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Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective 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. 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 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 ebook 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. 327 p.
- Gillian Higgins. Equine and Human Sports, Remedial therapist, British Horse Society Senior Coach, Specialized in Equine anatomy, Founder of the Organization “Horse Inside Out” providing insight into Management, Comfort and Welfare of Horses through understanding Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics.
- Stephanie Martin. Involved with horses from a very early age, with a particular interest in their welfare.
- Publication date (digital versions): 2015-10 – Kenilworth Press; Copyright © 2015 by Gillian Higgins and Stephanie Martin.
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