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• Reiner Klimke
• Nuno Oliveira
• Nicole Uphoff
• Klaus Goldstern Video - Riding Goldstern at the Barcelona Olympics
• Isabell Werth Video - Riding Gigolo at the Sydney Olympics
• Isabell Werth Video - Riding Satchmo at the WEG Aachen 2006
• Anky Van Grunsven Video - Bonfire's Test at the Sydney Olympics
• Anky Van Grunsven Video - Riding Salinero at WEG 2006 Aachen
• Kyra Kyrklund Video - Riding Max at the 2006 WEG in Aachen
• Steffen Peters Video - Riding Floriano at the 2006 WEG
• Nadine Capellman Video - Riding Elvis VA at the 2006 Aachen WEG
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Reiner Klimke 

Reiner Klimke is well known as one of the greatest competition riders of all time, winning two individual and four team gold medals, plus two more individual bronze medals at five Olympic Games from 1964 to 1988. He also won another fourteen gold medals at the European and World Championships.

He was also author of numerous world renowned books on dressage that are must-reads for all serious dressage fans!

Video of Reiner Klimke and Ahlerich in New York 

Reiner Klimke Books 

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Nuno Oliveira 

Known as one of the masters of classical dressage, his skills as a rider and teacher were widely regarded in his time, and his legacy lives on today.

Quote - "A horse will never tire of a rider who possesses both tact and sensitivity because he will never be pushed beyond his possibilities."

Excerpts from Nuno Oliveira's Home Videos from 1950 to 1988 

Nuno Oliveira Books 

Reflections on Equestrian Art

by Nuno Oliveira

Amazon Price: $21.89 (as of 09/08/2008)

Nicole Uphoff 

A dual gold medalist at the age of 21, no-one can deny that Nicole Uphoff is an extraordinarily talented rider!

She won individual and team gold at both the Seoul and Barcelona Olympics, for a total of four Olympic gold medals. Teamed up with her amazing horse Rembrandt, they were a sight to behold!

Video of Nicole Uphoff and Rembrandt  

Nicole Uphoff Links 

Nicole Uphoff's Official Website

Nicole Uphoff's home on the internet.

Klaus Goldstern Video - Riding Goldstern at the Barcelona Olympics 

Isabell Werth Video - Riding Gigolo at the Sydney Olympics 

Isabell Werth Video - Riding Satchmo at the WEG Aachen 2006 

Anky Van Grunsven Video - Bonfire's Test at the Sydney Olympics 

Anky Van Grunsven Video - Riding Salinero at WEG 2006 Aachen 

Kyra Kyrklund Video - Riding Max at the 2006 WEG in Aachen 

Steffen Peters Video - Riding Floriano at the 2006 WEG 

Nadine Capellman Video - Riding Elvis VA at the 2006 Aachen WEG 

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More videos of some of the Best Dressage Riders Ever

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Dressage with Kyra: The Kyra Kyrklund Training Method by Kyra Kyrklund, Jytte Lemkow

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Klaus Balkenhol: The Man and His Training Methods by Britta Schoffmann

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This beautifully illustrated new biography of dressage superstar Klaus Balkenhol delivers both an engaging personal history of the man and an education on his mission to uphold the classical tradition in dressage. Intertwined with fascinating personal anecdotes and stories of Balkenhol's most famous mounts, the book shares Balkenhol's practical tips for choosing the right horse, adjusting the training scale to accommodate different rides, and correcting specific upper-level training problems. Th...2 points

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The Art of Horsemanship by Xenophon

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Among the earliest known works on choosing, caring for, and riding horses, this book is still hailed - 2,300 years after it was written - as one of the most complete, thoughtful, and accessible guides of its type. Morris H. Morgan's fluid translation features 38 illustrations of this classic's practical tips and enlightened observations.1 point

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Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Alois Podhajsky

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Dressage Principles Illuminated by Charles de Kunffy

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Debbie McDonald Riding Through: An Olympic Medalist's Lessons on Life and Dressage by Debbie McDonald, Nancy Jaffer

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Olympic medallist Debbie McDonald and her fabulous partner, Brentina, have thrilled crowds the world over with their stunning performances. In her new book, Riding Through, Debbie describes her system for success in dressage and relates her life story: "There is more than one reason that I call this book Riding Through. Of course, first and foremost, riding through is a dressage term, something you strive for as you attempt to get your horse on the aids and moving back-to-front. You have achieve...0 points

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The Simplicity of Dressage by Johann Hinnemann, Coby van Baalen, Claartje van Andel

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Places to find out more about the Best Dressage Riders Ever! 

Websites of the World's Top Dressage Riders

Links to websites of some of the World's Top Dressage Riders.

Wikipedia Category: Riding Masters

Links to Wikipedia pages on some of the world's great riding masters, dating right back to Xenophon.

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Which dressage riders have I missed? Who is your favourite?

DeDee

In my opinion, Andreas Helgstrand is THE rider to watch out for. Too bad Matine didn't (hasn't)recover well enough for the 2008 Games. This team would have most certainly won a medal.

Posted August 16, 2008

Kanga I'm glad to have this lens donating to Longhopes, I love donkeys! Now I have to get this lens going well enough to really help them out! Posted July 11, 2008

gregnelisa The competitive spirit, dedication, athleticism, and grace of these riders is so inspiring. And so are YOU! Thank you for donating to Longhopes! The donkeys say thanks too. Posted July 11, 2008