Maybe the best way to introduce this book to our audience is to quote Max Gahwyler when he read the book when it was in manuscript form: “You must publish this. It is superb!” We agree this is, truly, one of, if not the clearest, most readable books on training dressage ever written. It’s just delightful! As Egon von Neindorf, a recognized master himself, says in the Foreword,

“If you are not fortunate enough to be taught by Walter Zettl personally, he gives you in this book a very valuable guide to the art of classical riding. In clearly worked out and easy to understand chapters, he takes you through each step of the training stages, discusses problems that occur, and assists with competent, sensible corrections, from Beginner to becoming a Master. With Walter Zettl’s guidance, it is made possible.”

Author: Walter Zettl

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 266

ISBN: 9780939481545

About the AuthorGermany under the famous Col. Aust, and has over 40 years of instructional experience in Germany. He came to Canada in 1981 where he was trainer for Eva Maria Pracht, and also served as dressage coach for the Canadian Three-Day team for the L.A. Olympic Games.

While teaching lessons and clinics across North America, he was struck by the hunger for knowledge of correct training principles, combined with the difficulties posed by both the vastness of the geographic range and the lack of any organized system for delivering correct information.