Product Description

Nuno Oliveira began his riding career with maestro Jonquin Gonzales de Miranda, Master of the Horse to the King of Portugal. In the 1940's he opened his own riding school and soon became an international name in the world of classical equitation. In the 1950s and 1960s he gave exhibitions in Geneva, Brussels, Paris and London, followed by clinics in Saumur, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Australia and the USA. His pupils include the most talented dressage riders, officers of the Cadre Noir, and riders of the Portuguese School. First published in France in 1957, it was translated into English by Phyllis Field in 1976. Times change but classical principles remain. Over 30 years may have passed, but this book remains one of the most relevant descriptions of Nuno Oliveira's work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #224179 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Concentrated wisdom of the master!
Sadly, this appears to be the only book by Oliveira still in print and available in english - (if anyone knows different, please let me know). Certainly one that I would not now be without - the only thing to complain about is ... it is too short! Not a "how to" book, a "think about it" book - one to re-read when everything is going wrong, to re-inspire you. Well worth adding to your collection if you're interested in dressage as an art and an education rather than just a means to a prize. That may sound a bit pious, but I make no apology!