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Together with the companion volume to this book, \u003cem\u003eEquestrian Art: The Early Writings (1951-1956) of Master Nuno Oliveira\u003c\/em\u003e, we now present, for the first time in English, in a set of two volumes, the complete written works of one of the greatest equestrian masters of the twentieth century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume contains the following works: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 1 Classical Principles of the Art of Training Horses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 2 Horses and Their Riders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 3a Notes on the Teaching of Nuno Oliveira\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 3b Notes on Elementary Equitation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 4 From an Old \u003cem\u003eÉcuyer\u003c\/em\u003e to Young Riders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook 5 Reminiscences of a Portuguese Rider\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Conference on \u003cem\u003eDescente de main \u003c\/em\u003e(Yielding of the hand)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nuno Oliveira\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Xenophon Press LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781948717526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOliveira, Nuno:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Nuno Oliveira (23 June 1925 - 2 February 1989) was a Portuguese equestrian, horse trainer and dressage instructor. 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Step by step, the author explains the progression along the training path of academic equitation for the ambitious leisure rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bent Branderup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Xenophon Press LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781948717632\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBranderup, Bent:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Written by Bent Branderup, a student of Nuno Oliveira, Egon von Neindorff, and the Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre in Spain, this richly illustrated book offers a clear, systematic introduction to \"Academic Art of Riding: A Riding Method for the Ambitious Leisure Rider\" for the ambitious leisure rider.Rooted in the traditions of the old equestrian masters, academic riding once sought not only to refine the horse's physical abilities but also to cultivate balance, discipline, and understanding in the rider. This book revives that cultural heritage and presents centuries-old equestrian wisdom in an accessible, modern format, with great care taken to ensure clarity of principle and correctness of method.The complete training of the horse unfolds step by step, from groundwork and breaking in through lateral movements, canter work, collection, and the high school, culminating in the airs above the ground. Equal attention is given to work in hand, lunging, and corrective methods, including physiotherapy-based approaches for horses requiring rehabilitation or re-education. The rider's posture, seat, and aids are explained in detail, allowing horse and rider to progress together in harmony.Covering both young horses and advanced schooling, the book serves as a practical guide for riders seeking depth rather than shortcuts. Numerous illustrations support the text, and integrated QR codes link directly to instructional videos by the author, offering visual reinforcement of key concepts and exercises.Clear, progressive, and grounded in classical principles, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap to academic equitation-preserving the wisdom of the past while guiding today's rider with precision and insight.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Bent Branderup \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48968360558749,"sku":"9781948717632","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c86551d5-1e5e-4212-9e7b-ed06bcc934d5.jpg?v=1790751719"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/collections\/sports-recreation-animal-sports-equestrian.oembed?page=2","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}