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Nicolas Blondeau
Best known in the horse world for a hands-on, humane approach to starting and training young horses, this French instructor also wrote practical books that helped spread those ideas beyond the arena.
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Dictionnaire érotique Latin-Français
by Nicolas Blondeau
About the author
Born in Châtellerault in 1955, he became a respected French riding instructor and later founded L’École Blondeau in Saumur. His work centered on horse training and equitation, especially the early education of young horses, and he became closely associated with the teaching approach often called the Blondeau method.
He also wrote books on backing and ethological riding, sharing techniques shaped by observation, patience, and clear communication with the horse. Tributes from equestrian organizations and publications describe him as an influential teacher who helped train generations of riders and professionals.
Nicolas Blondeau died in Saumur on January 22, 2026, at the age of 70. Even after his death, he is remembered as a major figure in modern French horsemanship and for the school and methods that carry his name.