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Whilst the horse world is rich in descriptions that tell us what horse and rider should look like, we lack good information about exactly "how" to produce the desired results. Good horsemen ride well without knowing how they do it, and without understanding why you are not like them and cannot do it too. During 23 years of research it has been Mary Wanless's personal mission to expose the secrets of horsemanship, breaking down riding skills into "bite-size chunks" and finding ways of describing them that work for average riders. By using the learning strategies given here the rider should discover how to connect with the horse in a way that makes sense to him and enables him to carry himself well, in self-carriage. At the same time the techniques aim to offer the rider security, stability and effectiveness in the saddle. This title sets out to simplify "Ride With Your Mind" methods and to provide a basic tool-kit for the acquisition of a truly independent seat in walk, trot and through transitions, on straight lines, turns and circles - and, importantly, how to make corrections when things don't go exactly to plan.Mary explains how to use the hands, legs and body correctly, and gives the ingredients for perfect contact. In each section, the instruction is backed up by practical self-tests and exercises to ensure success, and there are ideas for troubleshooting during the learning process and in the future.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm so glad I found this book. I am currantly working with a young, green horse, so my aids have to be accurate or nothing works. This book is written with a clarity which makes it easy to put into practice the good advice given. The author examines common riding errors, the effects they have on horse and rider and crucially, she explains how to 'fix' them in clear and practical terms. I'm a novice rider, but this book would also be very useful for more experienced riders who want to improve their position and aids.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After watching one of Mary's clinics, I decided to purchase a book of hers so that I can refer back to all the detailed information.
I am pleased to say that it is detailed, includes excercises to prove theories and also nice drawings to try and understand it! Definately worth my money!
Also, thank you Amazon for the speedy and good delivery of it.
I am pleased to say that it is detailed, includes excercises to prove theories and also nice drawings to try and understand it! Definately worth my money!
Also, thank you Amazon for the speedy and good delivery of it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after having a lesson with a qualified instructor who is featured in this book. I was very impressed with how my horse worked with just altering my own body. I always knew that there was `something missing` from our schooling. I thought I had it one day and everything was going fine and then the next day we`d be back to square one again!
The lesson opened a whole new way of using my body to influence my horse. Top riders have this way of going naturally without having to try for it. And it is something that isn`t taught by other instructors I have had, and believe me when I say, I have lots ranging from the instructor who teaches a lot locally to the international trainer who trains ODEs for the WEG. And a lot more instructors in between. I have been told to hold my horses head and get them into an outline by wiggling the bit from side to side and kicking the horse forward repeatedly using my legs, so my first lesson with a RWYM instrutor, was an eye-opening experience. Very good, and this book helps you along the way. Thank you Mary Wanless for taking the time to find out these things and letting other people know your secrets. Its brilliant.
The lesson opened a whole new way of using my body to influence my horse. Top riders have this way of going naturally without having to try for it. And it is something that isn`t taught by other instructors I have had, and believe me when I say, I have lots ranging from the instructor who teaches a lot locally to the international trainer who trains ODEs for the WEG. And a lot more instructors in between. I have been told to hold my horses head and get them into an outline by wiggling the bit from side to side and kicking the horse forward repeatedly using my legs, so my first lesson with a RWYM instrutor, was an eye-opening experience. Very good, and this book helps you along the way. Thank you Mary Wanless for taking the time to find out these things and letting other people know your secrets. Its brilliant.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pandora's Box - Open it, but it's not for the faint-hearted
This book is the best introduction to the Mary Wanless approach to horse riding. Afterwards you either can't wait to buy her other books (I recommend your 2nd book will be the Ride... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Spook me!
Great reading material between lessons!
This book was very helpful to me as a novice rider. My instructor is teaching me the 'Mary Wanless' way, and I found that reading the book between lessons helped me to take in and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. O'NEILL
Where has this book been all my life?
I wish I had discovered this book earlier in my riding career. It is having a huge effect on my riding, helping me to realise where I've been going wrong. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by vicki london
Hurrah! Finally, the book we've been waiting for!
If you've tried 'Ride With Your Mind' and struggled with its seriously heavy going nature this is the book you need. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2006 by pinkdragon
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