Jean-Claude Racinet has devoted his life to the vindication of "L'equitation de L'egerete" (riding in lightness) which fosters balance by relaxing the horse-mor
Riding in Release considers the relationship between two significant traditions of riding and horse training – The French Classical School and horsemanship bo
One of the best known of France's classical horsemen, General Decarpentry (1876-1956) wrote Piaffer and Passage in 1931 while at Saumur. This title offers a wri
Modern day dressage is split between adherents of the Classical School and those who are "competition" riders. Some techniques meant for competition derive from