Bøger af Gincy Self Bucklin

In this sequel to How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Starting Out-Starting Over, Gincy Self Bucklin explores in greater depth the three basics: relationship, riding without interfering, and communication. She then covers the rest of the essential riding skills, including cantering, jumping, and cross country, providing a comprehensive foundation for upper-level work. Bucklin introduces the serious student to advanced concepts, presented in a way that is easy to understand. You'll learn: How to use leading to improve your rein skills and your horse's responses How free-longeing helps you and your horse learn more about his body Why "riding your horse straight" isn't as simple as you thought How to help your horse deal with downhills How to really sit the canter Why jumping is one of the easiest skills

Learn to ride correctly, safely, and confidentlyIn this breakthrough guide, renowned riding expert Gincy Self Bucklin offers adult riders a unique, proven method for developing a good physical, mental, and emotional relationship with a horse. Whether you're a beginner, a more experienced rider looking to enhance your skills, or someone who used to ride but is reluctant to try again, Bucklin's step-by-step exercises-slowly and carefully practiced first on the ground and then on your horse-will have you riding with confidence and without fear. You'll build a safe and caring partnership with your horse as you:* Understand how your actions affect your horse* Improve your form, release tensions, and find balance* Communicate with your horse to gain his trust* Stay in charge without being controlling* Observe your horse's responses and learn from them* Increase your horse's comfort-both physically and psychologically"e;If you' ve ever said to yourself, 'Why can' t I . . . ?,' you' ll find the answer here to why you can' t, and exactly how to solve the problem. Whatever your level, you'll gain greater understanding and become a better rider and horseman from reading this book."e;-George H. Morris, internationally renowned clinician, USEF Show Jumping vice-president, ARIA master instructor, and member of the U. S. Equestrian Federation Board of Directors"e;How Your Horse Wants You To Ride is chock full of innovative and practical tools presented in a thoroughly entertaining style. A delightful read for riders at all levels!"e;-Jane Savoie, olympic alternate and author of That Winning Feeling!, Cross Train Your Horse, More Cross Training, and It's Not Just About the Ribbons

Techniques to help riders fine-tune their communication and riding skillsThis follow-up to How Your Horse Wants You to Ride helps intermediate to advanced riders improve their communication with their mounts and polish their overall riding skills. Readers get a complete tutorial–much of which can be found nowhere else–on taking their riding skills to the next level.

The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding presents valuable information for riders at all levels who want to develop the confident rider-horse partnership that all horse lovers seek. Whatever discipline you ride, Bucklin's unique and innovative methods illustrate the techniques through step-by-step instructions and full-color images.