Lachgenmayer, Peter/Klepzig, Wolfgang/Nguyen, Jens Die Reitvorschriften der deutschen Kavallerie

History of modern military equestrian training in the context of military constitution, tactics, remounting, horsemanship, sport and equipment 18th to 20th century. The 18th century saw the beginning of a fundamental change in military horsemanship training, which broke new ground compared to previous horsemanship. This change was driven by the creation of the light cavalry and the emergence of new blooded horse types. This book traces this exciting path over more than two centuries, which manifested itself in the creation of the Prussian and German riding regulations of 1825/26, 1882, 1912, 1926 and 1937.

More as a by-product of these riding regulations, the "Deutsche Reitlehre" (German Riding Doctrine) emerged, which, via equestrian sport, has had a great influence on the now purely civilian riding training in Germany and far beyond to this day. The book does not clarify the question of what the "correct riding system" is, although the wrangling over this question has led to permanent disputes in cavalry riding training over the period under consideration. Rather, it is thought of and derived from the requirements, why one did what, and why this changed over time. These requirements were manifold. Therefore, the relevant influences of military constitution, tactics, remounting, horsemanship, equestrianism and contemporary equipment are subjected to a holistic examination over the course of time. The book thus closes a gap in the study of the history of equestrian training. The interested reader will find many answers to unanswered questions, also about today's riding training, to much that is taken for granted today but can hardly be explained by anyone.