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Centered Riding (A Trafalgar Square Farm Book) |  | Author: Sally Swift
Creators: Jean MacFarland, Mike Noble, Edward E. Emerson
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
List Price: $25.95
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Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 14566
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0312127340
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.23
EAN: 9780312127343
ASIN: 0312127340
Publication Date: January 15, 1985
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Product Description
Widely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and balance, Sally Swift has been a pioneering riding instructor for half a century. In book form for the first time, her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony, working together naturally, without pain.
Unlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images that transcend mechanics ("Pretend you're a spruce tree; the roots grow down from your center as the trunk grows up"), plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses, in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision.
Precise illustrations and photographs never before used in riding books explain anatomy and image work to give mind and body new and relaxed approaches to the inner process of riding.
Centered Riding is for those with little experience all the way up to world class.
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 MUST HAVE..."The" all time CLASSIC for a balanced seat !!! February 28, 2010
AL (Nevada)
Anyone that wants to ride well and really desires to stay out of their horses way will enjoy and benfit from the principles Sally teaches. Her methods also have a positive crossover effect on one's posture in everyday life. This DVD and/or book will benefit Western and English riders as a "Balanced Seat" is the universal prerequisite to good riding. I had borrowed the book years ago and recently bought the DVD for my library. Because I work alone and do not have access to many qualified trainers and clinics; books and DVDs are my teachers. The DVD is good for quick "see how". The sound and picture quality of the DVD was good. I do think however, the book provides much more insight and detail. If you are a "high achiever" into detail I would get the book first. As your balance improves your horse will thank you and as we all know "if your horse ain't happy...no one's happy!"
An old favourite February 10, 2010
Sarah (Western Australia)
I have been meaning to buy this book for years and finally I did. I love it! a great aide to posture (not just for riding) and her visualisation techniques make it really easy to understand. Helps greatly with my riding. Highly recommended!
Mandatory Must Have November 9, 2009
Saved By Faith
This is the best book I have ever read to help me have a better seat on a horse. If I don't have the proper seat and balance, it is imposssible for me to do my best on a horse or get the most out of them. This is my number one MUST HAVE equine book. No matter what your riding discipline, you will benefit from this book.
One of the best horse books of all time, especailly for learners. October 5, 2009
Karen F. Hensley (Seattle, WA USA)
Many of the best classic horse books have information that is hard to translate in to action a novice can use on her own horse. This book has instructions in it that you can take to the barn with you and help yourself improve.
The book is worth far more than any single riding lesson, so is a bargain, even at more than full price.
To me the most useful advice is about soft eyes vs. hard eyes. Amazing what your horse can sense!
 Centered Riding September 27, 2009
Sandra Mccorkle
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book was delivered to the wrong address and I never received it. I have paid for it, but no book. I don't know if it was supposed to be signed for at the delivery site, or if it was just left in the mailbox or at the door. Regardless, I never signed for it, or received it.
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