Classic Show Jumping

<p><em>Classic Show Jumping: The de Nemethy Method</em> is an exposition of this gold-medal technique illustrated with more than 100 photographs of riders and horses that Bertalan de Némethy has personally trained. Covering all aspects of horsemanship it is the <em>only </em>book to detail de Némethy's proven method for training world-class jumpers.</p><p><em>Classic Show Jumping: The de Némethy Method </em>includes: basic principles of equitation; longe line techniques; the basic training of a horse; modern cavalletti and gymnastic systems; competing over courses; plus much much more. The material is presented clearly with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Every level of rider—beginner intermediate and advanced—can benefit from Bertalan de Némethy's genius as a trainer and teacher.</p><p><em>Bertalan de Némethy began his career as an officer in the Hungarian Cavalry and as a member of the Hungarian Olympic Jumping Team. After World War II he emigrated to the United States where he became the coach of the United States Equestrian Team a post he held from 1955 to 1980.</em></p>