François Robichon de La Guérinière Ecuyer du Roy (1688-1751) Author of "Ecole de Cavalerie" 1731 considered by many Dressage riders as an "Equestrian Bible" LG left an important legacy. Some of his major contributions are: L'épaule en dedans - La descente de main |
LG was born May 8, 1688, in Essay, near Alençon, France. LG's older brother Pierre des Brosses de La Guérinière managed the Academy of Equitation of Caen. LG's niece married another famous écuyer M. Pierre de La Pleignère, chevalier de Plesney. In 1715, LG holding his diploma of "Ecuyer du Roy" moved to Paris to manage an Academy of Equitation that was located near the north side of the fountain Médicis. From there his reputation as an outsanding écuyer and teacher grew rapidly worldwide. In 1730, the Grand Ecuyer of France, Prince Charles de Lorraine nominated LG manager of the "Manège Royal des Tuileries." From there, LG contributed to the glory of the French school and to the prestige of "La Grande Ecurie du Roy" in Versailles. LG had started publishing the first volume of his book "Ecole de cavalerie" in 1729. He finished publishing both volumes in 1731. In 1741, he published an abriger "Elements de cavalerie" . He died July 2, 1751 one of the greatest equestrians of all times. To assess his legacy and major contributions visit the sites below. |
FRANCOIS ROBICHON DE LA GUERINIERE Ecuyer du Roy |
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