Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective
| AUTHOR | Higgins, Gillian; Kemp, Adam; Higgins, Gillian et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Kenilworth Press (06/01/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
From an equine therapist and rider comes a training manual, based on the Horses Inside Out philosophy: 'Understanding Anatomy Improves Performance and Reduces the Risk of Injury'. Divided into three main parts: Principles of Anatomical Riding and Training; Exercises for Horse and Rider; Troubleshooting, the book contains a wealth of practical tips and exercises broken down into easy to follow, well-illustrated steps showing how riders can improve their riding skills and potential. The author suggests ways to improve horses' physique, posture, flexibility, stability, core strength, performance and movement and how to reduce muscular and movement problems, and reduce the risk of injury. This beautifully illustrated book looks at how to deliver a safe, varied, fun, effective and achievable training program. It provides all the ingredients for riders to make informed decisions to maximise their own and their horse's potential, gain more enjoyment, satisfaction and improve their skills.
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ISBN-13:
9781910016008
ISBN-10:
1910016004
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
160
Carton Quantity:
18
Product Dimensions:
7.70 x 0.70 x 9.70 inches
Weight:
1.60 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product
Country of Origin:
MY
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Pets | Horses
Pets | Animal Sports - Horse Racing
Pets | Veterinary Medicine - Equine
Dewey Decimal:
798.23
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From an equine therapist and rider comes a training manual, based on the Horses Inside Out philosophy: 'Understanding Anatomy Improves Performance and Reduces the Risk of Injury'. Divided into three main parts: Principles of Anatomical Riding and Training; Exercises for Horse and Rider; Troubleshooting, the book contains a wealth of practical tips and exercises broken down into easy to follow, well-illustrated steps showing how riders can improve their riding skills and potential. The author suggests ways to improve horses' physique, posture, flexibility, stability, core strength, performance and movement and how to reduce muscular and movement problems, and reduce the risk of injury. This beautifully illustrated book looks at how to deliver a safe, varied, fun, effective and achievable training program. It provides all the ingredients for riders to make informed decisions to maximise their own and their horse's potential, gain more enjoyment, satisfaction and improve their skills.
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Foreword by:
Kemp, Adam
Adam Kemp is a high school teacher who has been teaching courses in Energy Systems, Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Prototyping since 2005. He is Energy Systems Lab Director at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and the author of the "Ask an Educator" column on Adafruit Industries' blog.
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