Riding, showjumping and horsemanship Books

Book SynopsisFind Solitude and Dramatic Views Around San Francisco BayEveryone needs a break from their daily life. Escape to the oak-studded grasslands and tranquil forests of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Hike, bike, or ride through nine counties with the official guide endorsed by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. Discover dramatic coastlines, a range of ecosystems, former Mexican ranchos, vistas that inspired Spanish explorers, and more.Join author Elizabeth Byersa founding board member of the counciland Jean Rusmore, and choose from 75 trail segments on a network of paths that ring San Francisco Bay. Make your way through parks and public lands like Mount Tamalpais State Park and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Trips range from a 2.5-mile excursion over the Benicia-Martinez Bridge to a 12.5-mile traverse of Bolinas Ridge. You can also link several trips together to create a continuous trek that is 20, 40, or even 80 miles long.Each trip includes summary information, like distan

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Book SynopsisA marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories. - Booklist (Starred Review)This remarkable and inspiring story shines. - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable - New York Times bestselling author Wes MooreAn inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in The Bottom, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly's Fairmount Park, Kareem's brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers' fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an

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Book SynopsisFinal Calls to Absent Friends is a collection of newspaper columns and personal reminiscences in tribute to numerous jockeys, horses, and people related to horse racing.

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Book SynopsisThere are many horses out there that express discomfort or discontent in a variety of troublesome ways. These are the common problems riders at all levels deal with on a regular basis, such as bucking, rearing, bolting, pulling, grinding teeth, refusing fences, and running out - to name but a few! Doug Payne has made a name for himself in equestrian circles as the "go-to guy" when it comes to finding a way forward with problem horses. Now he's sharing his tips and techniques for solving some of the most common contact issues, unruly outbursts, and jumping problems that riders experience. Learn about causes for problem behaviour - from physical issues to "holes" in a horse's education - and discover dozens of safe and professionally tested solutions and step-by-step exercises.Trade ReviewA great read, and a handy tool to have in your training arsenal. Doug does a wonderful job speaking objectively about the varying problems that can arise when dealing with horses, and helping riders work through them correctly.Payne's background as a Rochester Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduate is evident in [this] well-organised volume, which states problems, offers a variety of pinpoint solutions, and gives riders an opportunity for applying self-examination to themselves and their mounts. Payne's advice and solutions show an honest, thoughtful horseman who always looks for the good in any horse but doesn't shy away from a serious problem child. If you've ever come across an issue with a horse young or old, experienced or not, you're sure to find an answer in The Riding Horse Repair Manual. The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you'll have a horse that stumps you. He won't go forward; won't accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you'll want Doug's advice on hand. It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your problem horse isn't a problem at all, just a challenge worth meeting. -- Linda Zang, FEI O Dressage JudgeThere are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. -- Anne Kursinski, Five-Time Olympian

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Book SynopsisA go-to manual for any horse owner, this book addresses a range of equine behavioural problems, from the mild to the severe.

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Book SynopsisMany if not most women have been locked in a battle with their bodies for as long as they can remember. And when it comes to riding horses, they take their self-doubt with them every time they step into the saddle. Some quit riding completely. Others ride, but are frustrated by their lack of progress as riders or what they see as poor performance. Many worry how they look, what others think, and whether they have any business on the back of a horse if their jeans feel a little too tight. Regardless of seat size, riding discipline, or the degree or even truth of the body issues with which they struggle, female self-image issues in our society run deep and wide. So with humour, Melinda Folse, author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife Horses, has decided to step in with a delightful, insightful, fulfilling new book. Riding Through Thick and Thin brings together experts, research, resources, and stories to encourage, inspire, and empower. Readers will find some answers that may surprise them: this is not about losing weight or getting fit (although, there is a section packed with helpful tools and ideas). This book is more about what is going on in every woman's mind, and it taps new findings in neuroscience to reveal that permanent change to deeply-ingrained body image issues is not only possible, but it may be much easier than we think.Trade ReviewThis book isn t about weight loss or shame. Read it if you re ready to mend the way you think about your body, feel about your riding, and even how you show up at the barn. It might be much easier than you think. "Trail Rider Magazine" Editor s Pick" "This book is so well organized…Folse is the perfect writer for her subject. She uses humor, empathy, and understanding to take the rider on a journey of discovery that helps us change our outlook on ourselves and our riding." California Riding Magazine "Melinda Folse provides a richly researched exploration of the complicated topic of body image, and in particular as it relates to riding image... a thoughtful, insightful read for any rider, any age, any weight."--Canadian Horse Journals "Author Melinda Folse (The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife Horses) tackles the touchy subjects of body image and 'fat shaming' in equestrian sports along with lots of, yes, fitness and weight-loss advise...."--USDF Connection "Once I've read a book, I usually like to pass it on for someone else to enjoy. But this one is going to stay on my bookshelf. The title Riding Through Thick & Thin refers to more than just horseback riding, it's truly a compassionate and practical resource, to guide you through this ride called life."--Born To Reign Athletics "This book isn't about weight loss or shame. Read it if you're ready to mend the way you think about your body, feel about your riding, and even how you show up at the barn. It might be much easier than you think."--Trail Rider Magazine Editor's Pick "This is not a self-help book strictly targeted at plus-sized equestrians; it is a life-changing guide for any woman who is weighed down by negative body issues that hold her back from living the life she longs to live."--www.barnmice.com In her latest book, Riding Through Thick & Thin: Make Peace with Your Body and Banish Self-Doubt In and Out of the Saddle, author Melinda Folse asks a question that gets to the heart of her thesis: "How can we move beyond any concerns we have about how we look or what we weigh or whether or not our breeches are too tight and just get that feeling?" This is not a self-help book strictly targeted at plus-sized equestrians; it is a life-changing guide for any woman who is weighed down by negative body issues that hold her back from living the life she longs to live. Folse makes her intentions clear from the start—to help women overcome their real or imagined body image by encouraging us to make small changes in the way we act and think, thus improving our self-esteem and our connection with our equine partners. In an age when youth and thinness are worshiped like golden idols on every media platform, is it any wonder that women of all ages suffer from a debilitating affliction of self-doubt? Is it possible to turn off the negative chatter in our heads and find peace with our true authentic selves? After reading this marvelous book I can honestly say yes, it can be done. Melinda Folse's book is an ambitious one, and one in which she tackles sensitive issues of weight and self-esteem with sensitivity and compassion. Starting with a determination to banish the myth that larger women cannot be successful riders (personally, some of the riders I admire most are considered plus-size), Folse helps us to understand how our weight has little to do with the ability of our horse to move freely underneath us. Learning how to find that sweet spot where we are perfectly balanced in the saddle is far more important than the number on a scale. In seeking to debunk the widely held belief that a horse should only carry 20% of its body weight, Folse points out that finding a suitable horse goes far beyond rider weight vs horse size. When searching for that perfect match we also need to consider our level of fitness, the horse's level of fitness, our level of experience and ability to remain balanced in the saddle, the horse's conformation, as well as the job we are asking the horse to perform. To prove her point Folse demonstrates how an experienced well-balanced rider will have far less impact on a horse's back than a thin but unbalanced rider. While Folse aims to stop the self-doubt that penetrates our minds on a daily basis, she clearly recognizes the importance of fitness and nutrition to help our bodies remain strong and balanced. By providing simple nutrition fixes and exercises, Folse encourages readers to open their minds to small but necessary lifestyle changes that can significantly improve life both in and out of the saddle. Of course keeping our bodies healthy and fit is only part of the equation. To find true peace in the saddle we must learn how to "undo" the negative thought patterns that prevent us from becoming positive and productive riders. To help set us on this path toward positive thinking, Folse suggests incorporating moments of mindfulness and meditation into our daily lives which has the potential to be "a new and different game changer in the battle against negative body image because when we focus on our authentic selves rather than our (often-imagined) flaws in our appearance, we free ourselves of what's been holding us back from the experience with our horses we've been looking for." Like a close friend offering support and encouragement, Melinda Folse knows what it takes to find peace within. Chocked full of exercises for working our bodies, minds and souls, together with helpful tips from a variety of experts, and personal stories from "our sisters", Riding Through Thick & Thin will become your closest ally in the fight to banish self-doubt and find peace in the saddle. Newbie Horse Rider by Robyn Adams Melinda Folse provides a richly researched exploration of the complicated topic of body image, and in particular as it relates to riding image a thoughtful, insightful read for any rider, any age, any weight. Canadian Horse Journals Author Melinda Folse (The Smart Woman s Guide to Midlife Horses) tackles the touchy subjects of body image and fat shaming in equestrian sports along with lots of, yes, fitness and weight-loss advise.... USDF Connection Once I ve read a book, I usually like to pass it on for someone else to enjoy. But this one is going to stay on my bookshelf. The title Riding Through Thick & Thin refers to more than just horseback riding, it s truly a compassionate and practical resource, to guide you through this ride called life. Born To Reign Athletics This book isn t about weight loss or shame. Read it if you re ready to mend the way you think about your body, feel about your riding, and even how you show up at the barn. It might be much easier than you think. Trail Rider Magazine Editor s Pick" Author Melinda Folse (The Smart Woman s Guide to Midlife Horses) tackles the touchy subjects of body image and fat shaming in equestrian sports along with lots of, yes, fitness and weight-loss advise.... USDF Connection Once I ve read a book, I usually like to pass it on for someone else to enjoy. But this one is going to stay on my bookshelf. The title Riding Through Thick & Thin refers to more than just horseback riding, it s truly a compassionate and practical resource, to guide you through this ride called life. Born To Reign Athletics This book isn t about weight loss or shame. Read it if you re ready to mend the way you think about your body, feel about your riding, and even how you show up at the barn. It might be much easier than you think. Trail Rider Magazine Editor s Pick" Author Melinda Folse "(The Smart Woman s Guide to Midlife Horses)" tackles the touchy subjects of body image and fat shaming in equestrian sports along with lots of, yes, fitness and weight-loss advise.... "USDF Connection" Once I ve read a book, I usually like to pass it on for someone else to enjoy. But this one is going to stay on my bookshelf. The title "Riding Through Thick & Thin" refers to more than just horseback riding, it s truly a compassionate and practical resource, to guide you through this ride called life. "Born To Reign Athletics" This book isn t about weight loss or shame. Read it if you re ready to mend the way you think about your body, feel about your riding, and even how you show up at the barn. It might be much easier than you think. "Trail Rider Magazine" Editor s Pick" Once I ve read a book, I usually like to pass it on for someone else to enjoy. But this one is going to stay on my bookshelf. The title "Riding Through Thick & Thin" refers to more than just horseback riding, it s truly a compassionate and practical resource, to guide you through this ride called life. "Born To Reign Athletics" This book isn t about weight loss or shame. Read it if you re ready to mend the way you think about your body, feel about your riding, and even how you show up at the barn. It might be much easier than you think. "Trail Rider Magazine" Editor s Pick"

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Book SynopsisWithin riding there exists a fundamental conflict of interest: The rider needs to have control – their confidence depends on their ability to control the balance of their own body as well as that of their very powerful horse. The horse, by nature, needs to feel free—free in both mind and body to express himself through physical movement. In this book, author Beth Baumert, writer and editor at the internationally recognised equestrian magazine Dressage Today, resolves this conflict by taking a close look at the individual components that make up riding and dressage. Beth provides insight gleaned from years of working with the best riders, trainers, and judges in the dressage world, and details practical ways riders can learn to harness the balance, energies, and forces at play when they’re in the saddle. Readers will discover how to use 'positive tension' and what the author calls the four physical 'Powerlines' — Vertical, Connecting, Spiralling, and Visual — to become balanced and effective in the saddle. Readers will then find ways to understand and manage the horse’s balance and coordination challenges, including the fact that he is inherently crooked and naturally inclined to do too much with his front end and not enough with his hind. Ultimately, the rider learns to regulate and monitor the horse’s rhythm, energy, flexion, alignment, bend, the height and length of his neck, and, finally, his line of travel by properly aligning their spine with his. When the centre of gravity of a balanced rider is directly over the centre of gravity of a balanced horse, that place where two spines align becomes the hub for rider and horse harmony — a dynamic and remarkable riding rapport that yields beautiful performance.Trade ReviewThe best reason to read When Two Spines Align is that your horse will thank you for it – no matter what your discipline. ... When you move in true harmony with your horse so that it looks as if the movements are his idea – it's the moment we all strive for. This book can help you get there.This book is truly timeless. I can humbly admit that it clarified some subject even for me, after a lifetime of being involved with dressage. It is the equivalent of countless clinics given by some of the best in the world. -- Axel Steiner FEI 5*Dressage Judge (retd)Beth Baumert and I are on the same wavelength when it comes to horses and dressage training. Now she has created the best guide I've seen for those who really want to grasp the ins and outs of dressage – I've never read a book covering all facets of dressage in this detail. With all that is going on in our sport today, I hope that riders – now and in the future – will pursue dressage as it is described here by Beth. -- Henk van Bergen Former Chef d'Equipe, Dutch National Dressage TeamI absolutely LOVE this book! It grabbed me from the moment I read the words 'perfect balance' and 'that place where two spines meet' – you get such a great visual from this! When teaching, it can be a struggle to help riders who can't seem to balance themselves. This is where author Beth Baumert provides a valuable tool: She explains why the rider's balance is the key to the horse's balance and how a controlled interaction of balance ultimately leads to success and harmony. This book is where the magic begins. -- Debbie McDonald Two-Tim OlympianSometimes when I'm teaching I find myself thinking my student really needs to read Beth Baumert's book. The perspective and the words she's chosen give a welcomed fresh approach to describing the theories behind training. -- George WilliamsThis is easily the most influential book I have read for a long, long time. So many great concepts it is almost overwhelming. HUGE thumbs up you will love this book. Beth Baumert's book is desperately needed. I see many riders going down the wrong road, often because of a dubious understanding of the term 'dressage' and a limited view of its importance. Whatever you are riding – whether hunters, ponies, jumpers – I recommend that you learn about and use dressage in your schooling, if only for reasons of maintaining soundness. I'm lucky that, in my life of riding and teaching, there has never been jumping without flatwork. But that's in my own little world. Today's riders are too consumed with cosmetics and competition. Even riders at the top have somehow lost what the Masters knew centuries ago! Every rider needs to know the basic tenets of dressage, and so I recommend When Two Spines Align: Dressage Dynamics. I can't say enough good about it. -- George Morris, former Chef D'Equipe of the US Show Jumping TeamThis is a great book! It mirrors what I see in Beth Baumert's students--they all demonstrate a very classical way of riding and training horses. When Two Spines Align: Dressage Dynamics clearly explains the classical foundation of how the rider should balance and sit so that he or she can then educate the horse. Beth has provided a valuable tool for all kinds and levels of riders."--Bo Jena, Chef d'Equipe, Swedish Dressage Team and FEI 4* Judge -- Bo JenaTable of ContentsForeword by Axel Steiner Preface Introduction: The Possibility of Magic Part 1: How Riders Work Chapter 1: The Seat — The Place Where Two Spines Meet Chapter 2: An Introduction to Powerlines Chapter 3: The Vertical Powerline — Power to GO Chapter 4: The Connecting Powerline — Suppleness to STOP Chapter 5: The Spiraling Powerline — Flexibility to TURN Chapter 6: The Visual Powerline — Connecting the the Outside World Chapter 7: Clear Aids for Communication Part 2: How Horses Work Chapter 8: Balance Issues Chapter 9: How the Horse's Weight Distribution Changes Chapter 10: Impulsion and Engagement Chapter 11: Leverage for Collection Chapter 12: Transitions Chapter 13: Half-Halts Part 3: How Two Spines Meet in Balance Chapter 14; Rhythm Chapter 15: Energy Chapter 16: Flexion of the Poll Chapter 17: Spinal Alignment Chapter 18: the Bend Chapter 19: The Height of the Neck Chapter 20: The Length of the Stride Chapter 21: The Line of Travel Chapter 22: Figures and Movements Conclusion: the Probability of Magic Photograph and illustration credits Index

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Book SynopsisCoach Daniel Stewart has made a name for himself over the past 25 years, enthusiastically training riders of all levels throughout the world, as well as coaching top athletes on several US Equestrian Teams at World Championships, World Equestrian Games, and the Olympics.He's widely considered one of the world's leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, athletics, and performance, providing tips and quips at hundreds of clinics a year, in his bestselling books, and online through his Pressure Proof Academy. Now Coach Stewart is combining his popular rider mental conditioning techniques with ideas for physical conditioning, as well. In Fit and Focused in 52 for Riders, readers get quick-hit recommendations for one exercise for the body, and one for the mind, for every week of the year. The end goal is attaining full-on fitness that ensures improved performance on horseback, whatever your age, ability, or discipline. With 52 weeks of creative cross-training, and loads of ideas for customising workouts to fit personal goals and lifestyle schedules, riders are sure to find themselves positive, pumped up, and ready to go, from head to toe.Trade ReviewAfter attending one of Daniel's workshop sessions, I always feel energised to go home, work harder, and do more with my horse. His blend of psychological and physical training reminds us that we are athletic partners to our horses, and we need to prepare ourselves for competition with the same fervour we prepare out mounts. With this book, I now have Daniel's encouragement and support in the comfort of my own home. This book can't replace an in–person session with Daniel, but it is the next best option! -- Eric WoodallDaniel's rider-specific programs are a must for any serious equestrian athlete. His exercises are a valuable part of the Dartmouth Equestrian Team, and I highly recommend his mental and physical riding programs. -- Sally BattonDaniel Stewart's mental and physical training exercises would be a great addition to any rider's program. I'm a big fan of his and love reading his articles... I send them to all my students because I know everyone can benefit from becoming more confident, focused, and fit... and Daniel's equestrian sport psychology and fitness programs are a great way to do it! -- Boyd Martin, US OlympianBehind every great athlete is an even greater mental game. That's where Daniel Stewart comes in. -- Laine Ashker, Advanced Level Eventing Champion, American Eventing Championships 201Daniel Stewart has put together a wonderful mental coaching program, and I know riders everywhere will really enjoy and benefit from it! -- Lucinda Fredericks, Olympic Silver MedalistTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction PART ONE: My Fit & Focused Philosophy 1. Hips, Heels, Hands, Horse, Head, Health and Heart 2. Calm, Cool, Collected, Confident, Courageous, Cheerful, Centered, Capable, Consistent 3. Strength, Stamina, Suppleness, Stability, Sportsmanship, Symmetry, Success PART TWO: The Fit and Focused in 52 Tips and Exercises 4. Before you Begin Weeks 1 to 52 Finale Equestrian Athlete Camps at the USOC Training Center Pressure Proof Video Academy Index

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Book SynopsisWith an astounding eighteen medals in eight international championships and team gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1976 and 1984, Jack Le Goff created the standard by which modern-day equestrian teams are measured. But Le Goff's techniques could be unforgiving — tough, brutal, and abrasive — earning him critics as well as converts. In this, his autobiography, Le Goff tells the whole story, from impoverished beginnings in Morocco, to the tragic death of his father, to his successes as a competitive equestrian. Readers will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of high-level international equestrian sport, as well as an entire section devoted to Le Goff's much admired and extremely successful training philosophy.Trade ReviewReaders will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of high-level equestrian sport, as well as an entire section devoted to Le Goff's much-admired and extremely successful training philosophy. Table of ContentsForeword by David O'ConnorPreface Acknowledgements Part 1: The Learning Years 1. Twenty Kilos is All! 2. A Horseman is Born 3. Making the Team! 4. And Off to War I went 5. Women and a Changing Sport Part 2: The Coaching Years 6. The Best Laid Plans 7. Coming to America 8. I Meet the Queen and the US Team Becomes 'A Threat to be Reckoned With' 9. The System 10. 1975 Pan Am Games 11. The Road to Montreal 12. Might Tango 13. Badminton and Burghley and the Olympic Games - Oh My! 14. Luhmuhlen and Los Angeles 15. A new and Different Role Part 3: The FEI Years 16. Judging 17. The FEI Three-Day Eventing Committee Part 4: The Le Goff Philosophy 18. On Dressage 19. On Conditioning the Event Horse 20. On Preparing for Cross-Country 21. On Show Jumping 22. On the Riders 23. On Cross-Country Courses Part 5: The Past and The Future 24. The Crossing of the Desert: The US Three-Day Event Team 1984-1996 25. Where the Sport is Going 26. What it Means to be a Coach, What it Means to be Disciplined Afterword: Retirement, This Time for Good Appendix 1: The Circle of Champions Appendix 2: Lifetime Achievement Record of Jack Le Goff Appendix 3: Development of the Olympic Eventing Format Index

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and inspiring autobiography. In 2008, 26-year old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift. The son of prominent Canadian equestrians, Maynard decided to spend the next year as a 'working student'. In the horse industry, working students aspire to become professional riders or trainers, and willingly trade labour for hands-on education. Here Maynard chronicles his experiences – good and bad – and we follow along as one year becomes three. What began as a casual adventure gradually transforms, and a life's purpose comes sharply into focus.Trade ReviewTik writes beautifully, the book is full of wry humour and beautiful descriptions of his world and the horses he shares it with. Read this book as a delightful memoir and perhaps as a social commentary on the equestrian world, but for those who want to learn more, to improve their relationship with their horses, this is a gold mine. * Horse and Pony Ireland *In the Middle are the Horseman is a good and entertaining read. The honest tales of life as a working pupil on an equestrian gap year or three made me wistful; what a wonderful dream to live out, and I’m so glad for him that it has had a happy ending. The writing is crisp, the pace lively and the book is peppered with good anecdotes as well as increasingly honest self reflection. * Nelipot cottage *Table of ContentsPart One: Working Student A Slap Across the Face 'Not Many Decent Stables are Interested in Taking Working Students' Lord of the Manor 'Your Leg is Too Short' 'We Can't Leave you Along on a Horse for Five Minutes' A Silver Lining Every Answer Leads to More Questions Herr Stecken On Eventing Ocala, Florida Working Student Position; Priceless Uncomplicated Horses are Optional 'Hubris? Me?' I Love You, Karen O'Connor! Cutting in with Captain Canada One Day with Ian Millar And Now For Something Completely Different Loving, Texas 'This is a Lot Different than Roping Cattle' On Cutting A Different Kind of Education It's Easy to Teach Someone to Ride On Eventing (II) 'She's Tough' Wellington, Florida Anne Kursinski's Secrets Asa Bird A Horseman's Pledge On the Importance of Correct Paperwork The Almost End 'Nope, No Cattle' Interstate Frenchtown, New Jersey 'You Just Need to Listen' 'You Just Need to Ride Better Sapphire is Hurt and I Call a Psychic Quitter Back Against the Ropes Still Hungry Part Two: Professional Troncones On Enthusiasm 'Can he Ride?' On Remarkable Horses, too, Are More Forgiving Than We Deserve Letter to Myself Winning is the Easy Part 'If There was a Bunch of Indians Headed My Way' On Pain It is Unbelievable that Magic Like That Can Vanish On Horsemanship No Sulking Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisOffering a wide variety of ideas to spice up training routines, this handbook provides fresh exercises for practicing classical-riding basics. Dressage fundamentals are indispensable for keeping a horse fit and healthy, but forcing them to go through the same movements over and over while working in the arena can lead to boredom. This guide provides upbeat patterns and exercises that take the necessary task of essential schooling and add variety and challenge to everyday workouts, beat the dressage practice blues, and get the job done. Equestrians looking for new tools to add to their training arsenal and those looking to create a supple and gymnasticized horse will delight in this fun collection of practice routines and photographs.Trade Review"I recommend this book to adult amateurs, young or old, who want to broaden or review their knowledge of classical dressage … Add this tool to your training aresenal, don't rush through it, and practice in an indoor with mirrors to supplement your program this winter." —Chronicle of the Horse "Upbeat patterns and exercises that add variety and challenge to everyday workouts." —Dressage TodayTable of ContentsPreface: How This Books Came to Be The Right Path: The Training Scale The Aids: The Rider's Toolbox The Arena: The Rider's Workshop The Movements and Their Variations: Training the Horse Appropriately Turning Basic Dressage Figures into Creative Exercises Incorporating Lateral Movements 'Meaningful Training' Thanks Index

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Book SynopsisCodependency, a compulsive behaviour sometimes known as ‘relationship addiction’, is often characterised by a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship that is emotionally destructive— or even abusive.For years Susan Conley found herself trapped: married to an addict whose health, welfare, and safety she valued far above her own.Over time she watched as she lost contact with her own needs, desires, and sense of self. But then, at forty-two, after yet another crisis came to an anticlimactic resolution that left nothing healed and little to hope for, she decided, having never so much as touched a horse, to take up riding.Here, with humour and honesty, Conley chronicles her experiences, sharing how her pledge to rediscover herself following her divorce was all at once aided, abetted, and challenged by the horses in her life. ‘They were as large a part of my recovery as any of the self-help books I read, personal development workshops I did, and 12-step meetings I attended,' she writes. ‘The struggle to heal the wounds of a dysfunctional marriage was actually made easier with the real wounds received from horseback riding.'Many Brave Fools explores the ways in which horses enriched Conley’s life, and how the process of making herself into a rider also helped her become the person she most wanted to be: not the ‘ex-wife of an addict’, but a responsive, confident courageous woman, entering the prime of her life.Trade ReviewAn interesting read that really sheds light on co-dependency and how horses can help us to heal. * Woman's Way Ireland *This book is beautifully written. I felt I was with Conley every step of the way, experienced her delight at her equestrian achievement and her pride at having rid herself of her co-dependency on her husband. Horses help in so many ways, and that this experience could make such a change in her life is a wonderful testament to both her dedication to riding and to the wonderful horses who continue to fascinate us all. -- Louise BroderickTable of ContentsIntroduction Mount Shit Crazy Falling Fear Control Feel Present Clear Epilogue Foreword Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography

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