This book, is the anticipated English translation of "MEILENSTEINE OESTERREICHISCHER REITKUNST"
Find out how Austria came to be the safe hold of such a wealth of equestrian tradition:
Dr. Werner Poscharnigg eloquently answers this question by chronicling the development of the
classical practices in this region of Europe. Austrian Art of Riding 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illustrations--many previously unpublished or little-known--along with inaccessible documents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 thinking rider imbued with careful, loving training
that results in a healthy, durable high school horse.
Equestrians 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.
"Dr. Werner Poscharnigg's stunningly produced Austrian Art of Riding 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
"Austrian Art of Riding 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
"Austrian Art of Riding...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
Dr.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.
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EDITION
WERNER
POSCHARNIGG
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Print length: 222 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Xenophon Press LLC
Publication date: September 1, 2015
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 11 inches
ISBN-13 978-0933316645
Price print edition: $35.96
Price Kindle e-book edition: $19.99
Available here: Amazon Link
