Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective - Hardcover

Gillian Higgins; Stephanie Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1910016004 ISBN 13: 9781910016008

Publisher: Kenilworth Press Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

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

About this title

Product Description:

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.

Review:

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, Haynet

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, Intelligent Horsemanship

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. --Horse Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Kenilworth Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1910016004
• ISBN 13: 9781910016008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168