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Spanish Riding School and Piaffe and Passage by Decarpentry

Spanish Riding School and Piaffe and Passage by Decarpentry

by Xenophon Press
$34.95

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Originally published in 1947, The Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Home of the Art of Riding in Jeopardy was written by General Decarpentry to pay homage to this unique institution. After World War II, the viability of the Spanish Riding School was in question. Published in both French and English to illustrate and document the great work and traditions of the Viennese School. This book is a time capsule containing the history of the great riders and traditions of the Spanish School, including masters from the beginning of the nineteenth century. We carefully reproduce the original 69 photographs and paintings. 

Piaffer et Passage, first published in 1931 in French, was written to address the perceived weaknesses in international-level French riders and horses. Decarpentry gives unique insights from his personal experience, training his horse Professeur in these difficult movements. Xenophon Press has revisited the original French to help clarify vagueness that may have permeated previous English translations. Many unique French terms used by Decarpentry, like rassembler, have been restored and completely defined in English. 

The pairing of these two rare texts reflects Xenophon Press’s mission of keeping classical equestrian literature accessible in English.

General Decarpentry (1878-1956): Commander of the Cavalry School at St. Cyr, Écuyer and second-in-command of the Cadre Noir in Saumur. Albert Decarpentry, Grandson of Eugène Caron, a student of Baucher, is considered the most knowledgeable écuyer of his generation. He contributed actively to the influence of French equitation in his many books, and by writing the rules and definitions the F. E. I. still uses today. His best known work is Academic Equitation.

  • ISBN13:: 9780933316317
  • PAGES: 127
  • Item #: 6230
  • Manufacturer: Xenophon Press

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Originally published in 1947, The Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Home of the Art of Riding in Jeopardy was written by General Decarpentry to pay homage to this unique institution. After World War II, the viability of the Spanish Riding School was in question. Published in both French and English to illustrate and document the great work and traditions of the Viennese School. This book is a time capsule containing the history of the great riders and traditions of the Spanish School, including masters from the beginning of the nineteenth century. We carefully reproduce the original 69 photographs and paintings. 

Piaffer et Passage, first published in 1931 in French, was written to address the perceived weaknesses in international-level French riders and horses. Decarpentry gives unique insights from his personal experience, training his horse Professeur in these difficult movements. Xenophon Press has revisited the original French to help clarify vagueness that may have permeated previous English translations. Many unique French terms used by Decarpentry, like rassembler, have been restored and completely defined in English. 

The pairing of these two rare texts reflects Xenophon Press’s mission of keeping classical equestrian literature accessible in English.

General Decarpentry (1878-1956): Commander of the Cavalry School at St. Cyr, Écuyer and second-in-command of the Cadre Noir in Saumur. Albert Decarpentry, Grandson of Eugène Caron, a student of Baucher, is considered the most knowledgeable écuyer of his generation. He contributed actively to the influence of French equitation in his many books, and by writing the rules and definitions the F. E. I. still uses today. His best known work is Academic Equitation.

  • ISBN13:: 9780933316317
  • PAGES: 127
  • Item #: 6230
  • Manufacturer: Xenophon Press

Why Shop with Equestrian Life

We know you have options when it comes to equestrian gear and apparel. Here’s why riders across the U.S. choose to shop with us—and keep coming back.

• Free U.S. Shipping on orders over $49 – No hidden fees. No surprises. Just fast, reliable delivery—always on us.
• Best Price Guarantee – Found a better price? We’ll match it. No hassle.
• 30-Day Easy Returns – Not satisfied? Return it, no questions asked.
• Exceptional Service – We're known for knowledgeable, responsive support—before and after your purchase.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed – Every item we carry is hand-selected for quality. If something’s not right, we’ll make it right.

Free Shipping On Orders Over $49
We offer free shipping on all orders over $49 within the United States. No hidden fees. No fine print. Just straightforward, reliable delivery—because we believe shopping should be simple.

Order Confirmation
Once you place your order, you’ll receive an email confirmation. This means your order is in our system and your payment method has been pre-authorized.

We’ll verify that your item is in stock and available for shipment. If it’s back-ordered or unavailable, we’ll void the charge and contact you to offer options.

If your item is ready to ship within 5 business days, we’ll process your payment and begin preparing your order.

Order Shipment
In-stock items typically ship within 3 business days of purchase. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking details within 24 hours of dispatch.

Haven’t received a shipping update within 4 business days? Reach out to us at [email address]—we’re happy to help.

International Orders
We do ship internationally by request.

For a custom international shipping quote, contact us. If you’re happy with the quote, we’ll securely process your order and arrange shipment.

Shipping Damage
Please inspect your package upon delivery. If there's visible damage:

  • Make a note when signing for the item, or decline delivery.

  • If you accept delivery, photograph the packaging and product immediately.

Email your photos to Support@EquestrianLifeBrand.com, then visit our Returns Page to start a claim. We’ll take it from there.