{"product_id":"principles-of-equitation-a-swiss-cavalry-manual-hardcover-1","title":"Principles of Equitation: A Swiss Cavalry Manual - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoland de Weck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard F. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood riding depends on clear thinking. \u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Equitation: A Swiss Cavalry Manual\u003c\/em\u003e gives that clarity to both riders and those who teach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for Swiss cavalry instruction in the early twentieth century and available here for the first time in English, this long-awaited translation by Richard F. Williams brings Roland de Weck's influential work to modern readers in its entirety. The book sets out the principles that govern balance, movement, and control of the horse, explaining how the gaits function, how the neck and back influence balance, and how the rider's seat, hand, and leg act together on the horse's body. Each subject is developed methodically, with the aim of giving the rider-and the instructor-a reliable line of conduct that holds under real conditions, whether in the riding school or outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strength of this work lies in its reasoning. De Weck follows cause and effect with precision. He shows how collection develops from engagement, how straightness is established, how stiffness arises, and how training choices influence soundness over time. Riders learn how to evaluate what they feel under saddle; teachers gain a framework for explaining those sensations clearly and correcting faults before they become entrenched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne chapter stands out for its direct usefulness: \u003cem\u003eRiding in Seventy Questions and Answers\u003c\/em\u003e. Here, practical problems are addressed plainly-questions riders actually ask, answered with clarity and economy. For instructors, this section serves as a concise teaching reference; for riders, it offers a way to test understanding and refine judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough written for military use, the book speaks directly to modern practice. Dressage riders will recognize the bio-mechanical foundations of correct work. Jumping and event riders will find insight into balance, rhythm, and endurance. Riding teachers will appreciate a system that forms independent riders rather than dependence on constant supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with \u003cem\u003eH.Dv.12\u003c\/em\u003e and the United States Cavalry manual \u003cem\u003eHorsemanship and Horsemastership\u003c\/em\u003e, this volume completes a trio of essential twentieth-century cavalry texts now available in English. Studied carefully, it strengthens instruction, sharpens decision-making, and deepens understanding for anyone responsible for the education of horse and rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your aim is to ride with understanding-and to teach riding with clarity and authority-this long-awaited English edition belongs in your working library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53146222166323,"sku":"9781948717533","price":57.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/tO3l4XqQbp9781948717533_99c715c0-fcd1-44e5-942d-cb649fa278fe.webp?v=1773863803","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/principles-of-equitation-a-swiss-cavalry-manual-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}