Ecole De Cavalerie, Part Two [english Language Edition] Contenant La Connoissance, L'Instruction, Et La Conservation Du Cheval, Avec Figures En Taille-Douce

Cleveland Heights, OH: Xenophon Press. New. 1992. First Edition Thus. Softcover. 0933316011 . NEW book. Cover is yellow ground with black lettering, with the title as originally printed in 1733, with the approval and at the privilege of the King [Louis XV]. Illustrated with b/w pictures from the original publication. Translated from the original French. De la Gueriniere [1688-1751], became the 'ecuyer du Roi' in 1715. In 1730 he was named master of the Royal stables at the Tuilleries, founded by de Pluvinel, Louis XIII's riding teacher. "This volume comprises only the pertinent chapters I-XVIII of the second part of 'Ecole de Cavalerie', entitled The Method of Training Horses According to the Different Ways in Which They Will Be Used'. Henri L. M. Van Schaik mentions that '[la Gueriniere's] reputation as an extraordinary teacher had become international and that he received pupils from all over Europe...In contrast to most of his predecessors, la Gueriniere was evidently a very methodical man...a strict scheme and stays with it...he invented the shoulder in....it was the great riding master La Gueriniere who produced the most revolutionary book on riding of all times...based it on simplicity and facts, in order to be completely understood by his readers'. For these reasons de la Gueriniere is considered to be the Father of French Equitation and the Father of Modern Dressage. His teachings and methods are still considered the standard to be used and met, well over 250 years after he wrote them down. This book is the perfect complement to 'The School of Horsemanship", also by de la Gueriniere, and also available. Scarce title. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 x 9; 125 pages; Slight edge wear and rubbing. .