Classical Schooling with the Horse in Mind by Anja Beran

Modern Reference Book of Classical Training!

Classical Schooling the Horse in Mind by Anja Beran takes classical, time tested schooling methods and applies them to the modern world of dressage.

Within these pages Beran provides readers a twenty–first–century classical riding “how-to” guide. The beginning of the book is devoted to developing the rider’s mind, physical condition, seat on the horse, and instruction. Then readers learn how to choose a horse and managing him properly. Finally, Beran explains the complete training of the horse in the classical ideal.

Throughout, gorgeous color photographs demonstrate movements and lessons on horses at various stages of schooling. In addition, a final chapter on basic equine anatomy by the renowned German veterinarian Dr. Gerd Heuschmann affirms Beran’s methods with science. Whether a novice rider with limited experience, or an expert equestrian; whether training a green youngster or polishing an advanced competitor, this lovely, thoughtful book provides the ultimate modern reference in classical training technique. 

   ANJA BERAN spent a major part of her childhood at her grandfather’s hunting lodge in Bavaria, surrounded by hunting dogs and horses. There she decided she would one day either be a forester or a professional rider. Beran ultimately chose riding as her life’s work. Horses brought her to Portugal in 1985, where she initially rode with Luis Valenca, and later met and worked intensively with Manuel Jorge de Oliveira, who remains her mentor. At home in Germany, she spent 16 years under the tutelage of Marc de Broissia, training horses of all breeds before eventually managing and running Gut Rosenhof, an astoundingly beautiful mountain farm and training facility in Rudratsried, Bayern, Germany. Horses are now sent from all over the world to work with her and her outstanding staff—at Gut Rosenhof, every horse is allowed to develop at his own individual speed, gently, and with great care for the classical ideal of true horse and rider harmony.

192 pp • 9 x 10 ½ • 85 color and 25 b/w photos, and 33 color illustrations