From the author of the hugely successful titles How Your Horse Moves and Horse Anatomy for Performance, comes a completely different training manual, also 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 programme. 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.
From the author of the hugely successful titles How Your Horse Moves and Horse Anatomy for Performance, comes a completely different training manual, also 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 programme. 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.
Acknowledgements
Useful Terms
Foreword
Introduction
PART 1: The Principles of Training
1. Principles of Anatomy
2. Skeletal Maturity
3. Principles of Posture
4. Principles of Training
5. Effects of Riding
6. Asymmetry
7. The Gaits
PART 2: Exercises for Performance
8. Positioning of the Head and Neck
9. Terrain
10. Collection Exercises
11. Bending Exercises
12. Lateral Exercises
13. Pole Work Exercises
14. Gymnastic Jumping Exercises
Index
About the Authors
Published to coincide with the Horses Inside Out Tour
Gillian is a world renowned equine anatomy and biomechanics
specialist. She is a rider, coach, lecturer, therapist, author,
anatomical artist and popular speaker. Her many books include, ‘How
Your Horse Moves’, ‘Anatomy for Performance’, and ‘Posture and
Performance'. Through her company Horses Inside Out, which is based
in the Midlands in England, Gillian runs, courses, webinars,
events, a popular anatomy exhibition, and an international
bi-annual conference for riders, therapists and professionals.
Gillian’s philosophy is based on how understanding anatomy and
biomechanics improves welfare and performance and reduces the risk
of injury. She is keen to share her knowledge.
All her books and events are listed on her website along with the
popular Horses Inside Out academy. For more information visit
HorsesInsideOut.com.
For me this book is like the light at the end of the tunnel. I
literally couldn't put this book down and when I went onto the yard
the next day it was almost like I was seeing our horses with a
fresh pair of eyes! Christmas is coming and receiving this book is
guaranteed to delight any rider...that is if they can wait that
long and don t go out and buy it themselves beforehand!
*Emma Butler*
She's a woman passionate about getting us to understand equine
physicality for the benefit of the horse. She manages to
consistently present what could be a dry (though vital) subject in
a very engaging way and I would highly recommend this
book.
*Kelly Marks*
Gillian enables you to understand the anatomy of a horse and how it
affects ridden work. The book is packed with photos and fascinating
illustrations and includes many tips and techniques that will help
you improve your riding and schooling for the better.
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