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This section covers all aspects of Riding, Horsemanship and Equitation. If you want a book on how to give the correct aids, or simply want a different point of view, it is here.

	Manual of Horsemanship- The Pony Club The first part of the book is devoted to the art of horsemanship: encouraging riders to improve their skills and in so doing to produce better horses. The later chapters cover all important aspects of horsemastership: bearing in mind that the performance of a horse for his rider is inextricably linked with his well-being and comfort. Brief Contents: The Rider; The Horse; Beyond Basic Training; Jumping; Care of the Horse; Saddlery; Injuries and Ailments. HB, B&W Photos with Colour + B&W Illustrations, 448 pages. British Horse Society [BHS], EFA, Pony Club, Teaching, Dressage.		Price:	QTY:

	Anatomy in Motion - The Visible Rider by Susan Harris + Peggy Brown VIDEO.    Susan Harris and Peggy Brown demonstrate how the human skelton is put together and how it performs in harmony with the horse. Wearing a special 'bone suit', Peggy shows how a rider's anatomy works in both English and Western riding. Susan Harris is an international clinician, instructor and  author. She is a senior Centered Riding instructor. Peggy Brown is a Centered Riding and Centered Driving Instructor. She has ridden, trained, coached and competed in many disciplines including dressage, eventing, western pleasure, carriage and combined-driving events.  48 minutes. Centered Riding, Western. Also see 'Anatomy in Motion - The Visible Horse' in Veterinary.		Price:	QTY:

	For the Good of the Rider by Mary Wanless Use this book to discover how to: understand the biomechanics of riding; overcome training blocks; 'plug in' and connect with your horse; improve your riding position; ride in a state of 'flow'; bring the horse into self-carriage; overcome nervousness; become more flexible and supple; achieve harmony with your horse; bring joy into your riding. HB, Illustrated, 335 pages. See also 'For the Good of the Horse' by Mary Wanless in the Veterinary section.		Price:	QTY:

	Ride With Your Mind Essentials by Mary Wanless Innovative learning strategies for basic riding skills.  Mary Wanless simplifies her unique Ride With Your Mind teaching  methods and provides learning strategies that can transform average riders into talented equestrians. The basic skills of riding are broken down into 'bite-size chunks' with easy to follow guidelines, tests and exercises to ensure success. "I fully recommend Mary Wanless's teaching methods to anyone who really wants to understand and ride with their mind. At the end of the day, that's the only way to get the best from your horse." Kyra Kirkland. PB, Illustrated, 144 pages. Riding, Horsemanship. An absolute 'must have' for all Mary Wanless fans!		Price:	QTY:

	Teaching Children to Ride by Jane Wallace A Handbook for Instructors. For Everyone Teaching 4-12year olds at Riding Schools, Clubs or at Home. Learning to ride should be fun, progressive and constructive, but all to often children can be frightened or put off. Teaching them is not easy. This book offers advice, exercises, lesson plans, games and teaching tips designed to provide variety and sound instruction, plus a fund of innovative ideas for making learning to ride an enjoyable, worthwhile and satisfying experience, even for the very young. PB, Illustrated, 120 pages. Children, Teaching.		Price:	QTY:

	The Classical Rider by Sylvia Loch 'Being at One with your Horse'. This book concentrates mainly on the physiology and psychology of the horse. The author reminds us how, in order to ride better, we must constantly pay respect to how the horse is built and how his mind work's. HB, Colour + B&W Photos + Illustrated, 337 pages. Dressage, Horsemanship, Horse Behaviour.		Price:	QTY: