My Horses, My Teachers

by Alois Podhajsky

Overview

This classic memoir by the former director of the renowned Spanish Riding School explores the age-old relationship between horse and rider. Timeless, inspiring, and full of valuable advice. A book every rider should read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570769795
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	202
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

The late Colonel Alois Podhajsky was a teacher, triner, and the Director of the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna.
Alois Podhajsky was born in Mostar, Bosnia, and was an officer in the Austrian Army, rising to the rank of Colonel. In 1939, Podhajsky became chief of the Academy of Classical Horsemanship, better known as the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1572, the school’s main focus was the training of Lipizzaner horses in the art of classical dressage. Podhajsky was director of the school throughout World War II and continued in the position until his retirement in 1965. Following his retirement, he continued to teach classical horsemanship, and wrote a number of books on the topic, including The Art of Dressage: Basic Principles of Riding and Judging, Riding Teacher, Lipizzaners, My Horses, My Teachers, and The Complete Training of Horse and Rider in the Principles of Classical Horsemanship.

Editorial Reviews

"There are pearls of wisdom here for horsemen of any level, regardless of discipline." —Spur

"Finally, it's available again!...From this candid, instructive account of Podhajsky's own methods, mistakes, and discoveries, every horseman may acquire new confidence and skill. Don't miss this one!" —Northeast Equine Journal

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