Centered Riding (A Trafalgar Square Farm Book)

Swift, Sally; MacFarland, Jean [Illustrator]; Noble, Mike [Photographer]; Emerson, Edward E. [Preface];

ISBN 10: 0312127340 / ISBN 13: 9780312127343

Verlag: St. Martin's Press, 1985

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0312127340-3-21601226

Inhaltsangabe:

<p>Widely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and balance, Sally Swift has been a pioneering riding instructor for half a century. In book form for the first time, her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony, working together naturally, without pain.<br><br>Unlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images that transcend mechanics ("Pretend you're a spruce tree; the roots grow down from your center as the trunk grows up"), plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses, in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision.<br><br>Precise illustrations and photographs never before used in riding books explain anatomy and image work to give mind and body new and relaxed approaches to the inner process of riding.<br><br><i>Centered Riding </i>is for those with little experience all the way up to world class.</p>

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: <p><b>Sally Swift</b> lives in Brattleboro, Vermont. Born in 1913, she has been riding since she was eight years old.</p>

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Centered Riding (A Trafalgar Square Farm ...
Verlag: St. Martin's Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 1985
Einband: Hardcover
Illustrator: MacFarland, Jean
Zustand: Good