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Rider Biomechanics: An Illustrated Guide: How to Sit Better and Gain Influence
Mary Wanless
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Description for Rider Biomechanics: An Illustrated Guide: How to Sit Better and Gain Influence
Paperback. This book, with its copious photographs and illustrations, provides a route map for reorganising 'lines of pull', sitting, and influence on one's horse. BIC Classification: WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Rider Biomechanics begins by explaining fascia — the 'cinderella of body tissues'. Until recently, this was ignored by science, consigned to its apparent role as the body's packing material. However, research shows that, in reality, this biological fabric links muscles into functional chains, rather like strings of sausages.
Recent research has shown that the horse's fascial system is remarkably similar to our own, with equivalent 'lines of pull' that affect posture, movement, stability and mobility. Inevitably, the problems inherent in sitting and riding well are magnified when there is imbalance within and between the fascial 'guy-ropes' of rider and/or horse. ... Read more
Rider Biomechanics begins by explaining fascia — the 'cinderella of body tissues'. Until recently, this was ignored by science, consigned to its apparent role as the body's packing material. However, research shows that, in reality, this biological fabric links muscles into functional chains, rather like strings of sausages.
Recent research has shown that the horse's fascial system is remarkably similar to our own, with equivalent 'lines of pull' that affect posture, movement, stability and mobility. Inevitably, the problems inherent in sitting and riding well are magnified when there is imbalance within and between the fascial 'guy-ropes' of rider and/or horse. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Quiller Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910016145
SKU
V9781910016145
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Mary Wanless
Mary Wanless is an internationally renowned coach, and the author of the highly successful Ride With Your Mind, For the Good of the Rider, For the Good of the Horse and Ride With Your Mind Essentials. She has also authored 12 DVDs. She coaches riders at all levels, from relative novices to elite riders, including some who have competed at ... Read more
Reviews for Rider Biomechanics: An Illustrated Guide: How to Sit Better and Gain Influence
This is an absolute gem of a book that will have you fascinated with movement and posture and have you reaching for it time and time again. A must on any equestrian's bookshelf, whether professional rider or riding for pleasure, it's well worth a read!
Georgina Bull
Haynet
If there is one equestrian author who single-handedly changed ... Read more
Georgina Bull
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If there is one equestrian author who single-handedly changed ... Read more