{"product_id":"the-pure-teachings-of-classical-horsemanship-by-egon-von-neindorff-translated-by-melissa-simms","title":"The Pure Teachings of Classical Horsemanship by Egon von Neindorff translated by Melissa Simms","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHARDCOVERS and SOFTCOVERS both NOW IN STOCK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA key publication for anyone interested in classical dressage and the natural training of horses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!CONSIDER PAIRING THIS WITH THE EGON VON NEINDORFF DVD just released in 2025!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEgon von Neindorff was one of our last Riding Masters. Although he was laid to rest on May 19, 2004 his influence will live on forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe dedicated his entire life to a calling that he referred to as his destiny, which was to remain true to the principles of classical horsemanship and impact as many people as possible with its teachings. He did not see himself as a reformer but only as an interperter. However, because he comprehended the essence and entire meaning of the art of classical riding he could deliver his knowledge in a manner that influenced classical horsemanship and the equestrian techniques of uncountable students throughout Germany and the entire world. The pure teachings of classical horsemanship as a cultural tradition require an unshakeable genuine love for the horse, understanding, feeling, humility and intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEgon von Neindorff considered six-year-old horses to still be developing: “Now the schooling can finally begin!” In our modern dressage sport, candidates of this age are often fully trained Grand Prix horses. This is an accomplishment achieved without the consideration of the horse’s physical or mental development by the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the reason why, in the 1950s, Egon von Neindorff as a successful dressage competitor decided to cease competing and devote his energy to the “pure teachings of classical horsemanship.” In his lifetime he was honored for his service by receiving the Federal German Republic’s Distinguished Service Medal as well as the German Riding Cross in Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this book Egon von Neindorff is the intermediary enabling the reader to understand the basic foundation and requirements necessary for the horse’s naturally oriented gymnastic schooling. With this book Egon von Neindorff has left behind his wisdom as an inheritance that until now was only available for riders in Karlsruhe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purpose of education, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiding that uses without misusing the horse, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA riding horse only matures with time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good seat can be learned, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe orchestra of the rider's aids, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back as conductor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the foal to the remount, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork on the lunge line: versatile and irreplaceable, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the way to becoming an \"older remount\", 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prospective saddle horse, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced means supple, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthering and forming, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect Corners, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walk - the most difficult gait, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trot - the most important gait, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gallop: the Third Gait, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a secret science: About straightness, direction and flexion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever sideward without forwards, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulder-in and its preparation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenvers, travers, and half-pass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by forward impulsion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForwards also when moving backward with purpose and moderation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly for experts and connoisseurs: The double bridle is a finely honed instrument, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally oriented school canter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree from Constraint, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal and foundation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cadenced Swinging Step, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the airs above the ground to the lessons of classical horsemanship, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith driving lines and leading reins, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe schooling \"in-hand,\" established, \u003c\/span\u003eimproved, refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Melissa Simms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHerr Egon von Neindorff passed in 2004 and Melissa became his heir.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe was left with the responsibility of the riding school and had to tread many rough waters and legal entanglements. Melissa assembled his unfinished manuscript that became the ”Die reine Lehre der Klasschen Reitkunst” which was published in Germany in 2004 and she was also now the person who would translate the late Egon von Neindorff's book from German to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnglish version “The Art of Classical Horsemanship”.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe began that process in 2005 and the book was published in English in 2009. Melissa was really the only person who could have made this a personal interpretation, translating his book with such accuracy, for she understood his body of work in a way no one else could due to her 24 year close relationship with Egon von Neindorff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSince the passing of Egon von Neindorff and the translation of his book Melissa lives between Germany and U.S.A.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShe gives clinics, writes articles and has dedicated her life to promote the awareness of Classical Riding as learned from Egon von Neindorff. This she passes down to her students and anyone who wishes to listen.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMelissa Simms encapsulates the pure Art of Classical Horsemanship that for the most part can now only be read about.  She hopes that her students may bring this forward into the future of dressage riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e322 PAGES,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esize 8 1\/2\" X 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFORMATS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback, color ISBN: 9781948717618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftcover, black and white ISBN: 9781948717663\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenophon Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback Black and White","offer_id":42898461393001,"sku":"xen-EGONpaperbackBLACK\u0026WHITE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover Color DELUX","offer_id":42898461425769,"sku":"xen-EGONhardcoverDELUX-1","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/2065\/4953\/files\/FullSizeRender_6348c430-37f1-4d4d-a151-860a7585d970.jpg?v=1770757348","url":"https:\/\/www.thetraditionalequestrian.com\/products\/the-pure-teachings-of-classical-horsemanship-by-egon-von-neindorff-translated-by-melissa-simms","provider":"The Traditional Equestrian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}