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Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective
Gillian Higgins
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Description for Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective
Board book. A practical and comprehensive riding and training guide through the understanding of how anatomy can affect performance which includes practical tips and exercises broken down into easy to follow steps. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step diagrams and colour photographs. Num Pages: 168 pages, Colour photographs. BIC Classification: WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 740.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Quiller Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Haslemere, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910016008
SKU
V9781910016008
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5
About Gillian Higgins
Gillian Higgins is a sports and remedial therapist, equine therapist, rider and BHS senior coach and anatomist. She regularly writes articles for equestrian magazines and is also requested to give quotes as 'ask the expert'. She founded Horses Inside Out, an organisation which gives a fascinating insight into equine locomotion, training and management from an anatomical perspective. Her previous titles include Horse Anatomy for Performance (9781446300961) and How Your Horse Moves (9781446300992).Stephanie Martin is a literacy teacher, author and editor and has worked with Gillian on her previous books.
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