Centered Riding

Swift, Sally

ISBN 10: 0312127340 / ISBN 13: 9780312127343

Editore: St. Martin's Press, 1985

Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0312127340I3N01

Riassunto:

<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>

Informazioni sull?autore: <p><b>Sally Swift</b> lives in Brattleboro, Vermont. Born in 1913, she has been riding since she was eight years old.</p>

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Centered Riding
Casa editrice: St. Martin's Press
Data di pubblicazione: 1985
Legatura: Hardcover
Illustratore: MacFarland, Jean
Condizione: Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket