In A Language of Love, Loretta Würtenberger and Hubertus Graf Zedtwitz take a closer look at the age-old relationship between humans and horses and open up a perspective that goes far beyond the art of riding. The book combines personal experiences with philosophical and historical reflections, creating a space in which communication, trust and relationships are rethought.
The focus is on the language of horsemanship, whose terms – “aids”, “leaning”, “suppleness” – are not just technical instructions, but become metaphors for human interaction. The interaction between rider and horse becomes the basis of a silent dialogue that can be transferred to universal questions of harmony, closeness and trust.
With narrative density and literary precision, the book describes this search for connection and resonance. Würtenberger and Zedtwitz interweave personal moments with reflections on the role of the horse in art, literature and cultural history. Artist Erwin Wurm contributes watercolors created especially for the book, providing his own personal artistic take on the text.
A Language of Love blurs the boundaries between practical experience, cultural analysis and poetic contemplation and also makes an important contribution to the current discourse on interspecies communication. The authors invite us to understand the relationship between humans and animals as a mirror of our own behavior – and also to discover the language of quiet sounds in a loud world.
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Loretta Würtenberger studied law, philosophy and art history. She was a judge at the Berlin District Court and has received several awards as an entrepreneur. Today she advises artists' estates and manages the Schlossgut Schwante sculpture park.
Hubertus Graf Zedtwitz is an international Grand Prix rider and trainer. He was the youngest ever German professional rider champion. Today he trains national teams throughout Europe and works as a sociotherapist.
