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A valuable, thought-provoking look at the best ways riders and horses can learn and improve together.Riding well can be a puzzle. This book puts together the pieces, including:How humans and horses learn.Striving for partnership vs. dictatorship.Early training and developing skills.Demystifying equestrian-speak.Dressage outside the arena.Ground poles for the rest of us.Jumping and cross-country tips.Solving problems, wherever you ride.Competition psychology.Being coached and being a coach."e;This book is aimed at riders, coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about how humans and horses interact. I have tried to harness my own experiences when I cover the three main disciplinesdressage, show jumping, and eventingand how they relate to one another. I look at how those in a coaching position can guide riders to perform better by making their lives less complicated and more fulfilling, and I examine how riders can apply the same principles to training their horses and become self-sufficient."e; Eric Smiley

This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.

"The author, a renowned classical dressage trainer, traces his evolution as a horse person through the years and from country to country and method to method as he traveled in search of the truth in dressage training. Throughout, he questions whether competitive dressage loses the plot and whether or not it can be saved"--

The book outlines the connections within - the different factors affecting the horse-rider partnership (e.g. rider biomechanics, horse posture and proprioception, saddle balance, mental focus, how horses learn)

HATS FOR EVERY OCCASIONMore than 40 Knit Hat Projects from 21 Top DesignersWhat you wear defines your style, providing a visual outlet for your personality-and what's easier to wear than a great-looking hat? Hats are the perfect accessory for adding a touch of class, a little spice, or a splash of color to an outfit. Plus, they're the perfect small knitting project: inexpensive to make, and so portable that you can always have one in your bag when you're on the go. They're quick to finish, too, so you can try out tons of creative ideas!Inside you'll find:• Step-by-step instructions• Hundreds of color photographs & diagrams• Patterns appropriate for all skill levels• Tips for knitting with beads and adding pompoms• Sections on basic techniques and specific stitches

This book is about developing that "perfect understanding" which is so important in our riding relationships. Whether you practice dressage, hack, event, show, enjoy long distance riding, natural horsemanship or Western, the improvement of your horse through an understanding of "his" language, should allow him greater ability, confidence and enjoyment in all your work together. The Language of the Aids is not as well understood today as it should be and it seems that it is frequently forgotten or fragmented, and it will be the horse that suffers most when this happens. Incorrect aiding can have a very adverse effect. The aim of The Balanced Horse is to confirm in people's minds what they should be doing for each and every request, and what they must avoid. Every instruction is based on what the horse needs to feel-at that moment in time. Each aid is based on the psychological and physiological effect placed on that sensitive animal underneath us. Over time, applying each aid correctly can elicit a response in a horse's body as instant and involuntary as the knee jerk reaction in our own.

Developed to improve performance in equine athletes competing in high-demand environments--from show jumping, harness racing, and endurance to reining and barrel racing--this interactive touch method of equine message teaches any horse owner to recognize and use the responses of the horse to find and release accumulated tensions. Intuitive and interactive, this unique method enables the horse to actively participate in relieving strained muscles. With direction on where to begin on the horse's physique, step-by-step instruction for employing various techniques included in the method, and detailed coaching for different breeds and disciplines, this guide offers a unique opportunity to connect horse and rider resulting in superior health and performance.

Mosaicists of every level will delight in this new sourcebook, featuring page after page of inspiring motifs. Arranged by theme--from animals, birds, and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols, and children's motifs--these striking designs are easy to copy and scale. A comprehensive techniques section offers step-by-step instructions on everything from choosing materials and selecting color combinations to cutting and grouting tiles, while a gallery section demonstrates how the motifs can be used to decorate ceramics, furniture, and accessories--or be works of art on their own. Written by a mosaic artist of international standing, this is a rich source of ideas for all who aspire to this ancient, enduringly beautiful art form.

Taking on a group of developmental disorders whose prevalence rate is increasing each year, the ideas in this book show those with autism to gradually open up within a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. The study draws from a strong knowledge base of equine training, child psychoanalysis, and clinical psychology, contending that certain animals--specifically horses--have a way of communicating with individuals on the autism spectrum. The process of learning to ride is presented as a unique educational system, inviting the autistic individual to discover new sensations, gain a sense of independence, and learn to control their emotions and fears. Addressing the emotional needs of family and friends of those with autism, this emboldening guide encourages those on the spectrum to look up, speak out, and become stronger in mind and spirit.