THE HORSE GAZETTE
past masters
reiner klimke
By Karen Brown © 2009
Part 1 of 2
In his book, Ba-
1985, his words apply to
no matter what the future
on its own merits, provide
sic Training of the Young
the circumstances of today’s
held, the horse would be
a complete foundation of
Horse, Reiner Klimke pro-
horse world even more than
amply prepared. Secondly,
training, then allow the horse
vides a template for start-
when he penned them.
early specialization ensures
to “choose” his career as his
ing horses under saddle
Klimke begins the
that many aspects of a well
talents become obvious dur-
and developing them in a
foreword with a discussion
rounded foundation will be
ing that basic training.
progressive manner. He
about the sales of barely
overlooked. As evidenced
“The all-round
explains how to maximize
backed 3 year olds touted
by the quickness with which
education of the young horse
athleticism while protecting
as championship prospects.
horses are pushed into the
is important whether it is
the bodies and minds for the
The buyers, who, generally
show ring at young ages,
going to be a hack or a com-
long term project of creat-
speaking, are not profes-
it simply is not possible to
petition horse. Through the
ing champions with long
sional horsemen, can be
cover all the basics and fin-
careful development of the
careers.
easily swayed by “the pros”
ish a horse well enough to
muscles and by well thought
Inarguably, one of
to invest in these youngsters
compete in the show ring.
out gymnastic exercises the
the most gifted riders of the
on the promise they will
These holes in the basic
horse will stay sound and
twentieth century, Klimke
achieve the highest levels
training can have significant
healthy longer and will be
gives us a glimpse of his
of competition. Klimke
detrimental effects on the
more able to cope with its
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