Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #85006 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Synopsis
Whilst the horse world is rich in descriptions that tell us what horse and rider should look like, we lack good information about exactly "how" to produce the desired results. Good horsemen ride well without knowing how they do it, and without understanding why you are not like them and cannot do it too. During 23 years of research it has been Mary Wanless's personal mission to expose the secrets of horsemanship, breaking down riding skills into "bite-size chunks" and finding ways of describing them that work for average riders. By using the learning strategies given here the rider should discover how to connect with the horse in a way that makes sense to him and enables him to carry himself well, in self-carriage. At the same time the techniques aim to offer the rider security, stability and effectiveness in the saddle. This title sets out to simplify "Ride With Your Mind" methods and to provide a basic tool-kit for the acquisition of a truly independent seat in walk, trot and through transitions, on straight lines, turns and circles - and, importantly, how to make corrections when things don't go exactly to plan.

Mary explains how to use the hands, legs and body correctly, and gives the ingredients for perfect contact. In each section, the instruction is backed up by practical self-tests and exercises to ensure success, and there are ideas for troubleshooting during the learning process and in the future.

Customer Reviews

Thank you Mary!
I'm so glad I found this book. I am currantly working with a young, green horse, so my aids have to be accurate or nothing works. This book is written with a clarity which makes it easy to put into practice the good advice given. The author examines common riding errors, the effects they have on horse and rider and crucially, she explains how to 'fix' them in clear and practical terms. I'm a novice rider, but this book would also be very useful for more experienced riders who want to improve their position and aids.

Ride with Your Mind ESSENTIALS is Fantastic!
After watching one of Mary's clinics, I decided to purchase a book of hers so that I can refer back to all the detailed information.

I am pleased to say that it is detailed, includes excercises to prove theories and also nice drawings to try and understand it! Definately worth my money!

Also, thank you Amazon for the speedy and good delivery of it.

Hurrah! Finally, the book we've been waiting for!
If you've tried 'Ride With Your Mind' and struggled with its seriously heavy going nature this is the book you need.
'Ride With Your Mind' was said to unlock doors to more sucessful riding, well, I found this book unlocked 'Ride With Your Mind'! It's easy to read, picture-filled format is a pleasure to work with and there are some really good diagrams and things to practice at home. It also gives you the basics that then make 'Ride With Your Mind' more acessible.
Hurrah - happy, healthy, balanced rider = happy, healthy, balanced horse.