Two Brains, One Aim

A Riding Coach's Key Concepts for Bringing Horse and Rider Together (and Ending in Success)

Eric Smiley (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

208 Seiten

2019
Kenilworth Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-910016-40-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Every horse person strives to grow in ability and understanding over time whether in the saddle, on the ground, or in the stable; whether in ways that are small or those that are significant. This effort, when done right, lasts a lifetime, and along the way requires the addition of knowledge and experience gleaned from numerous others. Where does one find leadership within the equine industry? How does one know to whom to turn for information? Does riding require an instructor, a trainer, a coach? Can you get by with part-time guidance? Can you effectively learn on your own, with just the occasional directive, and still find personal or competitive success?

With this book, renowned clinician and international team coach Eric Smiley intends to fill the gap when it comes to these questions and others, providing a reliable resource and educational companion for any aspiring equestrian. Smiley addresses fundamental topics pertinent to riders, with philosophical discussion and practical exercises applicable to all levels. Along the way he strives to educate them on being taught, and perhaps, one day, becoming the teachers.

His aim is to bring together the mind of the rider with the mind of the horse, while highlighting the key component in their synergy: understanding. How that understanding is acquired, retained, and put to use is the key to success.

Autor

Eric Smiley is a former international event rider. He represented Ireland at European, World, and Olympic level, winning team bronze medals on two occasions. Smiley was also a regular competitor at Badminton Horse Trials and Burghley Horse Trials. He continues to be a prolific producer of successful event horses at all levels. Previous books include the cross-country bible Look... No Hands!

Inhalt

Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: How You Learn
Chapter Three: Coaching Now and Then
Chapter Four: How Horses Learn
Chapter Five: The Young Horse
Chapter Six: The Inappropriate Partner
Chapter Seven: Early Training
Chapter Eight: Developing Skills
Chapter Nine: The Gaits
Chapter Ten: Dressage Outside the Arena
Chapter Eleven: Pole Work
Chapter Twelve: Jumping in the Arena
Chapter Thirteen: Riding in Open Space
Chapter Fourteen: At the Competition

Final Thoughts
Acknowledgements
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.02.2019
• Zusatzinfo: Illustrations
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 184 x 220 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde
• ISBN-10: 1-910016-40-3 / 1910016403
• ISBN-13: 978-1-910016-40-4 / 9781910016404
• Zustand: Neuware