I have this great book titled "Centered Riding," by Sally Swift up for
grabs if anyone is interested. The book is hardcover and is used, but like
new. I will take $10 including S&H! PM me if interested. :wink:
about:
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.
Contents
Introducing Centered Riding
1dressage, martial arts, Miss Todd
Pretend You Are a Horse
5dressage, second rider mounts, hollow your back
The Four Basics
10soft eyes, diaphragm, rib cage
Learning and the Brain
24right brain, left brain, soft eyes
Anatomy
32pelvis, hip joint, greater trochanter
Balance and Body Freedom
51sternum, sacrum, stirrups
more »Walk and the Following Seat
58buttocks, leg drop, seat bone
Rising Posting Trot
66parallelogram, body melt, center of gravity
Hands
76horse's mouth, ring finger, shoulder joints
Transitions
86clothespin, down transition, knee drops
Sitting Trot
96sitting trot, down transition, lower back
Circles and Turns
104yardarm, stubby legs, around the bend
Half Halts and SelfCarriage
116canter, half halt, self-carriage
Forces of Energy
132ergy, lengthened stride, forehand
Lateral Work
150shoulder-in, forehand, sideways
Jumping
164gymnastic, shock absorbers, parabola
Suppling the Horse
178greater trochanter, leg drops, ergy
Index
19
grabs if anyone is interested. The book is hardcover and is used, but like
new. I will take $10 including S&H! PM me if interested. :wink:
about:
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.
Contents
Introducing Centered Riding
1dressage, martial arts, Miss Todd
Pretend You Are a Horse
5dressage, second rider mounts, hollow your back
The Four Basics
10soft eyes, diaphragm, rib cage
Learning and the Brain
24right brain, left brain, soft eyes
Anatomy
32pelvis, hip joint, greater trochanter
Balance and Body Freedom
51sternum, sacrum, stirrups
more »Walk and the Following Seat
58buttocks, leg drop, seat bone
Rising Posting Trot
66parallelogram, body melt, center of gravity
Hands
76horse's mouth, ring finger, shoulder joints
Transitions
86clothespin, down transition, knee drops
Sitting Trot
96sitting trot, down transition, lower back
Circles and Turns
104yardarm, stubby legs, around the bend
Half Halts and SelfCarriage
116canter, half halt, self-carriage
Forces of Energy
132ergy, lengthened stride, forehand
Lateral Work
150shoulder-in, forehand, sideways
Jumping
164gymnastic, shock absorbers, parabola
Suppling the Horse
178greater trochanter, leg drops, ergy
Index
19