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This book, based on notes from lectures and demonstrations given by Franz Mairinger, a former riding master of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, is essential reading for all riders. Dressage riders especially will welcome his views on position, control, and collection.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting view worth going through the lines for., May 30 2000

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Although the writing style and the frequent repetition in the text sometimes distracted from getting the point that was being made, the advice and lessons within the book are well worth digging for. I found the last few chapters had the most to offer with the last couple lines of the book really summing it up.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read, Dec 31 1999

By	Kaitie (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This book wonderfully led you into the mind of a horse. It was very well written. The only reason that I rated it 4 stars intsead of five was because I did not fully agree with everything said. That is ok, it was only my opinion. This book shows you how to reconsider everything you do on a horses back, near a horse or around a horse. It does no tell you how to do something or what it might feel like, but it tells you how to get there. I loved it. Any person that is even a little interested in Horses and would like to know more, I urge you to read this book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not written by Franz Mairinger !, Oct 23 1999

By	B Khazai (Bruxelles, Molenbeek Belgium) - See all my reviews

Unfortunately this book seems to be more of a gratitude to Mr Mairinger by the author than a dressage tutorial as one might have expected. There are too many analogies used (50 pages out of 170) to emphasize the basic and most important fact of horsemanship; "feeling of your horse" Focus on different effects and transitions is not covered thoroughly and well enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for any rider
This book should be read by anyone who wants to ride a horse, whether they are interested in dressage or not. Read more

Published on Sep 30 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing beats the SRS
Mairinger (of the Spanish Riding School) does a fantastic job of explaining the theory of classical dressage. Read more

Published on Jul 14 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The best horse information book written
This is the best book ever written about training horses. I wish I could have had the hounor to meet Mr Mairinger like my neighbour.

Published on Jul 11 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A passionate horse lover, who shares a lifetime of work.
Franz Mairinger shares his wealth of riding experience with his readers. His writing style can be quite philosophical and probably best received by individuals who really want... Read more

Published on Sep 11 1998