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The ultimate key to all good riding and training. Most dressage books discuss only the physical aspects of riding and training: horse position, rider position, use of aids, schooling exercises and movements. Betsy Steiner an international rider and trainer believes that the physical side is just one-third of the riding equation, and that two equally important vital components - the intellectual and the psychological are often ignored. She bases her gymnastic training system on the Classical Training Pyramid, which comprises six levels - rhythm, suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightness and collection - each one representing a critical rung on the training ladder. Her approach is different in that she has the rider and horse individually 'climb' each rung. This allows her to involve aspects such as the rider's commitment, enthusiasm, consistency, relaxation and patience, trust and willingness, side by side with the more traditional methods of training. Progress is achieved by use of inventive gymnastic schooling exercises for the horse and a tailored programme of Pilates exercises [a method of physical and mental conditioning used by many dancers, performers, and athletes], enabling the rider to become athletic, lithe, energetic, supple, strong and flexible. HB, Colour Photos + Illustrated, 256 pages.
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