{"product_id":"riding-in-release-a-practical-guide-to-french-classical-equitation-and-horsemanship-paperback","title":"Riding in Release: A Practical Guide to French Classical Equitation and Horsemanship - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate del Sandel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiding in Release\u003c\/i\u003e considers the relationship between two significant traditions of riding and horse training - The French Classical School and horsemanship born out of the Vaquero and Buckeroo lineage. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Both traditions are founded on the development of a partnership with a horse, which enables lightness of foot and thought. This book provides useful insights for riders of all levels - whether you want to hack out in harmony or improve your half pass - with clear, practical, step-by-step instructions and advice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Topics covered include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econsideration of the similarities of the traditions and why this is useful for modern riders to understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow horses move, think and feel, and how this knowledge is useful to us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efoundational handling up to high school - common themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe human side of the partnership - how to make sense to our horse and be someone he wants to learn from and how to help our horse develop a greater ease of movement without the use of gadgets or force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed explanations of straightness, balance and dynamic posture along with step-by-step guidance on teaching 'the language of the aids'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etapping into your horse's amazing capacity to learn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Finally, the development of good feeling between you and your horse, through logical application that respects a horse's emotional life as well as his physical body is covered.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate Sandel runs a thriving equine business and teaches in the UK and internationally. She trained for several years with Philippe Karl, French classical master and founder of the Ecole de Légèreté, as well as honing her horsemanship skills with a variety of incredible teachers. She is a qualified equine sports massage therapist and her background in mental health means she values the wellbeing of both the human and horse in a riding partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9.67 x 7.49 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765514174752,"sku":"9781908809940","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/15c395ee6abcd885647e31cc15923836.webp?v=1780272329","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/riding-in-release-a-practical-guide-to-french-classical-equitation-and-horsemanship-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}