Classical Masters

[belle]

Who are the really old "classical masters"?

And who would people class as the modern classical riders?

Where can you buy books written by these classical riders?

[Heather]

HI Belle,


There are many of the old Classical Masters, but the ones who are most read are probably de la Gueriniere and Pluvinel. A very good book to acquaint you with them, and also some of the more modern ones, is Sylvia Loch's 'Dressage the Art of Classical Riding' which gives a short biography and explanation of mehtods etc of most of the great names.
I think it should still be available - it is published by J A Allen, and i recommend it highly.

Heather

[Wally]

Heather,
Talking of the masters and classical horses, from whom did you get your video featuring the blind Knabstrup stallion?

I'd love to get a copy.

[belle]

So who are now the modern classical riders???:)

When did classical riding begin?

[LindaAd]

Sylvia Loch's book is available from the Equestrian Book Club. I don't know if you can get it from shops as well.

[Maria]

Hi Wally

The video is called Training the Baroque Horse. You can get it from:

Annie Pye
6 The Bungalow
Aveley Road
Upminster
Essex
RM14 2TN

Costs £45 + £2 postage and packing. Make the cheque payable to TTT Videos.

Maria

[Aly]

Two of my favourite Classical Masters would have to be Nuno Oliviera, his book is Reflections on Equestrian Art, and Alexis Francois L'Hotte, his book is The Quest for Lightness in Equitation and was translated by Hilda Nelson. Nuno was reknown for his beliefs in Lightness and Harmony with the horse, as well as his passion for horses. My own coach was lucky enough to meet and do some training with Nuno Oliviera. Alexis Francois L'Hotte was a French General, where he served as the commandant of the cavalry section. Whilst we was obliged to teach as per the rules of military establishments, but it was on his own horses that he challenged the rules.

[Wally]

That's the one, thanks, I'll send off for it.

[Heather]

HI Aly,

Hilda Nelson's Baucher translation is also excellent, and for anyone wanting to read a modern classic by a modern Classicist, they need look no further than Paul Belasik's Dressage For the 21st Century that I reviewed here a few weeks ago- magnificent.

Heather

[Aly]

Hi Heather
I have just started getting into Baucher and trying to find out more about him. I know the Baucher Bit was named after him, and I think he designed the bit himself. Did Hilda Nelson translate a book for him, or is her translation in l'Hotte's book all that is available?

Cheers!
Aly