Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion

by Reiner Klimke

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0939481006
• ISBN13: 9780939481002
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Half Halt Press
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Don't leave home without it!

This book covers the training of Ahlerich from the horses purchase up to winning an Olympic Gold medal. Dr. Reiner Klimke shows the sensitive, always thoughtful handling, that went into the training of this great horse. He explains in detail why he did things a certain way with this particular horse. Like a Diamond cutter with a precious stone, Dr. Klimke was ever careful to preserve the brilliance and purity of movement that Ahlerich was blessed with. How easily one careless touch of the spur or jab in the mouth could destroy all this brilliance forever. Dr. Klimke was the best!

Behind the scene look at dressage training.

Read about the emotions involved in the training of a horse to the olympic level.

very informative, light, able to relate training problem

It is a very helpful book on training, problems that can occur. The one-on-one relationship with Alerich and all horses is so special. His helpful tips in using patience and the basics throughout the levels makes this a must read book. Book is also light and funny during the training. With his untimely death, this is a sure classic for all equestrians!

The story behind the 1984 Olympic Gold Medal in Dressage

Most people know who these two are. If you do not, Reiner Klimke and Ahlerich won the Olympic Gold Medal in 1984. In the book Klimke reveals the full story behind their achievements. Seems Ahlerich was difficult and headstrong. I was given the book as a gift and to my surprise I really enjoyed the story. I was sorry the book ended. I think the book is fun, interesting with warmth and humor, enjoy.