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Whether your goal is to reduce posture-related back pain or access that vital extra per cent out of your competition horse, Pilates is the solution you have been looking for. "Pilates for Riders" offers an holistic approach to body conditioning geared towards making you a better balanced, more effective and elegant rider. With simple practical solutions that really work, along with more advanced techniques for focusing body and mind on a more subtle level, this book is suitable for every rider from the weekend hacking enthusiast to the international competitor. Written by British Dressage trainer, rider and Pilates teacher Lindsay Wilcox-Reid, "Pilates for Riders" transfers alignment principles from studio to saddle with clarity and empathy. Lindsay's unique understanding of the trainer/rider/horse dynamic and approach to learning make this book an indispensable tool for trainers wishing to analyse their pupils' position and influence on the horse more effectively. Lots of training tips, useful visualisations and clear photographs and illustrations mean improving your posture, position and performance are realistic and achievable goals.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a novice middle-aged rider with a fairly bouncy and enthusiastic 5 year old cob, I had been suffering from intermittant back pain and sciatica associated with lop-sided riding and probably lack of core strength. So in an attempt to address these problems and on the advice of a chiropractor I had started regular pilates classes before coming across this book.
I have found Pilates for Riders a truly inspirational book; extremely cheap, readable from cover to cover, excellent photos and illustrations. Understanding the mechanics of alignment, breathing and centring is making a tremendous difference to my riding. My horse is also appreciating my better balance, he seems keener than usual and our training has stepped up a gear.
I know I am more balanced up as the back ache I rarely suffer is now transient, mild and 'on both sides' suggesting I am achievinging a more centred and secure seat. My general posture is improvimg and I have more confidence and energy for riding and (without constant pain), for life in general.
I am sure all riders would benefit from reading this book, understanding and working with these fundamental principles.
Good stuff!
I have found Pilates for Riders a truly inspirational book; extremely cheap, readable from cover to cover, excellent photos and illustrations. Understanding the mechanics of alignment, breathing and centring is making a tremendous difference to my riding. My horse is also appreciating my better balance, he seems keener than usual and our training has stepped up a gear.
I know I am more balanced up as the back ache I rarely suffer is now transient, mild and 'on both sides' suggesting I am achievinging a more centred and secure seat. My general posture is improvimg and I have more confidence and energy for riding and (without constant pain), for life in general.
I am sure all riders would benefit from reading this book, understanding and working with these fundamental principles.
Good stuff!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wish this book had been published years ago! Over quite a long period of time I've tried Pilates in groups and also one to one sessions but it just didn't transfer to my riding or help my horse in any way - in fact it was probably detrimental. I didn't think, therefore, that it would be possible to learn helpful and effective exercises for the rider from a book! I was wrong: Lindsay Wilcox-Reid definitely has the knack of explaining things brilliantly and the photos are really excellent. Would highly recommend to any serious rider.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent book, just what I had been looking for. 3 weeks in doing the exercises and I already notice a difference to how I stand, sit and ride. My horse is more forward going, relaxed and balanced especially at canter. The information and instruction is clear and easy to follow.
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Great book
This book is great. I have done some pilates previously but not for a while and have started riding and have found my core strength could do with some help. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BJK
What every horse rider should read...
Every horse rider especially those doing any dressage should read. The first half of the book makes you think about the way you sit on your horse, how your weight and balance... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gingerjen
Long Awaited
I have bought several copies of this book as presents and finally have one for myself.
Amongst many other positives, I think it is one of the best definitions of what a... Read more
Amongst many other positives, I think it is one of the best definitions of what a... Read more
Published 11 months ago by DL
Dissapointed.
I have done a limited amount of Pilates and was hoping this book would help me build on that. However, to quote pag 113 ( the beginning of the Exercise List, after all the theory)... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Happyrider
A must-buy book for any horse rider
I read this book through from cover to cover straight after buying it, and another three times since then. Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. Patrick
Fabulous book
A fabulous book - the first of it's kind I'd say and well worth the money for those who are dedicated to improving both their riding and their competition scores. Read more
Published 20 months ago by emerald
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