The Art Of Driving: According To The Guidelines Of Benno Von Achenbach
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A definitive manual on the classical art of driving horse-drawn carriages, this authoritative work presents the time-honored techniques and principles established by Benno von Achenbach, the legendary German master who standardized the modern system of combined driving in the early twentieth century. Written with precision and reverence for tradition, it instructs both novice and experienced whips in the correct handling of reins, the proper positioning of hands and body, and the nuanced communication between driver and horse that defines true coachmanship. The tone is disciplined and methodical, reflecting the exacting standards that Achenbach himself championed, and the text illustrates each principle with the clarity expected of a serious technical guide. Regarded as an essential reference within the equestrian driving community, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone committed to mastering the elegant and demanding discipline of carriage driving.
Author: Max Pape
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, J. A. Allen
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A definitive manual on the classical art of driving horse-drawn carriages, this authoritative work presents the time-honored techniques and principles established by Benno von Achenbach, the legendary German master who standardized the modern system of combined driving in the early twentieth century. Written with precision and reverence for tradition, it instructs both novice and experienced whips in the correct handling of reins, the proper positioning of hands and body, and the nuanced communication between driver and horse that defines true coachmanship. The tone is disciplined and methodical, reflecting the exacting standards that Achenbach himself championed, and the text illustrates each principle with the clarity expected of a serious technical guide. Regarded as an essential reference within the equestrian driving community, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone committed to mastering the elegant and demanding discipline of carriage driving.