ART OF THE LUSITANO published by Xenophon Press 2012

ART OF THE LUSITANO now available in English.
In the 18th century, the Lusitano was considered the best saddle horse in the world. This book combines illustrations from that century and contemporary art to portray the journey of this great breed through history. The original illustrations from Manoel Carlos de Andrade’s 18th century monumental text, Luz da Liberal, e Nobre Arte da Cavallaria, act as backdrops for the stars of today’s Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. Today's living equestrian art juxtapose with the engraving art of the 18th century show amazing likenesses. The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art does a fantastic job of keeping traditional Portuguese equitation alive and thriving. The second part of the book features today's competitive Lusitano stallions and their accomplished riders set in front of gorgeous colorful contemporary paintings. Pedro Yglésias de Oliveira is the official photographer of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.

This is an art book, a breed book, and true inspiration! Full color, hard cover.
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Excerpt Article in TOPLINE INK MAGAZINE

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The Maneige Royal here

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Excerpt Article in HORSES FOR LIFE MAGAZINE

Decarpentry's Baucher and His School Article appears in Horse for Life Magazine.

Get a sneak peak at this not to be missed book from the insightful article from Nadja King at Horses for Life.

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Excerpt Article in HORSES FOR LIFE MAGAZINE

Read the excerpt from Dom Diogo de Braganca's DRESSAGE IN THE FRENCH TRADITION in
Horses for Life Magazine here

A rare glimpse into this special book, long awaited English translation from the original Portuguese.
A long time student of Nuno Oliveira, and scholar, Dom Diogo's sweeping narrative brings French Dressage with its origins through to Oliveira into clear focus.
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Excerpt Article in HORSES FOR LIFE MAGAZINE

Horses for Life magazine has just published an excerpt article from
30 Years with Master Nuno Oliveira by Michel Henriquet

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30 YEARS WITH MASTER NUNO OLIVEIRA

Our Copies will arrive in time for New Years. We will be shipping in the week between Christmas and New Years Day. Order your advance reservation copy of the first printing.

This classical text, which knowledgeable horsemen have been anxiously awaiting for years, is finally available in English. Henriquet's personal record of correspondence provides a unique window into the private problem-solving dialogue between master and student. Now a master écuyer in his own right, Henriquet embellishes this new edition with 50 photographs from his personal collection. This first and only English edition includes many more photographs of Nuno Oliveira and his teacher than earlier editions. It has also been embellished with a glossary and a descriptive table of contents for the 71 chapters.
Michel Henriquet was born in 1924, and holds a degree in Law and Letters. In search of elusive traditional classic French equitation, he believed might be lost, Michel Henriquet first studied with the Baucherist, Rene Bacharach, a student of Captain Beudant. Henriquet was among the first admirers of Master Nuno Oliveira, becoming a friend and disciple over thirty years, until the latter's death.

“I inserted between the letters, most of the notes I've ever taken over the years. They are, sometimes the ‘screenplay’ of what I just saw in the ring. In some cases I have carefully noted the tips and reflections that reveal valuable concepts. Finally, I note the criticisms and comments that the Master sent me regarding a working session. This body of didactic elements reminds all those who have had the opportunity to work with him most of his philosophy, in its most direct form. And for those who alas, have not experienced this instruction first hand, fortunately, it will add to the discovery that they can do by reading about his great work.” -Michel Henriquet.

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'Gymnasium of the Horse' by Gustav Steinbrecht now on Kindle and other e-Readers

By popular request we have made this classic available on Amazon's Kindle . If not immediately, the book will be available on iPad, Nook and most of the other e-readers very soon. Prices varry but are reasonable and the book is portable! you can take it with you to work, on a train, on a plain, to Europe, to bed. Enjoy! And let us know how you like it. Don't worry, for those of you who like the old fashioned paper books, we are re-editioning this classic soon with a brand new cover to match. Look for more new titles this fall 2011.