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 ecuyer 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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