{"id":9490,"date":"2026-05-16T14:43:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sonja-weber-reitkunst.de\/?page_id=9490"},"modified":"2026-05-16T14:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:48:54","slug":"publications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sonja-weber-reitkunst.de\/en\/publications\/","title":{"rendered":"Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Books<\/strong> \u2013
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Paperback, 96 pages
\n80 illustrations
\npublished by M\u00fcller R\u00fcschlikon
\n2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sonja Weber
\nRiding in Collection for
\nHealthy Horses and Lightness<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In german language!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The book vividly illustrates why collection is so crucial to the well-being of a ridden horse. It explains the factors essential to guiding the horse into the vertical: the collection and coordination of all physical as well as mental energy, mobilisation, correct position, balance, elasticity, the development of the shock-absorbing power of forehand and hindquarters as well as the stabilisation of the back.<\/p>\n

The book includes a detailed critical analysis of the teachings of old masters and a stimulating discussion of modern scientific insights. The practical part of the book presents exercises essential to achieving collection. These are entirely different from the common practice of working the horse forwards-downwards, which fails to develop the horse\u2019s weight-carrying ability by emphasising its horizontal movement.<\/p>\n

Only two weeks after it first appeared, the book reached the top of Amazon\u2019s bestseller list in the category \u201cHorse & Rider\u201d! Its enthusiastic readers have demanded that it become standard reading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Paperback, 96 pages
\n140 colour photos
\n15 drawings
\npublished by M\u00fcller R\u00fcschlikon
\n2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kerstin Diacont, Sonja Weber
\nClassical Work in Hand for
\nPowerful and Healthy Horses<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In german language!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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This book explores the potential of the classical work in hand as a fundamental, exemplary tool in the schooling of the horse. The work in hand serves to collect the horse as well as to improve its strength and weight-carrying ability in order to keep it healthy under saddle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 1 explains what collection means and introduces key principles in schooling horses. It also contains a critical discussion of the concept of working the horse forwards-downwards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 2 illustrates how collection can be achieved through practical exercises. It proceeds from basic exercises with the cavesson and the snaffle, correct lateral movements, trot and canter on a small volte to achieve the \u2018school gaits\u2019, through to piaffe and Spanish walk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Here you will find an overview of my professionally grounded work in film and book form.<\/p>\n

1996<\/strong>\u00a0Diploma in biology with a thesis on equine behaviour<\/p>\n

Since 1997<\/strong>\u00a0Numerous articles about training horses and equine behaviour in magazines such as \u201cCavallo\u201d, \u201cDressur Studien\u201d, \u201cEquus\u201d, \u201cFeine Hilfen\u201d, \u201cLevade\u201d, \u201cPegasus\u201d, \u201cPiaffe\u201d, \u201cReitKultur\u201d etc. and in the magazine of the Society for the Promotion of Research in Equestrian Sports (\u201cVerein zur F\u00f6rderung der Forschung im Pferdesport\u201d, FFP)<\/p>\n

2013<\/strong>\u00a0Master\u2019s thesis about intuition<\/p>\n

February 2018<\/strong>\u00a0Publication of the book \u201cClassical Work in Hand\u201d<\/p>\n

February 2019<\/strong>\u00a0Publication of the book \u201cRiding in Collection for Healthy Horses and Lightness\u201d, which immediately made it to the bestseller lists<\/p>\n

June 2020<\/b>\u00a0Release of the first four parts of the film series \u201cRiding in Collection for Healthy Horses and Lightness\u201d, which viewers consider unique in terms of content, didactic technique and aesthetics. The practical sections 3\u20135 have been available since 2021, and with section 6\u00a0the film series has been complete since 2023<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2021<\/strong>, the \u201cMagusto Project\u201d has been featured on my film and learning portal \u2013 the compact program for young horse training. Currently, the bundle is available in German<\/p>\n

Since 2025<\/strong>, the exercise series \u201cStep by Step\u201d has been available as a subscription. It takes you on a journey through horse training and serves advanced riders to review and further develop their work on the horse\u2019s body. Currently, the subscription is available in German.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Films & Learning Material<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Books \u2013
\n<\/strong>Bestseller<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
Sonja Weber
\nRiding in Collection for Healthy Horses and Lightness<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In german language!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>
<\/div>

Paperback, 96 pages
\n80 illustrations
\npublished by M\u00fcller R\u00fcschlikon
\n2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The book vividly illustrates why collection is so crucial to the well-being of a ridden horse. It explains the factors essential to guiding the horse into the vertical: the collection and coordination of all physical as well as mental energy, mobilisation, correct position, balance, elasticity, the development of the shock-absorbing power of forehand and hindquarters as well as the stabilisation of the back.<\/p>\n

The book includes a detailed critical analysis of the teachings of old masters and a stimulating discussion of modern scientific insights. The practical part of the book presents exercises essential to achieving collection. These are entirely different from the common practice of working the horse forwards-downwards, which fails to develop the horse\u2019s weight-carrying ability by emphasising its horizontal movement.<\/p>\n

Only two weeks after it first appeared, the book reached the top of Amazon\u2019s bestseller list in the category \u201cHorse & Rider\u201d! Its enthusiastic readers have demanded that it become standard reading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Order now<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
Kerstin Diacont, Sonja Weber
\nClassical Work in Hand for Powerful and Healthy Horses<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In german language!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>
<\/div>

Paperback, 96 pages
\n140 colour photos
\n15 drawings
\npublished by M\u00fcller R\u00fcschlikon
\n2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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This book explores the potential of the classical work in hand as a fundamental, exemplary tool in the schooling of the horse. The work in hand serves to collect the horse as well as to improve its strength and weight-carrying ability in order to keep it healthy under saddle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 1 explains what collection means and introduces key principles in schooling horses. It also contains a critical discussion of the concept of working the horse forwards-downwards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 2 illustrates how collection can be achieved through practical exercises. It proceeds from basic exercises with the cavesson and the snaffle, correct lateral movements, trot and canter on a small volte to achieve the \u2018school gaits\u2019, through to piaffe and Spanish walk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Order now<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
All publications<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/div>

Here you will find an overview of my professionally grounded work in film and book form.<\/p>\n

1996<\/strong>\u00a0Diploma in biology with a thesis on equine behaviour<\/p>\n

Since 1997<\/strong>\u00a0Numerous articles about training horses and equine behaviour in magazines such as \u201cCavallo\u201d, \u201cDressur Studien\u201d, \u201cEquus\u201d, \u201cFeine Hilfen\u201d, \u201cLevade\u201d, \u201cPegasus\u201d, \u201cPiaffe\u201d, \u201cReitKultur\u201d etc. and in the magazine of the Society for the Promotion of Research in Equestrian Sports (\u201cVerein zur F\u00f6rderung der Forschung im Pferdesport\u201d, FFP)<\/p>\n

2013<\/strong>\u00a0Master\u2019s thesis about intuition<\/p>\n

February 2018<\/strong>\u00a0Publication of the book \u201cClassical Work in Hand\u201d<\/p>\n

February 2019<\/strong>\u00a0Publication of the book \u201cRiding in Collection for Healthy Horses and Lightness\u201d, which immediately made it to the bestseller lists<\/p>\n

June 2020<\/b>\u00a0Release of the first four parts of the film series \u201cRiding in Collection for Healthy Horses and Lightness\u201d, which viewers consider unique in terms of content, didactic technique and aesthetics. The practical sections 3\u20135 have been available since 2021, and with section 6\u00a0the film series has been complete since 2023<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2021<\/strong>, the \u201cMagusto Project\u201d has been featured on my film and learning portal \u2013 the compact program for young horse training. Currently, the bundle is available in German<\/p>\n

Since 2025<\/strong>, the exercise series \u201cStep by Step\u201d has been available as a subscription. It takes you on a journey through horse training and serves advanced riders to review and further develop their work on the horse\u2019s body. Currently, the subscription is available in German.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Films & Learning Material<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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