{"product_id":"austrian-art-of-riding-five-centuries-9780933316645","title":"Austrian Art of Riding: Five Centuries","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book, is the anticipated English translation of \"MEILENSTEINE OSTERREICHISCHER REITKUNST\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind out how Austria came to be the safe hold of such a wealth of equestrian tradition: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Werner Poscharnigg eloquently answers this question by chronicling the development of the classical practices in this region of Europe. \u003cem\u003eAustrian Art of Riding\u003c\/em\u003e 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 Over 140 illustrations--many previously unpublished or little-known--along with inaccessible documents reveal the development of a culture of the \u003cem\u003ethinking rider\u003c\/em\u003e imbued with careful, loving training that results in a healthy, durable high school horse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquestrians 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"Dr. Werner Poscharnigg's stunningly produced \u003cem\u003eAustrian Art of Riding\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eAustrian Art of Riding\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustrian Art of Riding\u003c\/em\u003e...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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Xenophon Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414313275666,"sku":"9780933316645","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1c69baa4-69b1-43b5-85f3-a1f2b5eca3ad.jpg?v=1729364625","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/austrian-art-of-riding-five-centuries-9780933316645","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}