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Alois Podhajsky (24 February 1898 – 23 May 1973) was an Austrian soldier and Equestrian, riding instructor and Olympic medal-winner in dressage. He was the director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria and competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics and the 1948 Summer Olympics.
May 24, 1973 · VIENNA, May 23 (UPI)—Col. Alois Podhajsky, former chief of the Spanish Riding School here, who helped rescue the famous Lipizzaner white stallions from Russian occupation, died today at the age...
Alois Podhajsky has 32 books on Goodreads with 1304 ratings. Alois Podhajsky’s most popular book is Complete Training of Horse and Rider: In the Principl...
Colonel Podhajsky examines in depth the psychology of riding and the relationship between teacher, pupil and horse. He includes chapters on the basic theory of riding; dressage; systematic riding instruction; overcoming difficulties and setbacks and participating in competitions.
Jul 22, 2019 · Learn the principles of dressage developed by master Alois Podhajsky, the father of classical equitation in the modern era. Discover how to achieve harmony, purity of paces, and balance with your horse through his book The Complete Training of Horse and Rider.
Apr 1, 1997 · by Alois Podhajsky (Author), Eva Podhajsky (Translator) 4.8 93 ratings. See all formats and editions. This classic memoir by the former director of the renowned Spanish Riding School explores the age-old relationship between horse and rider. Timeless, inspiring, and full of valuable advice.
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For over a quarter of a century, Colonel Alois Podhajsky was the director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, home of the famous white Lipizzaner stallions whose remarkable performances have thrilled audiences throughout the world.
