Egon von Neindorff (November 1, 1923, in

Döbeln Döbeln ( hsb, Doblin) is a town in Saxony, Germany, part of the Mittelsachsen district, on both banks of the river Freiberger Mulde. History * 981: First written mention of Döbeln (Margravate of Meissen). * Around 1220: Döbeln is described ...

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– May 19, 2004) had a Riding Institution at Karlsruhe, Germany, where he trained horses and taught

dressage Dressage ( or ; a French term, most commonly translated to mean "training") is a form of horse riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as an art sometimes pursued solely for the sake of mastery. As an equestrian sport defined b ...

. He was a 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,

Egon von Neindorff Egon von Neindorff (12 September 1892 – 15 April 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. World War II On 1 July 1942 Neindorff took comman ...

, 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

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, initially concentrating on jousting. In 1949, he moved his school to Karlsruhe, where he remained until his death. He was awarded the

Bundesverdienstkreuz The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (german: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or , BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellect ...

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

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and the city of

Karlsruhe Karlsruhe ( , , ; South Franconian: ''Kallsruh'') is the third-largest city of the German state (''Land'') of Baden-Württemberg after its capital of Stuttgart and Mannheim, and the 22nd-largest city in the nation, with 308,436 inhabitants. ...

. 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

, 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. Other 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. Its 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.

Bibliography

* The Art of Classical Horsemanship

References

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)
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