The Way To Perfect Horsemanship Translated by Nicole Bartle

London: J. A. Allen & Co. , Ltd.. New. 1998. First English Edition. Hardcover. 0851317243 . Hard cover is glazed boards. Cream colored endpapers. Pages are clean and tight, still crisp; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with 37 b/w photos and drawings. Chapters are: Horsemanship; Fundamental Principles; Outline; Horseman's Tools; Elementary Biomechanics; A Horseman's Diagnosis; Conclusion. "...first published in German in 1959, it was immediately recognized as a classic work of equestrian literature. It gives the reader a clear insight into the psychology of the horse as well as examining its muscular system and mechanics of movement. It explains in detail the basic principles of training, the fundamentals of riding and the effect of the aids. Everyone, whether teacher, trainer, competitor, judge or occasional rider, will benefit enormously from the study of this book....Burger was one of Germany's most esteemed veterinary surgeons, an accomplished horseman, a learned and observant animal psychologist and a highly respected judge of horses and horsemanship. He died in 1985". Another great classic title for anyone's horse/dressage library. ; Allens Classic Series 1 Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 x 9; 254 pages; Very slight scuffing and minor bumping. .