This title provides an in depth guide to the riding and training of horses, but with a difference. The methods discussed involve a mind, body, spirit approach which is applied equally to horse and rider.
Betsy Steiner, however, an international rider and trainer, believes that the physical is just one-third of the riding equation, and that two equally important vital components—the intellectual and the psychological—are often ignored.
74 Exercises & 18 Workouts Specifically Designed for the Equestrian Dianna Robin Dennis, John J. McCully, ... Stretch. 2. How do I do this? 1. Lying on your back, position yourself so that the inner thigh of one leg extends through the ...
Designed to improve equine strength and agility, these exercises give every horse -- regardless of age, ability, or discipline -- the fitness training to perform at consistently high levels.
With suggestions on how to find qualified instructors and information on necessary equipment, this comprehensive guide will inspire you to explore this exciting and rewarding world.
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The same issues affect horses and their trainers no matter where they live and what riding discipline they follow. Because the cost of a healthy, sound, fully trained horse is often prohibitive, many riders find themselves training ...
Gymnastics: Systematic Training for Jumping Horses
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Life with Horses: Spirit of the Work
In this book, Anja Beran shares her lifetime of experience studying classical equestrian ideals and ethical principles -- and riding and training horses according to them.