Drawing on four centuries of equestrian literature, The Development of Modern Riding traces how riding techniques evolved from the Renaissance to today. It offers a panoramic view of major riding traditions across Italy, France, Germany, England, and the United States.

Readers will discover the origins of classical dressage, the refined artistry of Italy’s haute école, the methodical German training systems, England’s equestrian hunting and schooling heritage, and America’s unique adaptations. Each chapter highlights how cultural influences shaped riding manuals, instruction methods, and riding schools worldwide.

Ideal for equestrian historians, riding instructors, and serious enthusiasts, this comprehensive study illuminates the connections between historical riding treatises and contemporary practice.

• Analysis of 400 years of riding manuals and treatises
• Comparative study of national riding styles
• Insights into the evolution of classical and modern techniques

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