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Painting of Maestoso II Catrina ridden by Shana Ritter. Painting by Janey Belozer.
More Quotes of Otto de la Croix


  • " 'NATURAL' horsemanship cannot possibly take the direct road of sharp aids. For its nature lies in taking the innate state of the horse and cahnging it gradually, like the moon rises, climbing imperceptibly, and yet reaches its zenith in a relatively short time."
    (1910; translation: T. Ritter)
    ((Webmaster's Note: Classical Dressage was the first Natural Horsemanship. This term was used commonly for classical riding at that time because nothing in classical riding is artificial and it carries a profound respect for the horse. It is based upon the nature and natural movement of the horse.))

  • "One should never demand everything at once in life. And, as everywhere else, especially in dressage, the greatest detours are often the shortest roads to the goal."
    (1910; translation: T. Ritter)




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