I think I would like to dedicate this DVD review to anyone who says that youcan’t ride a horse bitless, let alone bridleless.

Principles is not a “How To” DVD, it’s a “This is what can be” DVD and it is sublime in itspresentation.

If you are not already familiar with the Russian husband and wife team of the Nevzorovs andtheir Classical Haute Ecole School then Principles is an eye opening introduction to thelevels of horsemanship, partnership and expression you can achieve with your horse.

Think Classical Horsemanship a la Spanish Riding School but without the use ofthose horrifying double bridles, spurs or whips.

Think Levade, Capriole, Courbette, Piaffe, Spanish Walk – movements designed for war thathave now become a lyrical dance - performed without restraint and at liberty.

Beautifully shot in their historic indoor arena Principles captures the freedom,play, spirit and soul of horses working in willing partnership that has been built withoutthe use of restraint, force or violence.



An inspiring piece of work.

Available in Australia through Path Of The Horse.

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