This classic memoir by Alois Podhajsky, Director of the renowned Spanish Riding School, explores the age-old relationship between horse and rider. Timeless, inspiring, and full of invaluable advice for all horsemen.
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The late Colonel Alois Podhajsky was a teacher, triner, and the Director of the famed Spanish Riding School in Vienna.
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By ionicquest
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A kinder, gentler view of horse training and handling is sorely needed in this world, and this book goes a good distance in providing that view. With none of the "mysticism" that marketing campaigns have built up around individuals selling their "training" products, this book presents one man's view of the many horses in his life and his gentle way of working with them as a partner, not as the dominant force that seems so prevalent in many of the training methods that achieve "learned helplessness" in their animals.
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By "citrouble"
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This book is written in a style similar to a series of short stories. Colonel Podhajsky passes along some of the lessons he has learned from his four legged teachers that any horse person can understand. It is like listening to a friend speak of his experiences rather than studying a textbook. This makes the book both entertaining and educational. What a pleasure to read!
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Colonel Podhajsky gives a valuable account of the history of the horse/human relationship that should be read by all horsemen and women regardless of the type of riding they do. His training techniques - long before the current trend of "natural horsemanship" - are based on working with the horse's nature to create a willing partnership. After you read this book, you will understand why good horse training takes time and there are no shortcuts without consequences.
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My horses my teachers
Have you ever wondered what happened to the Spanish riding school when Hitler matched across Europe? Without this man the riding school might not have survived. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2002
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Best Horsemanship Book I've Read in a Long Time!
Highly recommended! This guy is the Tom Dorrance of the classical dressage world. I think everyone involved with horses should read this book.
Published on Jun 14 2000
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the best of the best equestrianbook
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... if you are a dressage rider you needed
Published on May 22 2000 by lauro
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Awesome!!!
This book is practically a lesson with this famous horseman! It is easy to read and tells you about his life and how he got to be the great horseman he is. Read more
Published on July 27 1999
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Inspirational to all serious riders.
Alois Podhajsky was famous as director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. What a lot of people do not know, Col. Read more
Published on Dec 29 1998 by Suzin Daly (ogd@aol.com)
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A fabulous book - very inspirational - must read!
I just finished this book. It's absolutely amazing. I'm ordering another Podhajsky book today! He's phenominal. The depth of emotion is touching. I wish I could have met him. Read more
Published on Aug 24 1998 by Martha A Collins
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A book every horse person should read.
What a pleasure to find this book back in print.
I am re-reading it for the first time in years, and am pleased to find it not at all dated, and indeed very relavent. Read more
Published on May 28 1998 by Vicki A. Holdman
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Incredibly motivational life story of a dressage rider/trnr
The title, "My Horses, My Teachers," summarizes this book perfectly. Alois Podhajsky writes the story of his life learning from and teaching horses in such a moving way... Read more
Published on May 14 1997
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