There is one principle that should never be abandoned, namely, that the rider must learn to control himself before he can control his horse. This is the basic, most important principle to be preserved in equitation. — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
Just as experience dictates to the ballet teacher the length of time necessary to train his students, so the horse, too, needs time to mature into a great four legged dancer. This fact cannot be obliterated by seeming successes that… — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
Theory without practice is of little value, whereas practice is the proof of theory.Theory is the knowledge, practice the ability. — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
“...the horse is by no means a ‘wild beast’ or a stupid animal as sometimes described by thoughtless persons.” — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
Whenever difficulties appear, the rider must ask himself: does the horse not want execute my demands, does he not understand what I want, or… — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
There is one principle that should never be abandoned, namely, that the rider must learn to control himself before he can control his horse.… — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
The objective of the Classical Art of Riding is to train the horse not only to be brilliant in the movements and the exercises… — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
“Equestrian art, perhaps more than any other, is closely related to the wisdom of life.” — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
Just as experience dictates to the ballet teacher the length of time necessary to train his students, so the horse, too, needs time to… — Alois Podhajsky Copy Share Image
