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Real Riding : How to Ride in Harmony with Horses by Perry Wood (2002, Perfect)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKenilworth Press, The Limited

ISBN-101872119514

ISBN-139781872119519

eBay Product ID (ePID)2432316

Product Key Features

Book TitleReal Riding : How to Ride in Harmony with Horses

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicHorse Racing, Equestrian

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorPerry Wood

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight22.2 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Table Of ContentPart 1: Horsework 1.Horses are totally amazing! 2.Nine ridiculously obvious facts about horses Part 2: Riderwork 3.True balance: standing up with a horse between your legs! 4.Legs, legs, legs 5.Hands, fist, elbow and wrist 6.Contact - and the million-dollar question 7.Is it a bird, is it a plane, or is it an aid? 8.Go, stop and changing gear 9.Effective steering Part 3: Mindwork 10.Positive attitude 11.Developing infinite patience 12.Using role models 13.Visualisation and imagination 14.Confidence and nerves 15.Beyond the mind: the state of true 'being' with horses Part 4: Partnership Work 16.The three paces 17.School figures: how and why never to find them boring! 18.To be or not to be 'on the bit' 19.Taking lessons 20.Sideways movements 21.'The magic tool' : inside leg to outside hand 22.Creative experimentation Part 5: Horsemanship Work 23.Aspects of safety - for the rider 24.The horse's safety 25.Basics revisited: leading, tacking up and mounting 26.Crisis management 27.Freedom, fun and fresh air

SynopsisWhether you own your own horse or not, whether you compete or simply ride for pleasure, this book aims to give you the skills and attitude to make progress in your riding. Perry Wood puts harmony with horses within grasp of every rider and brings the art of riding into the 21st century., Real Ridingoffers different ways to approach traditional and natural principles of horsemanship. The emphasis throughout is on employing empathy and understanding and looking at things from the horse's point of view. It sheds light on common misconceptions, difficulties and contradictions, and the pages are crammed with exercises, simple "tricks" and things to do that can make a real difference. Perry Woodaims to put harmony with horses within grasp of every rider and brings the art of riding into the 21st century., "Real Riding" offers different ways to approach traditional and natural principles of horsemanship. The emphasis throughout is on employing empathy and understanding and looking at things from the horse's point of view. It sheds light on common misconceptions, difficulties and contradictions, and the pages are crammed with exercises, simple "tricks" and things to do that can make a real difference. Perry Wood aims to put harmony with horses within grasp of every rider and brings the art of riding into the 21st century., Real Riding offers different ways to approach traditional and natural principles of horsemanship. The emphasis throughout is on employing empathy and understanding and looking at things from the horse's point of view. It sheds light on common misconceptions, difficulties and contradictions, and the pages are crammed with exercises, simple "tricks" and things to do that can make a real difference. Perry Wood aims to put harmony with horses within grasp of every rider and brings the art of riding into the 21st century.