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This book, is the anticipated English translation of ""MEILENSTEINE OSTERREICHISCHER REITKUNST"" Find out how Austria came to be the safe hold of such a wealth of equestrian tradition: Dr. Werner Poscharnigg eloquently answers this question by chronicling the development of the classical practices in this region of Europe. Austrian Art of Riding traces the contributions of pivotal Austrian horsemen through 500 years of elegance and ease in the equestrian art. Over 140 illustrations--many previously unpublished or little-known--along with inaccessible documents reveal the development of a culture of the thinking rider imbued with careful, loving training that results in a healthy, durable high school horse. Equestrians world-wide who admire fine horsemanship and seek the subtle, passionate, masterful handling of the horse, will find the methods they pursue here, in Austrian horsemanship as they have been for centuries. ""Dr. Werner Poscharnigg's stunningly produced Austrian Art of Riding is special for....the incredible illustrations which show good balance in both man and horse in different situations and....a shining pride of achievement, commitment of endeavour and desire for perfection."" - Sylvia Loch ""Austrian Art of Riding is a major contribution to the understanding of classical riding principles...The Austro-Hungarian classical training method is without fear of force, artifice and cruelty. Instead, it is a monument to impeccable trust between horse and rider. The ennobled horse becomes able to move better than he ever could have had he been left alone in nature. Through correct riding, the rider is elevated in character and his virtues are multiplied."" - Charles de Kunffy ""Austrian Art of Riding...leads the reader on an exciting journey through the Cultural History of Austria, illuminating five centuries of equestrian advances. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the European cradle and sanctuary of classical riding since the Baroque era is masterfully documented in text and illustrations. Historical events are harmoniously melded with the equestrian milestones of the Riding Masters of the past."" - Karl Mikolka Dr.Werner Poscharnigg's writing is appreciated the world over for its eloquent style, polished language and reliable expertise. This learned horseman, speaking from personal experience and accurate research, takes us on a pleasurable reading journey rich in detailed information. He makes his home near Graz, in Southern Austria.

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This book is must for the professional horseman and for any student or aficionado of classical horsemanship and it is an honour for me to recommend this translation to the English speaking audience along with the original German version. -Karl Mikolka Dr Werner Poscharnigg's stunningly produced Austrian Art of Riding is special for many reasons, first, because many of us may not have had the pleasure of seeing many of the incredible illustrations before. They tell us so much about the guardians of the art of classical riding. They show a good balance in both man and horse in different situations and this inspires us, in turn, to try to replicate Nature as they have done. Out of them shines pride of achievement, commitment of endeavour and desire for perfection.-Sylvia Loch

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Dr. WERNER POSCHARNIGG lives near Graz in southern Austria; he has edited publications on equestrian subjects which are internationally appreciated. As a philosopher, rider and owner of two stallions he connects academic knowledge with practice.

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