A revitalized version of the well-known classic by one of the world’s most successful riders, now with additional text and all new color photographs.
This new edition of the highly regarded international best-seller illustrates the correct way to establish a sound, versatile training foundation in a young horse. Reiner Klimke’s self-trained horses went on to achieve success at the highest levels in several disciplines, many of them becoming World Champions. Here, based on his extensive experience, he advises the reader on the early education of the foal, longeing and freework, progressive training under saddle, and eventual preparation for competition. Now enhanced with all new color photos and helpful tips from his daughter, Ingrid—a respected rider and competitor in her own right—The New Basic Training of the Young Horse is poised to again become the modern standard on horse training. The late Reiner Klimke was one of the world’s most successful riders, winner of six Olympic Gold Medals in dressage. Ingrid Klimke is an international event rider. She lives in Germany.
An Equestrian Edge Book Club Main Selection

A revitalized version of the well-known classic by one of the world’s most successful riders, now with additional text and all new color photographs.
This new edition of the highly regarded international best-seller illustrates the correct way to establish a sound, versatile training foundation in a young horse. Reiner Klimke’s self-trained horses went on to achieve success at the highest levels in several disciplines, many of them becoming World Champions. Here, based on his extensive experience, he advises the reader on the early education of the foal, longeing and freework, progressive training under saddle, and eventual preparation for competition. Now enhanced with all new color photos and helpful tips from his daughter, Ingrid—a respected rider and competitor in her own right—The New Basic Training of the Young Horse is poised to again become the modern standard on horse training. The late Reiner Klimke was one of the world’s most successful riders, winner of six Olympic Gold Medals in dressage. Ingrid Klimke is an international event rider. She lives in Germany.
An Equestrian Edge Book Club Main Selection