JEAN-CLAUDE RACINET FOUR BOOK BUNDLE
DISCOVER THE ESSENTIAL WORKS OF JEAN-CLAUDE RACINET:
- FALLING FOR FALLACIES,
- TOTAL HORSEMANSHIP
- ANOTHER HORSEMANSHIP
- RACINET EXPLAINS BAUCHER
IN THIS BUNDLE:
Four timeless classics for riders seeking clarity, understanding, and the enduring principles of classical horsemanship.
Falling for Fallacies challenges some of dressage's most deeply ingrained assumptions with exceptional clarity and intellectual rigor. Jean-Claude Racinet examines familiar concepts such as contact, engagement, and collection, asking whether accepted explanations truly reflect how horses move and learn. Insightful, provocative, and deeply rooted in classical horsemanship, this final work invites every thoughtful rider to question, investigate, and see dressage with fresh eyes. (color hardcover)
Total Horsemanship explores the foundations of true balance in horse and rider, revealing how relaxation, posture, and correct biomechanics create effortless movement. With Jean-Claude Racinet's signature clarity and insight, this concise volume offers riders a deeper understanding of the principles that lead to harmony, self-carriage, and lasting improvement. (soft cover)
Another Horsemanship is Jean-Claude Racinet's practical guide to the French classical tradition of riding in lightness. Blending sound theory with clear, applicable instruction, Racinet explains how balance, impulsion, and self-carriage arise through tactful, consistent communication rather than force. Rich with practical insights and timeless wisdom, this influential classic has helped generations of riders develop a more harmonious partnership with the horse through thoughtful, sympathetic training. (soft cover)
Racinet Explains Baucher is Jean-Claude Racinet's lucid introduction to François Baucher and the French classical tradition of riding in lightness. Drawing on a series of influential essays, Racinet explains Baucher's philosophy, training methods, and enduring influence with his characteristic clarity, wit, and historical insight. The volume also includes an important English translation of Baucher's celebrated "Second Manner," making this landmark text accessible to modern readers. Essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of classical French equitation and the principles of balance, lightness, and refined communication between horse and rider. (soft cover)