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Training Hunters, Jumpers and Hacks by Harry Dwight Chamberlin

Training Hunters, Jumpers and Hacks by Harry Dwight Chamberlin

by Xenophon Press
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A modern classic by the U.S. Cavalry's greatest horseman - everything the rider needs to know about selecting, training, and riding the hunter-type horse, from evaluating it's conformation to basic dressage and jumping. 

The genius of Brigadier General Harry Dwight Chamberlin’s contributions to horsemanship links a modified concept of Italian forward riding with French dressage and the American cavalry’s vast experience in riding long distances. The totality of Chamberlin’s writing provides a complete protocol to train both horse and rider for Eventing, Show Jumping, Endurance Riding, Hunting, and just plain hacking for fun. In Training Hunters, Jumpers and Hacks he focuses on the training of the horse for various disciplines.

“It is, in its field, the greatest book of the century not only in the United States but in the world. I know nothing comparable produced abroad.” - Vladimir Littauer “So often, I think I have come up with an idea of my own, only to find it in one of Chamberlin’s books.” - William Steinkraus “Chamberlin is to horsemanship as Mozart is to music.” - James Wofford George Morris ranks Chamberlin as “the 20th Century’s greatest combined horseman, theorist, teacher, and writer.” In a life cut short, Chamberlin provides several lifetimes of insight. He writes:  “Nothing, aside from the dearest human relationships, can give the pleasure found in working and playing with a horse.”  

Expert Chamberlin biographer Warren Matha introduces this new edition offered proudly by Xenophon Press.

This volume is considered to be the “Standard modern American book on riding, training and schooling hunters, jumpers and hacks.”

Illustrated with drawings by Paul Brown and with many photographs, a complete index and a new introduction by Chamberlin historian, Warren Matha. Chamberlin describes criteria for selection, conformation, and gaits of a horse, the objectives of training, stages of training of a young horse, advanced work, and jumping. Each section is well-organized with a general overview including objectives followed by easy to follow detailed explanations.

"Few men in the horse world have had the advantage of the author’s education: a graduate of Tor di Quinto, Italy, and Saumur, France, and of the United States Cavalry School at Fort Riley; observer at the German school at Hanover, and at Weedon, England; instructor at Fort Riley and West Point; member of the American team at the Inter-Allied Games in Paris, 1919; member of famous teams at the 1920 and 1928 Olympics, and captain of the victorious one at Los Angeles in 1932. Leader of the successful United States teams in international military competitions: 1929, 1930, 1931, he has with his teammates also participated in horse shows held in Poland, Ireland, France and Germany and has assimilated, not only the wisdom of the past but the practice of the present.
"Impressive as this great range of training and experience is, it cannot account for a Chamberlin, for a truly great horseman is a genius, endowed with the fine sensibilities of an artist, combined with keen perception, cool judgment, courage, discretion, unfailing patience, and infinite tact." - John Cudahy

382 pages

Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1948717113

Softcover ISBN-13:  978-1948717083

Now also available from Xenophon Press: Riding and Schooling Horses by Harry D. Chamberlin.

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A modern classic by the U.S. Cavalry's greatest horseman - everything the rider needs to know about selecting, training, and riding the hunter-type horse, from evaluating it's conformation to basic dressage and jumping. 

The genius of Brigadier General Harry Dwight Chamberlin’s contributions to horsemanship links a modified concept of Italian forward riding with French dressage and the American cavalry’s vast experience in riding long distances. The totality of Chamberlin’s writing provides a complete protocol to train both horse and rider for Eventing, Show Jumping, Endurance Riding, Hunting, and just plain hacking for fun. In Training Hunters, Jumpers and Hacks he focuses on the training of the horse for various disciplines.

“It is, in its field, the greatest book of the century not only in the United States but in the world. I know nothing comparable produced abroad.” - Vladimir Littauer “So often, I think I have come up with an idea of my own, only to find it in one of Chamberlin’s books.” - William Steinkraus “Chamberlin is to horsemanship as Mozart is to music.” - James Wofford George Morris ranks Chamberlin as “the 20th Century’s greatest combined horseman, theorist, teacher, and writer.” In a life cut short, Chamberlin provides several lifetimes of insight. He writes:  “Nothing, aside from the dearest human relationships, can give the pleasure found in working and playing with a horse.”  

Expert Chamberlin biographer Warren Matha introduces this new edition offered proudly by Xenophon Press.

This volume is considered to be the “Standard modern American book on riding, training and schooling hunters, jumpers and hacks.”

Illustrated with drawings by Paul Brown and with many photographs, a complete index and a new introduction by Chamberlin historian, Warren Matha. Chamberlin describes criteria for selection, conformation, and gaits of a horse, the objectives of training, stages of training of a young horse, advanced work, and jumping. Each section is well-organized with a general overview including objectives followed by easy to follow detailed explanations.

"Few men in the horse world have had the advantage of the author’s education: a graduate of Tor di Quinto, Italy, and Saumur, France, and of the United States Cavalry School at Fort Riley; observer at the German school at Hanover, and at Weedon, England; instructor at Fort Riley and West Point; member of the American team at the Inter-Allied Games in Paris, 1919; member of famous teams at the 1920 and 1928 Olympics, and captain of the victorious one at Los Angeles in 1932. Leader of the successful United States teams in international military competitions: 1929, 1930, 1931, he has with his teammates also participated in horse shows held in Poland, Ireland, France and Germany and has assimilated, not only the wisdom of the past but the practice of the present.
"Impressive as this great range of training and experience is, it cannot account for a Chamberlin, for a truly great horseman is a genius, endowed with the fine sensibilities of an artist, combined with keen perception, cool judgment, courage, discretion, unfailing patience, and infinite tact." - John Cudahy

382 pages

Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1948717113

Softcover ISBN-13:  978-1948717083

Now also available from Xenophon Press: Riding and Schooling Horses by Harry D. Chamberlin.

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.