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Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement Susan E. Harris

Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement By Susan E. Harris

Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement by Susan E. Harris


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Summary

Horses are born to move - a foal can walk, trot and gallop within hours of birth. But not all horses move equally well. This book presents more than 300 drawings that show you how horses move. It illustrates movements common to various horses, pinpoints movement problems, and reveals how a human in the saddle affects a horse's movement.

Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement Summary

Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement by Susan E. Harris

See how your horse moves and become a better rider! Horses are born to move - a foal can walk, trot and gallop within hours of birth. But not all horses move equally well, and the way a horse moves can have a real impact on how you ride. In this unique book, Susan Harris presents more than 300 eye-opening drawings that show you exactly how horses move. She illustrates movements common to all horses, pinpoints movement problems, reveals how a human in the saddle affects a horse's movement and helps you become a better, more accomplished rider. This book helps to: get a close-up look at horse gaits and transitions; observe the differences between good and poor movement; find out how balance and conformation affect movement; view flexion, bending and lateral movements; see the impact of shoeing and riding on movement; and, discover practical tips to improve your horse's movement.

About Susan E. Harris

Susan E. Harris is a renowned horsewoman author, artist and riding instructor who conducts Centered Riding clinics and Anatomy in Motion demonstrations in the United States, Europe and Australia. She contributes to Practical Horseman and is the author of six United States Pony Club guides as well as Grooming to Win, all from Howell Book House. Her Web site is anatomyinmotion.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword.Preface.Chapter 1. Why Learn About Gaits, Balance and Movement?Chapter 2. Basic Structure and Anatomy.Chapter 3. How a Horse Moves: The Cycle of Movement.Chapter 4. The Gaits and Transitions.Chapter 5. Gait Qualities and Good Movement.Chapter 6. Balance and Movement.Chapter 7. Poor Movement.Chapter 8. Flexion, Bending and Lateral Movements.Chapter 9. Types of Movement.Chapter 10. Conformation and Movement.Chapter 11. Shoeing and Movement.Chapter 12. How the Rider Affects Movement.Chapter 13. Improving Your Horse's Movement-Some Practical Tips.Index.

Additional information

GOR008798343
9780764587887
0764587889
Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement by Susan E. Harris
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Turner Publishing Company
20050318
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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