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Author | : Sally Swift |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1985-01-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780312127343 |
Download Centered Riding Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Jec Aristotle Ballou |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2014-08-09 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1603429212 |
Download 101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This series of Western Dressage exercises are designed to improve suppleness, balance in movement, and responsiveness. Each exercise has a specific goal in mind, and they are organized by different areas of focus: softness, looseness, rider development, engagement, adjustability, and ground work. With illustrated step-by-step instructions and full arena diagrams, you’ll quickly be on your way to mastering this exciting discipline.
Author | : Nancy Nicholson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 171 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
Genre | : Dressage |
ISBN | : 9780977810215 |
Download BioMechanical Riding and Dressage Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"This is a book about connections within equitation libraries of interwoven reading and practice. When riding horses, humans can participate in the elite equine capacity to move. An atlas may serve as a map, a guide to cooperative athletic performance between two very different species"--Cover p.[4].
Author | : Paul Belasik |
Publisher | : J. A. Allen, Limited |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Dressage |
ISBN | : 9780851315096 |
Download Riding Towards the Light Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The story of Paul Belasik's apprenticeship: 13 years spent studying centuries of literature and observing the masters. A wise, honest, and inspiring book.
Author | : Jane Savoie |
Publisher | : Trafalgar Square Books |
Total Pages | : 1076 |
Release | : 2018-04-04 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1570768773 |
Download Jane Savoie's Dressage 101 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"First published in two volumes: Cross-train your horse and More cross-training in 1998"--T.p. verso.
Author | : Beth Baumert |
Publisher | : Trafalgar Square Books |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2015-09-14 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1570767734 |
Download When Two Spines Align: Dressage Dynamics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Within riding exists a fundamental conflict of interest: The rider needs to have control—her confidence depends on her ability to control the balance of her own body as well as that of her very powerful horse. The horse, by nature, needs to feel free—free in both mind and body to express himself through movement. In When Two Spines Align, author Beth Baumert, writer and editor at the equestrian magazine Dressage Today, resolves the freedom-control enigma by taking a close look at the individual components that make up riding and dressage and providing practical ways riders can learn to harness the balance, energies, and forces at play. Readers will discover how to use “positive tension” and their body’s “power lines” to become balanced and effective in the saddle. They will then find ways to understand and manage the horse's balance and “coordination challenges.” Ultimately, the rider learns to regulate and monitor the horse's rhythm, energy, flexion, alignment, bend, and line of travel by properly aligning her spine with his. When the center of gravity of a balanced rider is over the center of gravity of a balanced horse, that place where two spines align becomes the hub for rider and horse harmony.
Author | : Mary Wanless |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 9781910016145 |
Download Rider Biomechanics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Rider Biomechanics is a collaboration between rider biomechanics coach Mary Wanless and functional anatomist Thomas Myers. Myer's seminal book Anatomy Trains explains how connective tissue joins muscles together into functional chains. Some of these chains extend from head to toe, and they are the 'lines of pull'. Elite riders excel in balancing the tension in their lines, creating a stable balanced structure which can transmit and redirect the forces of the horse's movement. Easy, fluid, sitting eludes less skilled riders - but this book, with its copious photographs and illustrations, provides a route map for reorganising 'lines of pull', sitting, and influence on one's horse. It is through balancing one's own lines that you learn how to balance one's horse, changing his carriage and movement, and discovering the secrets of the few talented riders who naturally possess those skills.
Author | : Charles de Kunffy |
Publisher | : Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2007-08-27 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0470256656 |
Download Training Strategies for Dressage Riders Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider s actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: * The art of classical equitation * The development of the rider s seat and aids * Developing the basic gaits * Gymnastic improvement * Horse insubordination * Clinics and competitions judging Whether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.
Author | : Pegotty Henriques |
Publisher | : Kenilworth Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781872119304 |
Download Dressage for the Young Rider Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Although written particularly for the aspiring young competitor, all riders early in their dressage career, whatever their age, find the clear, straightforward explanations invaluable. This book gives you an understanding of test riding technique and explains how to improve your riding in and out of the ring.
Author | : Jessica Black |
Publisher | : Trafalgar Square Books |
Total Pages | : 573 |
Release | : 2017-12-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1570768757 |
Download Cowboy Dressage Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The equestrian pursuit known as Cowboy Dressage melds the best of Western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. Intended to be accessible to all, Cowboy Dressage is open to all breeds and all levels of riders; there isn’t a set frame for overall look, head carriage, or action. Lifelong horsewoman Jessica Black traces the evolution of Cowboy Dressage back to its roots, sharing the story of Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy and their phenomenal Morgan horses that have served as the movement’s ambassadors. Black then expertly weaves Eitan Beth-Halachmy's experience and expertise into an engaging and articulate explanation of the philosophy of Cowboy Dressage; defines the expectations of the rider; describes what a participant needs in terms of equipment; and explores how the most important element—the horse—should be prepared. A wonderful and thorough section on groundwork, as well as specific training advice for achieving engagement, regulating the gaits, smoothing transitions, and balancing bend and straightness, get the reader started with a solid foundation. Specific descriptions of the Cowboy Dressage tests are provided, with additional tools for those interested in competition, including rules, divisions, and how to execute and judge tests.