Horse Trials Author:Reiner Klimke The Horse Trial has always been a test of discipline and flexibility for both horse and rider. It consists of dressage, flat racing and jumping performed over three separate days. Reiner Klimke's Horse Trials is the first English translation of his famous book Military, Which appeared in his native Germany whenc it has reprinted twice. Klimk... more »e traces the Horse Trial from its beginnings in cavalry training to its present-day status as an international equestrian event and past Olympic Games competitions are discussed. The great riders and horses, the obstacles they faced, how they dealt with them and how this relates to the training of the young rider are examined. The Horse Trial competitor will learn how best to prepare for the event, how success is achieved and failure experienced, how horse and rider can obtain the best results. The difficulties and thrills of the sport are no stranger to Reiner Klimke. He is on of the world's famouse horseman. In 1974 he became World Dressage champion and has an international reputation in Horse Trials. He was European champion in 1959, German champion in 1960 and rode in the German team at the Rome Olympics. In this fascinating and instructive book, Klimke has communicated the excitement, colour and danger of the Horse Trial, a tough and demanding sport to which he brings his practical knowledge and wide experience. For Klimke, indeed, the Horse Trial is "the embodiment of equestrian art". Translated by Daphne Machin Goodall.« less