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Over thirty years after the first publication of Reiner Klimke's classic work comes this new fourth 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 education of a young horse is covered, including: basic education and handling from foalhood; lungeing and free-schooling; backing and training under saddle; developing impulsion from suppleness; assessing and improving basic gaits; cavalletti work; jumping training; cross-country training and, finally, preparing for the first competition.

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The name Klimke is synonymous with good riding. The late Dr Reiner Klimke was the most successful dressage rider in the world. His daughter Ingrid Klimke follows in the footsteps 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. The name Klimke is synonymous with good riding. The late Dr Reiner Klimke was the most successful dressage rider in the world - not only was he an Olympic gold medallist, World Dressage Champion and European Dressage Chanpion, but also European Horse Trials Champion. All his victories and medals were won on horses he had trained himself.

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