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Howell Books How Your Horse Wants You To Ride : Starting Out Starting Over by Gincy Self Bucklin
Learn to ride correctly, safely, and confidently In this breakthrough guide, renowned riding expert Gincy Self Bucklin offers adult riders a unique, proven method for developing a good physical, mental, and emotional relationship with a horse. Whether youre a beginner, a more experienced rider looking to enhance your skills, or someone who used to ride but is reluctant to try again, Bucklins step-by-step exercises-slowly and carefully practiced first on the ground and then on your horse-will have you riding with confidence and without fear. Youll build a safe and caring partnership with your horse as you: * Understand how your actions affect your horse* Improve your form, release tensions, and find balance* Communicate with your horse to gain his trust* Stay in charge without being controlling* Observe your horses responses and learn from them* Increase your horses comfort-both physically and psychologically If you ve ever said to yourself, Why can t I . . . ?, you ll find the answer here to why you can t, and exactly how to solve the problem. Whatever your level, youll gain greater understanding and become a better rider and horseman from reading this book.-George H. Morris, internationally renowned clinician, USEF Show Jumping vice-president, ARIA master instructor, and member of the U. S. Equestrian Federation Board of Directors How Your Horse Wants You To Ride is chock full of innovative and practical tools presented in a thoroughly entertaining style. A delightful read for riders at all levels!-Jane Savoie, olympic alternate and author of That Winning Feeling!, Cross Train Your Horse, More Cross Training, and Its Not Just About the Ribbonsshow more