Egon von Neindorff (dressage)
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Egon von Neindorff had a Riding Institution at Karlsruhe, Germany, where he trained horses and taught dressage
. He was a world famous teacher and his methods are the standard for the German School. One of his famous students is Erik Herbermann, author of the Dressage Formula. Von Neindorff was author of a book, The Art of Classical Horsemanship.
Von Neindorff first learned the art of riding from his father, and later from Felix Bürkner, Richard Wätjen, Ludwig Zeiner, Otto Lörke and also Alois Podhajsky
. Von Neindorff founded the first riding school to be established after World War II
, initially concentrating on jousting. In 1949 he moved his school to Karlsruhe, where he remained until his death. He was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz
and the German Rider Cross in Gold.
and the city of Karlsruhe
. Its goal is the preservation of Classical Dressage up to the level of High School by training horses and talented riders along with special efforts in supporting younger riders.
The foundation continues his teachings at the historical site in Karlsruhe
, a former Telegraph Casern in the west of Karlsruhe, covering a closed area of approximately 10.000 square meters.
Offered are horses of various training levels to the public. Riding lessons for groups (adults and children) take place on a daily basis. Othe offers include private riding lessons, vaulting lessons, and training of seat and posture in longing lessons.
It works towards keeping the spirit alive of the interaction between man and horse, as taught by Egon von Neindorff and lived and demonstrated by him throughout all of his life.
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
. He was a world famous teacher and his methods are the standard for the German School. One of his famous students is Erik Herbermann, author of the Dressage Formula. Von Neindorff was author of a book, The Art of Classical Horsemanship.
Von Neindorff first learned the art of riding from his father, and later from Felix Bürkner, Richard Wätjen, Ludwig Zeiner, Otto Lörke and also Alois Podhajsky
Alois Podhajsky
Colonel Alois Podhajsky was the director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria as well as an Olympic medal-winner in dressage, riding instructor, and writer.-Career:...
. Von Neindorff founded the first riding school to be established after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, initially concentrating on jousting. In 1949 he moved his school to Karlsruhe, where he remained until his death. He was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz
Bundesverdienstkreuz
The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is the only general state decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany. It has existed since 7 September 1951, and between 3,000 and 5,200 awards are given every year across all classes...
and the German Rider Cross in Gold.
Foundation
In 1991 Egon von Neindorff founded the "EGON-VON-NEINDORFF-STIFTUNG" (foundation), which was later joined by the State of Baden-WürttembergBaden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states of Germany. Baden-Württemberg is in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine, and is the third largest in both area and population of Germany's sixteen states, with an area of and 10.7 million inhabitants...
and the city of Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe
The City of Karlsruhe is a city in the southwest of Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, located near the French-German border.Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 as Karlsruhe Palace, when Germany was a series of principalities and city states...
. Its goal is the preservation of Classical Dressage up to the level of High School by training horses and talented riders along with special efforts in supporting younger riders.
The foundation continues his teachings at the historical site in Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe
The City of Karlsruhe is a city in the southwest of Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, located near the French-German border.Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 as Karlsruhe Palace, when Germany was a series of principalities and city states...
, a former Telegraph Casern in the west of Karlsruhe, covering a closed area of approximately 10.000 square meters.
Offered are horses of various training levels to the public. Riding lessons for groups (adults and children) take place on a daily basis. Othe offers include private riding lessons, vaulting lessons, and training of seat and posture in longing lessons.
Association
The Association for Classical Riding Art following Egon von Neindorff was founded in 1989. It's goal is to sustain the Classical Dressage as it is taught at the Institute and to preserve it for the future.It works towards keeping the spirit alive of the interaction between man and horse, as taught by Egon von Neindorff and lived and demonstrated by him throughout all of his life.
External links
- Riding Institute Egon von Neindorff-Foundation (in english)
- Association for Classical Riding Art following Egon von Neindorff (in german)
- Website of the City of Karlsruhe: Reitinstitut Egon von Neindorff, Riding hall and Stables in the former Telegraph Casern (in german)
- Website of the City of Karlsruhe: Place of the month - Riding Institute Egon von Neindorff (in german)