{"product_id":"principles-of-dressage-and-equitation-also-known-as-breaking-and-riding-with-full-military-commentaries-9781948717090","title":"Principles of Dressage and Equitation: also known as 'Breaking and Riding with full military commentaries'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Fillis' (1834-1913) contribution to the development of dressage as we know it today cannot be overlooked. Fillis was a pupil of Fran ois Caron, who was a direct pupil of Fran ois Baucher. Fillis also studied with Victor Franconi. Fillis was widely revered and respected by his contemporaries as a master horse trainer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are simple truths that James Fillis expressed very clearly in his first French language text, \u003cem\u003ePrincipes de dressage et d'equitation\u003c\/em\u003e. This text, translated by M. H. Hayes was given the title: \u003cem\u003eBreaking and Riding\u003c\/em\u003e. Today, the term 'breaking' is not looked upon with favor in the equestrian community. Notwithstanding the good intentions of Mr. Hayes, in this unique edition, Xenophon Press has used the exact literal translation of the original French title hence our edition is entitled: \u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Dressage and Equitation\u003c\/em\u003e. In fairness to M. H. Hayes, the Duke of Newcastle defined 'Break' as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"to break a horse in trotting, is to make him light upon the hand by trotting, in order to make him fit for a gallop. To break a horse for hunting, is to supple him, to make him take the habit of running.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the original French text, where Fillis used the term \u003cem\u003edressage \u003c\/em\u003eto refer to basic training, we have used the term 'training' instead of 'breaking.' And, where Fillis used the term \u003cem\u003edressage \u003c\/em\u003eto refer to \u003cem\u003ehaute  cole\u003c\/em\u003e, we have used the term 'dressage' instead of 'breaking.' These re-translations are closer to Fillis' original meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur re-titled text with direct translations of the original French content sheds new positive light on Fillis' historically important magnum opus. Our fully footnoted edition is richly annotated and contains all the additional material from the authoritative J. A. Allen edition by exclusive permission granted to Xenophon Press. We are especially grateful for the proofreading of Brenner Klenzman in this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exclusive edition of \u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Dressage and Equitation \u003c\/em\u003eis the only edition available both in print and as an e-book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFillis, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"James Fillis (1834-1913) was English-born and became a revered French riding master. He was taught by Francois Caron, a direct student of Francois Baucher, and then studied with Victor Franconi, owner and director of the Cirque Olympique de Franconi. Fillis was hired to train horses for the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War, and therefore his name is inscribed at Saumur on the roll of Écuyeres Célèbres. While performing with the Ciniselli Circus in St. Petersburg, Russia - he drew the attention of Grand Duke Nicholas, and became Ecuyer en chef at the Russian Cavalry School.\"","brand":"Xenophon Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175101628690,"sku":"9781948717090","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d89d3b7f-3339-4dcb-a83b-5d88e36946f8.jpg?v=1744284870","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/principles-of-dressage-and-equitation-also-known-as-breaking-and-riding-with-full-military-commentaries-9781948717090","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}