François Robichon de la Guérinière's classic title, "Ecole de Cavalerie." This is the French version, but don't be discouraged if you don't read French. It is also available in the English as "School of Horsemanship" and in German as "Reitkunst Oder Gründliche Anweisung." Or, for the really ambitious reader, order all three! Editor's Art Picks coming soon!

Ècole de Cavalerie:
Contenant la Connoissance, L'instruction, et la Conservation du Cheval
by François Robichon de la Guérinière
First published in 1731, La Gueriniere is considered to be the Father of French Equitation and the Father of Modern Dressage. The serious horseperson cannot help but enrich his/her own knowledge by discovering the depth and quality of information that forms the base of much of our equestrian theory. Ecole de Cavalerie is one of the best works on equitation to come from France.
Paperback, 125 pgs., b/w

School of Horsemanship
by François Robichon de la Guérinière
First published in 1733 as École de Cavalerie, this book must be considered as the beginning of modern equitation, and is probably the most important book on the subject ever written. For the first time the complete work - including sections on general horsemanship, equitation, and veterinary treatment - has been translated into English. Beautifully illustrated, no horseman should ignore this highly relevant and illuminating book.
translated by Tracy Boucher
Reprint: 1999
Allen, J. A. & Company
January 1993
482 Pages
Casebound, Limited Edition
Price: $70.00

Reitkunst Oder Gründliche Anweisung
Zur Kenntnis der Pferde, Deren Erziehung, Unterhaltung, Abrichtung, Nach Ihrem Verschiedenen Gebrauch und Bestimmung, Documenta Hippologica Ser.
by François Robichon de la Guérinière
Hardcover, 332 Pages
Language: German
Reprint, Georg Olms Publishers
ISBN: 3487082888