The Ethics and Passions of Dressage

Author: Charles De Kunffy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780939481330
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this his most thoughtful and thought-provoking book to date, Charles de Kunffy issues a philosophical call to arms for a dedication to the art of riding and attention to the traditions of classical horsemanship. In an almost poetic manner, he addresses important issues that should be considered by every dedicated equestrian, such as the nature of competition- should it challenge or reinforce classical horsemanship?;He considers the character of the equestrian: what inner qualities are required and should be cultivated to become a complete horseman? And, what are the individual equestrian's responsibilities to classical horsemanship and the academic equitation? He explores non-confrontational principles of training and the true meaning of "on the bit" and the engagement, and discusses the development of the correct seat and the use of hands and reins. He offers valuable suggestions on finding and selecting help for classical dressage training.

Dressage Principles Illuminated Collector's Edition: Collector's Edition

Author: Charles De Kunffy
Publisher: Xenophon Press LLC
ISBN: 9781948717250
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
In this beautifully written and richly illustrated book, Charles de Kunffy advocates for uncompromising devotion to the well-being of horses. Riding must be restorative and therapeutic prior to schooling horses to gymnastic excellence.

Dressage Principles Illuminated

Author: Charles De Kunffy
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
An elegantly written appraisal of classical riding by a highly respected equestrian author, enhanced with 50 superb color photos.

The Complete Training of Horse and Rider

Author: Alois Podhajsky
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307830543
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
For over a quarter of a century, Colonel Alois Podhajsky was the Director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, home of the famous white Lipizzaner stallions whose remarkable performances have thrilled audiences throughout the world. Now for the first time, Col. Podhajsky has set forth explicitly and in practical, instructive fashion the step-by-step methods of training both horse and rider that are used at the School and that are the applicable foundations of all good horsemanship, for their purpose is to develop the natural abilities of the horse and to make riding a graceful, pleasurable experience.

Considering the Horse

Author: Mark Rashid
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616081562
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
A Colorado clone of James Herriot reveals the evolution of his trainingskills through well-told...

Evidence-Based Horsemanship

Author: Stephen Peters
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781600476853
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description
Most horsemen agree that timing, feel, and balance are the holy trinity of horsemanship. The balance is brilliant: scientific facts and the empirical evidence to support those facts assembled by two highly respected professionals in their respective disciplines.

Ethics and Sport in Europe

Author: Dominique Bodin
Publisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 9789287170774
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Defending ethics in sport is vital in order to combat the problems of corruption, violence, drugs, extremism and other forms of discrimination it is currently facing. Sport reflects nothing more and nothing less than the societies in which it takes place. However, if sport is to continue to bring benefits for individuals and societies, it cannot afford to neglect its ethical values or ignore these scourges. The major role of the Council of Europe and the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) in addressing the new challenges to sports ethics was confirmed by the 11th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport, held in Athens on 11 and 12 December 2008. A political impetus was given on 16 June 2010 by the Committee of Ministers, with the adoption of an updated version of the Code of Sports Ethics (Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)9), emphasising the requisite co-ordination between governments and sports organisations. The EPAS prepared the ministerial conference and stepped up its work in an international conference organised with the University of Rennes, which was attended by political leaders, athletes, researchers and officials from the voluntary sector. The key experiences described in the conference and the thoughts that it prompted are described in this publication. All the writers share the concern that the end result should be practical action - particularly in terms of the setting of standards - that falls within the remit of the EPAS and promotes the Council of Europe's core values.

Training Strategies for Dressage Riders

Author: Charles de Kunffy
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470256656
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider s actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: * The art of classical equitation * The development of the rider s seat and aids * Developing the basic gaits * Gymnastic improvement * Horse insubordination * Clinics and competitions judging Whether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.

Evil Media

Author: Matthew Fuller
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262304406
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
A philosophical manual of media power for the network age. Evil Media develops a philosophy of media power that extends the concept of media beyond its tried and trusted use in the games of meaning, symbolism, and truth. It addresses the gray zones in which media exist as corporate work systems, algorithms and data structures, twenty-first century self-improvement manuals, and pharmaceutical techniques. Evil Media invites the reader to explore and understand the abstract infrastructure of the present day. From search engines to flirting strategies, from the value of institutional stupidity to the malicious minutiae of databases, this book shows how the devil is in the details. The title takes the imperative “Don't be evil” and asks, what would be done any differently in contemporary computational and networked media were that maxim reversed. Media here are about much more and much less than symbols, stories, information, or communication: media do things. They incite and provoke, twist and bend, leak and manage. In a series of provocative stratagems designed to be used, Evil Media sets its reader an ethical challenge: either remain a transparent intermediary in the networks and chains of communicative power or become oneself an active, transformative medium.

The Legacy of Master Nuno Oliveira

Author: Stephanie Grant Millham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780933316348
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
This book represents a fascinating compilation of conversations, notes from Nuno Oliveira's lessons, biographical material and observations about his teachings. Within these pages are pictures - including some never before published - that span the Master's career