AddALL.com - Horse-Friendly Riding: Schooling that Puts the Horse First 0851319572 9780851319575

Most people would hate to think that the way they ride causes their horse discomfort. While many horses clearly enjoy their work and seem to understand when they have done well, sadly this is not always the case. Bored, uncomfortable and even distressed horses and ponies can be seen at most equestrian gatherings, and while some tolerate their discomfort and try to do their best despite it, others resist and make their unhappiness clear, sometimes in dangerous ways.

When it comes to learning the best riding techniques there are so many conflicting expert views out there that many riders end up not knowing who to believe, what to do or what is right and wrong. In this book, Classical Riding teacher Susan McBane cuts through this instructional maze and explains exactly how to make your riding horse friendly and it does not mean being weak, indecisive or ineffectual. The methods, techniques and principles she describes are simple for horses and riders to understand, and tie in with the horse s natural way of moving, thinking and behaving. They increase calmness, so making it easier and more enjoyable for the horse to learn, and eliminate confusion and distress so that he performs his work willingly and well.