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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | Among the earliest known works on choosing, caring for, and riding horses, this book is still hailed — 2,300 years after it was written — as one of the most complete, thoughtful, and accessible guides of its type. Morris H. Morgan's fluid translation features 38 illustrations of this classic's practical tips and enlightened observations.
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Xenophon | | Paperback: | 208 pages | | Publisher: | Dover Publications | | Publication Date: | March 31, 2006 | | ISBN: | 0486447537 | | Package Length: | 8.3 inches | | Package Width: | 5.3 inches | | Package Height: | 0.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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Timeless Knowledge Mar 28, 2008
If more people took the time to educate themselves about horses and horsemanship in general and Xenophone's book in particular, perhaps we not see so many "show horses" of various popular breeds so physically manipulated by in breeding for only one or two specific traits rather than breeding for the whole horse. What was true in Ancient Greece is truer still today - without good feet, balance in the body and common sense a horse is worthless. Bravo to Amazon for bringing us this excellent book dirt cheap!
A fascinating study Feb 23, 2008
The material in this book is thousands of years old but amazing in how modern the approach is to horsemanship. Most of Xenophon's advice is timely even today. It shows how little has changed over the centuries.
Xenophon - The Art of Horsemanship Dec 21, 2007
This is a must if you are passionate about horses. It is so clear and to the essential point that it is a pleasure to read.
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A very interesting read Sep 14, 2007
Xenophon covers several aspects of horsemanship, from grooming, leading, and choosing a horse, to mounting, riding, and training a war mount. Very, very interesting to see what is still applicable today. While this isn't a "training" or even a "horse care book," its a great historical reference from those interested in how horses we cared for and trained 2000 years ago. However, for those looking for a story or a book to teach riding skills, I suggest you look elsewhere. Those interested in dressage will find this worth-while, as it is considered the oldest text on the subject.
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Evidence of Ancient Humanism Jun 27, 2007
Xenophon's philosophy and many techniques, though tailored for the development of a war-horse, demonstrate the ageless capacity for human empathy toward the horse. The horse centered work makes the goal of a harmonious partnership attainable. The book interweaves aspects of barn management, riding technique, and early human psychological insights. The translation keeps this work relevant and vibrant. The overriding theme is one of responsibility for the education and wellbeing of the horse. It is, if nothing else, a comfort to read that some horses in the ancient world were treated humanely in the training process...even if under the unfortunate auspices of a warrior culture. Kurt Hartle, Reydon,Suffolk. UK
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