Dressage Principles Illuminated

Leading trainer Charles de Kunffy looks at classical riding principles discusses classical versus competitive riding reflects on the nature and training of the horse the education and development of the rider and explains his training methods and philosophy. Anyone who enjoys dressage at any level will gain something from the author's sensitive artistic and intelligent approach which is the result of a lifetime of experience.

Publisher: J.A.Allen
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 200
Author: Charles de Kunffy
Author Notes: Charles de Kunffy has been riding since childhood, and had a privileged education in the theory and practice of classical horsemanship. He has competed successfully in three-day eventing, jumping and dressage. He has judged in America, Europe, Africa, and Australia, and has taught college courses as well as conducted seminars and courses for dressage judges and riding instructors on all these continents. Charles has also authored many magazine articles, inspired the writing of books by other authors, and been academically observed and emulated. He has conducted highly popular, nationally broadcast radio and television programmes. He leaves a written legacy in his books: Creative Horsemanship; Dressage Questions Answered; The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse; Training Strategies for Dressage Riders; and The Ethics and Passions of Dressage. This volume is his sixth published book. He has also produced important equestrian videotapes.
Further Title Description: In this beautifully written and illustrated book, you will sense Charles de Knuffy's uncompromising devotion to the horse. With great lucidity, he explains the rationale for training the horse and the methodology for doing it correctly. Great emphasis is placed on importance of suppleness and collection, which lead to athletic development. Mr de Knuffy defends the classical tradition of horsemanship.