Full Description
Many riders and horse owners are looking for a kinder, more ethical way of interacting with their horses, to fulfil the requirements of the modern Social Licence to Operate but also to enhance their relationship with their animal. In this book, author and expert rider Anne Wilson demonstrates that we need look no further than the teachings of the great classical riding masters, past and present.
Classical teachings are often misunderstood today. This in-depth book on classical principles aims to rectify that, enlightening the reader on techniques which will enhance their own enjoyment as well as that of their horses. Wilson provides a wealth of 'how-to' information, via down-to-earth language and detailed imagery, which will enable readers to put the principles into effect. She throws light on hitherto much misunderstood aspects of horse training, showing that when these principles are employed correctly, the rider or trainer will experience an incomparable feeling of being at one with their horse. Perhaps most importantly, this book will help your horse enjoy 'dancing' with his or her rider, enhancing their physical and mental well-being, as well as their likely longevity.
Unity between Horse and Rider: Classical Training for the Benefit of Both will be of great benefit to riders in any discipline who have basic knowledge and skills but wish to learn a more ethical, fulfilling way of training and riding. For riders, riding professionals, students and trainers, classical riding is the key to a happy life for horse and human alike.
Contents
Introduction 1. Classical riding for everyone 2. What is going wrong today? 3. The classical seat 4. Contact with the horse's mouth 5. The halt and half-halt 6. The walk and trot: including rising and sitting trot, walk on a long rein, and the nodding head syndrome 7. The canter 8. Turns and circles: including turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches (demi pirouette) and serpentines, as well as flexion and straightness in the school 9. Introducing lateral exercises: leg-yield, shoulder-fore and shoulder-in 10. The travers or quarters-in 11. Half-pass12. Renvers or haunches out 13. Rein-back: including position of the rider's lower leg for different movements 14. Collection and the beginnings of self-carriage: including tracking-up 15. lengthening and extension: including trotting poles and transitions building up to extension 16. Counter-canter and flying change 17. Intertwining the exercises: including voltes and demi-voltes
