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The objective of the Classical Art of Riding is to train the horse not only to be brilliant in the movements and the exercises of the High School but also to be quiet, supple and obedient and by his smooth movements to make riding a true pleasure

Alois Podhajsky

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Alois Podhajsky
Age: 75 †
Born: 1898
Born: February 24
Died: 1973
Died: May 23
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