Author : Beth Glosten
Publisher :
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 11,53 MB
Release : 2011-08-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780615482897
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Centered Riding
Author : Sally Swift
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 1985-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780312127343
Widely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and balance, Sally Swift has been a pioneering riding instructor for half a century. In book form for the first time, her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony, working together naturally, without pain. Unlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images that transcend mechanics ("Pretend you're a spruce tree; the roots grow down from your center as the trunk grows up"), plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses, in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision. Precise illustrations and photographs never before used in riding books explain anatomy and image work to give mind and body new and relaxed approaches to the inner process of riding. Centered Riding is for those with little experience all the way up to world class.
Monte Foreman's Horse-training Science
Author : Monte Foreman
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0806115831
Discusses bits and saddles, describes the physical and mental abilities of horses, and demonstrates various riding skills, including stops, rolls, and spins
Ride from Within
Author : James Shaw
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Horsemanship
ISBN : 9781570763182
You and your horse can be one with the help of Tai Chi. Have you ever seen a talented dressage rider performing an exquisite test, her seat seemingly melding with her horse's back, and his movements airy, animated, and effortless? Or, perhaps you have watched a great cutting horse at work, his direction and momentum changing on a dime as he reads his cow, his rider's body flowing fluidly above him as if they were one. We all dream of experiencing this kind of connection with our horses, and in this groundbreaking new book, James Shaw shows us how the practice of Tai Chi--an ancient Chinese art that unifies the body, mind, and spirit in a series of flowing movements--can help us achieve it. His methods will enable you to: develop a sensitive seat; learn to use your breath as an aid; reduce tension unconsciously held in your hands; lower and expand your center of balance; create free movement in your lower back and spine; heal pain and stiffness in your body; and much more. James' techniques have worked for hundreds or riders, and with practice, they will work for you. As you gain Tai Chi experience and apply it to you rider, you will find your horsemanship becoming not just more skilled, but more deeply satisfying.
Connection Training: The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training
Author : Hannah Weston
Publisher :
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,87 MB
Release : 2019-11-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781916210103
A practical guide to using reward-based training techniques to create a true partnership with your horse. This leads to lifelong connection, effective problem-solving and joyful performance.
Equine Fitness
Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 42,34 MB
Release : 2009-12-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1603426698
Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.
40 Fundamentals of English Riding
Author : Hollie H. McNeil
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 49,93 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1603427899
"90-minute DVD, all 40 fundamentals fully demonstrated with narration by the author"--Sticker on dust jacket.
Balance in Movement
Author : Susanne (NA) Von Dietze
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 26,29 MB
Release : 2004-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570762567
Attributing the art of successful and harmonious riding to the ability of the horse and rider to perform in total unity, this video reveals how to develop such unity and explains where and why problems and faults occur in the rider's position.
Complete Horse Riding Manual
Author : William Micklem
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0756699878
Horses allow ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and this extraordinary ebook shows you how. Now revised and updated, the Complete Horse Riding Manual covers dressage, show jumping, and cross-country riding, detailing everything you need to know to compete in these events, whether you are a beginner or more experienced rider. Complete Horse Riding Manual is brimming with advice on finding the best horse for you, training a young horse, forming the ultimate horse-and-rider team, boosting and maintaining your own physical fitness and suppleness, and building the fitness and stamina of your horse.
The Riding Doctor
Author : Beth Glosten
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 25,25 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1570767467
After leaving horses behind for many years to pursue her medical career, Dr. Beth Glosten decided it was time to ride again only to discover that, as a middle-aged woman, she struggled with tension, awkwardness, and an aching back. Dr. Glosten’s own frustration with riding prompted her to apply her clinical research skills to figure out what it would take to not only create the harmonious picture of horse and rider moving together, but also feel good while doing it. In this book, Dr. Glosten shows others how best to improve their posture and position in order to prevent unnecessary physical degeneration, ensuring they can ride, and ride well, for many years to come. Readers will find basic rider anatomy that is easy to understand, as well as over 50 step-by-step exercises geared toward developing riding skills. Plus, Dr. Glosten has developed a systematic “Rider Checklist” to help you keep track of your position and function in the saddle. Throughout, case studies share rider stories that illustrate the kinds of physical challenges experienced in the saddle in midlife, and how they can be met with proactive, pain-free solutions. The result is a remarkably valuable book.