Ludwig Hünersdorf
Ludwig Hünersdorf (born February 11, 1748 in Mengsberg ; † September 12, 1812 ) was the first German hippologist who did not concentrate on the training of professional riders, but on that of amateurs in his riding apprenticeship.
As a young man, Hünersdorf joined a Hessian cuirassier regiment as a standard bearer, where his talent in handling horses was noticed. He resigned from his regiment to begin training at the Kassel Riding Academy, after which he accepted a position at the Marburg Riding Academy. In 1776 he entered the service of the Prince of Hesse, who already two years later gave him the supervision of his stables. In 1786 he reached the position of chief preparer.
With his work Instructions for the most natural and easiest way to train horses, published in 1791 , Hünersdorf became known nationwide , which in 1812 led to Friedrich I of Württemberg being appointed as the chief stable master . Friedrich elevated Hünersdorf to the nobility in recognition of his services to the art of riding .
Books
- Literature by and about Ludwig Hünersdorf in the catalog of the German National Library
- Instructions for the most natural and easiest way to train horses , new edition Olms 1992 ISBN 3487080583
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hünersdorf, Ludwig |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German hippologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 11, 1748 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mengsberg |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 12, 1812 |