« A beautifully illustrated book, packed full of fascinating information, designed
for riders, horse owners, professional therapists, horse trainers and instructors.
From the author of the hugely successful titles
How Your Horse Move
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.
Based on the principles of anatomy and biomechanics with welfare in mind learn all
about : Skeletal maturity
How to achieve good back posture How stresses and strains in one part of the body
affects another
Why some muscles become long and weak and others short and tight
How to reduce strain on ligaments and tendons
Movements to strengthen and condition muscles Exercises for suppleness and core stability
Why pole work and gymnastic jumping benefits horses for all disciplines
In line with the other books from ’Horses Inside Out’,
Posture and Performance
looks at training horses and their management from a completely different perspective
and is certainly too good to miss ! A practical and comprehensive riding and training
guide through the understanding of how anatomy can affect performance. Includes practical
tips and exercises broken down into easy to follow steps. Illustrated throughout with
step-by-step diagrams and colour photographs Published to coincide with the Horses
Inside Out tour. A highly recommended addition to all equestrian bookshelves ! » Présentation
de l’éditeur (2015)