rider's Seat and Position--a Pure Form [his riding technique and form are pure and… Read More

Newton Abbot, Devon, UK: David & Charles. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Reprint; Hardcover. 0715302698 . Cover is blue with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of color and b/w photos and b/w diagrams. Chapters are: Establishing the Partnership; Lungeing and Long Reining; Riding Circles, Straight Lines and Transitions; Advacing Self-carriage; Developing Flexibility: Introducing Extensions and Lateral Work; Flying Change; Pirouettes, Piaffe and Passage; The Test: Preparing for the Competition and Riding the Test. This book takes you through the phases of developing the rider and horse, from the basics, all the way up to the top international competitive moves of Grand Prix. Excellent book, clearly and concisely written, with pictures that help to illuminate and explain the text. A valuable addition to any dressage library; I have a copy in my personal dressage collection. Oversized. Multiple copies… Read More

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

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

Germany: Edition Haberbeck. New. 1978. First Edition. Softcover. 3921879035 . PAPERBACK; cover is heavy white, stapled, paper. This is a NEW book. Translated from the original German by Sabine Schmidt and Dane Rawlins. Covers page numbers 112-222. Illustrated with b/w drawings/diagrams. In 1978 German Olympian Harry Boldt wrote 'Das Dressurpferd'. Chapter III was translated into English. A truly unique way of presenting the information, showing the aids for each move and transitions. Extremely difficult title to find. ISBN in book is 3921879035. ; B&W Illustrations; 8 1/4 x 8; 110 pages .