Antoine de Pluvinel Quotes

France, Rider
January 14, 1552 – August, 24, 1620.

Antoine de Pluvinel was the first of the French riding masters, and has had great influence on modern dressage. He wrote L’Instruction du Roy en l’exercice de monter à cheval ("instruction of the King in the art of riding"), was tutor to King Louis XIII, and is credited with the invention of using two pillars, as well as using shoulder-in to increase suppleness.

We shall take great care not to annoy the horse and spoil his friendly charm, for it is like the scent of a blossom - once lost it will never return.

Antoine de Pluvinel
- Care
- Horse
- Charm
In training horses, one trains himself.

Antoine de Pluvinel
- Training
- Horses
- Himself

You can never rely on a horse that is educated by fear. There will always be something that he fears more than you. But, when he trusts you, he will ask you, what to do when he is afraid.

Antoine de Pluvinel
- Fear
- Trust
- Horse