Product Description

Learn the progressive system Leslie Webb has developed to gymnasticize her horses whether they re green youngsters just starting their careers or advanced horses. From the series that ran in Practical Horseman, these 16 exercises will benefit any horse, whether he s a hunter, eventer, jumper, trail, or eq horse. Leslie Webb's gymnastic exercises are simple, allowing you and your horse to focus on and develop one skill at a time. These exercises are: * Simple: They allow you and your horse to focus on and develop one skill at a time. * Diagnostic. Leslie explains how each one can correct an underlying problem that may be hindering you and your horse at home or in the show ring. * Sensitizing. Your horse will learn to tune in to your seat for subtle cues that increase communication and response, determine his direction and bend, and act as the metronome that sets his rhythm, tempo, and length of stride. * Useful. They ll help you develop a logical, systematic warm-up and schooling program you can use every time you ride or compete. * Effective. Guiding your horse through these gymnastics almost automatically puts him on the aids and makes him rhythmic, supple, and balanced.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63935 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-23
• Released on: 2006-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781929164349
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Something that Works!
What a great surprise. Here is an inexpensive manual with clear definitions, excellent photographs and diagrams as well as sections on what not to do, what can go wrong and how to fix it. The exercises build from basic to more advanced. I found her half-halt method to be simple and subtle but worked to stabilize even my NASCAR-minded mare. She suggests multiple methods to determine the correct timing to apply the aides. This book was recommended by a friend and I believe it is the most user-friendly, helpful book in my library. I'll pass the recommendation along to you wholeheartedly.

Build a Better Athlete
Webb's book is a necessary read for any individual seriously involved in horsemanship. Her gymnastic exercises are both concise and effective.
Her insight and discipline are contagious and makes you want to ride better and both help and support the horse. While I own plenty of Dressage Books, this is THE book to go to in order to really make it happen. Kudos to both Webb and Practical Horseman Magazine for putting this series together.

Great Training / TeachingTool
This book gives many of the "basics" of training and riding. I recommend it to my students and we work on all of the exercises. Leslie Webb gives great explanations and many pictures that show the correct and wrong way to do the movements. This book is a great tool to develop a working partnership with your horse.