Publisher's Synopsis
Top-quality color photographsmany featuring 2014 World Equestrian Games gold-and-silver-medal-winning rider Helen Langehanenbergand a depth of detail not yet found in other books on riding theory and biomechanics make Rider+Horse=1 necessary reading for all those who aspire to a true understanding of movement, function, and their impact on performance.
This book enables you to:
Interpret the difference between skills and abilities in rider and horse.
Use unique exercises to improve your balance and aids.
Master three fundamental riding techniques: flexion, bend, and half-halts.
Explore ways of creating positive tension" in the horse.
Discover the three-dimensionality of the rider in new ways.
Learn how to identify and respond to the motion sequences of the horse.