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10/03/2025

Coming this fall

Now accepting advance reservation orders. Expected in October 2025 Discover the timeless cornerstone of classical dressage. In Shoulder-in: the Secret of the Art of Equitation, Commandant Salins lifts the veil on one of the most subtle yet transformative movements in the rider’s repertoire—the s...

10/01/2025

They are here! In stock.

Now in Print First copies expected in September 2025 All orders filled on a first come first serve basis. Order your copies today! The Riding Regulation, H. Dv. 12 in its last edition of 1937 is the foundation of German classical horsemanship. Authored by the German cavalry experts and issued by the...

09/09/2025

Coming soon in September 2025

09/07/2025

Long awaited translation of the nearly lost text that codified the widely-used method for in-hand work explained by General Decarpentry

COMING SOON IN FALLL 2025 NOW ACCEPTING ADCANCE RESERVATIONS first ever English translation The Essentials of Captain Charles Raabe’s Method of High School Dressage, written by Albert Decarpentry and translated by Richard F. Williams, brings to light one of the great treasures of classical equitat...

09/06/2025

https://youtu.be/188BxHFaE8Q?si=vOuD1NpUbF1gAJTO

Just released by my good friend, Rupert Isaacson

What does it mean to keep the wisdom of the old masters alive? And how can centuries of horsemanship still guide us today?📖 Xenophon Press Books (7% Discoun...

09/05/2025

Captain Charles Raabe was a 19th-century French dressage master and a noted disciple of François Baucher. Raabe is remembered for codifying and furthering classical dressage techniques, particularly those related to work-in-hand and piaffe.
Key aspects of Captain Raabe's contributions to dressage:
Innovations in piaffe and the halt: He extensively studied horse locomotion and refined the method for achieving a square, collected halt and immobility. This involved using "half-steps" to properly align the horse's legs before halting and applying a steady pressure of the whip on the loins to signal the final halt command, a technique he called the "effet d'ensemble".
Work-in-hand: Raabe codified techniques for using a whip for work-in-hand to supple the horse before being ridden. This preparation helped achieve a collected and correct posture.
Continuation of the Baucherist system: As a follower of François Baucher, Raabe built upon and disseminated his system of haute école (high school) dressage, influencing subsequent masters and theorists.
Published works: His methods and theories were preserved in published texts on equitation. For example, his work was featured in L'art équestre and was re-published by Decarpentry, a later French master.

09/02/2025

Dive into the world of classical horsemanship with insights from Egon von Neindorff and John Saint Ryan. Their teachings emphasize the bond between horse and rider, perfect for those seeking to enhance their skills. Don't miss out on our special 10% discount with code 10%Fall25. Explore our latest titles and rare collections to deepen your equestrian knowledge.

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07/12/2025

H. Dv. 12, the German Army Riding Regulation (also known as the German Cavalry Manual) published in German in 1937, is considered to be in the public domain according to German copyright law.
Why it's in the public domain
Official Work: It is considered part of a statute, ordinance, official decree, or judgment issued by a German authority or court (§ 5 Abs. 1 UrhG), according to Wikimedia Commons.
Historical Document: As a service regulation ("Dienstvorschrift") of the German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht), it falls under the category of historical documents considered official works, meaning its content is in the public domain.

In short, a copyrighted English translation does not preclude another person from creating a new, separate translation of the same German original work. Here's why:
The Original Work's Status is Key: The determining factor is whether the original German work is in the public domain or still under copyright.
Permissions Required for Copyrighted Originals: If the original German book is still under copyright, any new translation requires permission from the copyright holder of that original work. (Our new edition of H. Dv. 12 with commentary is copyrighted in Germany and we purchaed the English language publiction rights)
Public Domain Opens the Door: If the original German book is in the public domain (meaning its copyright has expired), then anyone can translate it without needing permission, and they can claim a copyright on their new translation.
Originality in Translation: Each translation is considered a derivative work and a separate copyrightable entity, provided it demonstrates a sufficient level of creativity and originality beyond a simple word-for-word rendition.
In essence, if the German original is in the public domain, you are free to create your own translation, and that translation will be considered a new work with its own copyright, regardless of previous translations. However, if the German original is still under copyright, you would need to secure permission from the copyright holder of that original work to create and distribute your translation.

07/11/2025

Brand new translation of this classic coming soon!

06/14/2025

https://youtu.be/eCFyGKfiEoI?si=DxOmFCZZyYe5VzeN
Brilliant lecture by my good friend, Rupert, watch and learn

What happens when revolutionary politics, new horse breeds, and national pride collide? Welcome to 19th-century dressage—the century that split horsemanship ...

06/03/2025

Please reshare: Another great book in print by Gerd Heuschmann, great for youths, novices, parents, teachers and trainers and all pony club members. Let's get started or redirected onto the right track in our care and riding of horses. An important message!

We have gone to print ! Copies coming in Early June 2025. This basic riding manual shows every responsible rider the long but wonderful journey with a horse as a partner. First published in 2010, Gerd Heuschmann’s My Horse is in Front of the Vertical! remains essential reading for anyone involved ...

05/21/2025

2009.

Look for a book by John Wynette from xenophon press coming soon:

"I became aware of the importance of the gaits, their rhythm, and training horses within a tempo free of tension to avoid physical and mental resistances. I became aware that brilliance should not be allowed to overshadow correctness of gait. Brilliance achieved at the cost of correctness is always more entertaining to the uneducated eye, while correctness achieved at the expense of brilliance is more aesthetic to the knowledgeable eye."

Words of Wisdom - John Winnett