BENTLEY, JONI

Riding Success without Stress-- Book 1 Introducing the Alexander Technique: Developing Self -Carriage in the Rider

London: J. A. Allen & Co, Ltd, 2001. Reprint; Hardcover. ISBN: 0851317014. Illustrated by Su McGregor. Cover is blue with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w photos and drawings/diagrams. "Bentley has identified the synergy that exists between Classical riding and the Alexander technique in that poor postural habits and mental conditioning acrquired by the rider over many years are mirrored by the horse and threaten the wellbeing and performance of both...Topics covered: body's balance in the saddle; crookedness; social conditioning; tension and one-sidedness; three seats of instruction; contact; exercised for improving posture and control in all gaits. Excellent book that takes a different approach for training the rider and horse so that they can become one in the truly Classical sense of riding [dressage, primarily] theory. Oversized, 3#. ; Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 9 1/2; xxii, 186 pages; Cover had minor shelf wear, bumping. DJ has light rubbing/scuffing, shelf wear, in a mylar cover.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 5666

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0851317014 Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Equine Anatomy; Equine Biomechanics; Equine Locomotion; Equestrians; Equitation; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Reference Psychology/Philosophy Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Care/Veterinar

BENTLEY, JONI

Riding Success without Stress-- Book 1 Introducing the Alexander Technique: Developing Self -Carriage in the Rider

London: J. A. Allen & Co, Ltd, 2001. Reprint; Hardcover. ISBN: 0851317014. Illustrated by Su McGregor. Cover is blue with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w photos and drawings/diagrams. "Bentley has identified the synergy that exists between Classical riding and the Alexander technique in that poor postural habits and mental conditioning acrquired by the rider over many years are mirrored by the horse and threaten the wellbeing and performance of both...Topics covered: body's balance in the saddle; crookedness; social conditioning; tension and one-sidedness; three seats of instruction; contact; exercised for improving posture and control in all gaits. Excellent book that takes a different approach for training the rider and horse so that they can become one in the truly Classical sense of riding [dressage, primarily] theory. Oversized, 3#. ; Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 9 1/2; xxii, 186 pages; Cover had minor shelf wear, bumping. DJ has light rubbing/scuffing, shelf wear, in a mylar cover.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 5667

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0851317014 Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Equine Anatomy; Equine Biomechanics; Equine Locomotion; Equestrians; Equitation; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Reference Psychology/Philosophy Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Care/Veterinar

BENTLEY, JONI

Riding Success without Stress-- Book 1 Introducing the Alexander Technique: Developing Self -Carriage in the Rider

London: J. A. Allen & Co, Ltd, 2001. Reprint; Hardcover. ISBN: 0851317014. Illustrated by Su McGregor. Cover is blue with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book, in shrinkwrap. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w photos and drawings/diagrams. "Bentley has identified the synergy that exists between Classical riding and the Alexander technique in that poor postural habits and mental conditioning acrquired by the rider over many years are mirrored by the horse and threaten the wellbeing and performance of both...Topics covered: body's balance in the saddle; crookedness; social conditioning; tension and one-sidedness; three seats of instruction; contact; exercised for improving posture and control in all gaits. Excellent book that takes a different approach for training the rider and horse so that they can become one in the truly Classical sense of riding [dressage, primarily] theory. Oversized, 3#. ; Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 9 1/2; xxii, 186 pages. New in New dust jacket .

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Book number: 14407

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0851317014 Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Equine Anatomy; Equine Biomechanics; Equine Locomotion; Equestrians; Equitation; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Reference Psychology/Philosophy Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Care/Veterinar

COEN, SUE HENDERSON

Horseback Riding Made Easy and Fun an Equitation Guide for Riding Instructors and Beginning Students

No Hollywood, CA: Wilshire Book Company, 1969. Softcover. ISBN: 0879801948. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with b/w photos. Some of the chapters: Equestrian Fundamentals; Adjusting the Tack; General Care of the Horse; Horsemanship Requirements; glossary; 3 appendices. ; Wilshire Horse Lover's Library Series; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/4 x 8 1/4; 246 pages; Cover has some edge wear, bumping, and creasing of covers. Owner's name and stamp at top of half-title page.. Very Good .

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Book number: 1923

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0879801948 Horses; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Horsemanship; Equines; Equestrians; Equitation; Horseback Riding; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Horses: : Saddlery/Tack/Equipment Horses: : Training Horses: Teaching/Riding Instr

HENRIQUES, PEGOTTY

Balanced Riding a Way to Find the Correct Seat

Gaithersburg, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc, 1987. First American Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939481014. Cover is rust colored with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Some of the chapters are: The Saddle: It's Importance and Influence; Fundamental Problems; Rein Aids; Lungeing the Rider; When the Brain Gets in the Way. Excellent book for helping any rider objectively learn about correct position, how and why you should ride a certain way, and exercises to achieve these improvements. I especially like the chapters on the influence of the saddle and the brain [who hasn't had rides that were adversely affected by getting into the 'try too hard' mode? ]. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/2; 160 pages; Cover has slight bumping and 3 shallow dimples on front.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 1834

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0939481014 Pegotty Enriques; Pegotty Henriques; Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Horseback Riding; Sports; Equitation; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Training Horses: Teaching/Riding Instruction

HENRIQUES, PEGOTTY

Balanced Riding a Way to Find the Correct Seat

Gaithersburg, MD: Half Halt Press, Inc, 1987. First American Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0939481014. Cover is rust colored with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Some of the chapters are: The Saddle: It's Importance and Influence; Fundamental Problems; Rein Aids; Lungeing the Rider; When the Brain Gets in the Way. Excellent book for helping any rider objectively learn about correct position, how and why you should ride a certain way, and exercises to achieve these improvements. I especially like the chapters on the influence of the saddle and the brain [who hasn't had rides that were adversely affected by getting into the 'try too hard' mode? ]. ; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/2; 160 pages; Book has light shelf wear. Pages 19, 79 and 80 have one or two lines underlined. DJ has some rubbing/scuffing, shelf wear.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 4726

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0939481014 Pegotty Enriques; Pegotty Henriques; Horses; Animals; Pets; Equines; Horseback Riding; Sports; Equitation;

HIRST-FISHER, ROBIN

Intermediate Riding Skills

New York: Howell Book House, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0876058829. Illustrated by Margaret Thomas and Heather St. Clair Davis. Cover is burgundy with gold lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with 100+ b/w photos, drawings and diagrams. Some of the chapters are: Saddlery; Outfitting and Conditioning the Rider; Working on the Flat: the Basics; Dressage; Jumping on the Flat; Cross Country Jumping; Fox Hunting; Upper-Level Eventing, International Competition and the Olympics; glossary. ; Howell Equestrian Library Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2; 299 pages; Cover has light edge wear and bumping; pencil smudge at top of front endpaper. DJ has edge wear, bumping, rubbing/scuffing, and some creasing along top and bottom, but is entire and intact.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 1921

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0876058829 Horses; Animals; Pets; Horseback Riding; Horsemanship; Equines; Equitation; Equestrians; Equine Balance; Sports/Athletics Animals Horses: : Nonfiction

NELSON, HILDA

Alexis-Francois L'hotte: The Quest for Lightness in Equitation

London: J. A. Allen, 1997. First Edition. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0851317057. Boards are deep blue with gold lettering and medallion on front, gold lettering on spine. No DJ as issued. Pages are tight, clean and crisp. This is a NEW book. 31 wonderful color and b/w photos and drawings. One of the leading equestrians of the 19th century. A student of Baucher and the comte d'Aure, he established the riding school in 1864 Saint-Cyr, reopening the cavalry section. He later returned to Saumur as the commandant of the Ecole de Cavalerie in 1875. The French Cavaly unit [equine vs. Motorized] still exists in the 21st century, still centered in Saumur, France. He was considered by his peers to be the most outstanding 'ecuyer' of his period. L'Hotte [1825-1904] is considered one of the most influential riding masters of the modern era, his writings and teachings are still studied by the serious student of dressage and 'haut ecole'. The chapters are: the Golden Thread; L'Hotte--His Life and Times; His Teacher Baucher; His Teacher the comte d'Aure; Baucher and d'Aure-- a comparison; His Spiritual Teacher Rousselet; Questions Equestres; Amazones and Ecuyeres of the 19th Century; L'Hotte's Legacy; a translation of "L'Hotte's Questions equestres; " and an extensive bibliography. Very scarce title.. A very important book any serious collector, or lover, of dressage, will find necessary to include in their library--I have it in mine! Oversized, 4.5#. ; Photographs; 7 1/2 x 10 1/4; 222 pages; Some very faint scuffing and minor bumping incurred in shipping.. New .

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Book number: 4750

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0851317057 Horses; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Equitation; Equestrians; Equine Balance; Equine Biomechanics; Horsemanship;

WANLESS, MARY

The Natural Rider a Right-Brain Approach to Riding

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1997. Softcover. ISBN: 1570760381. Illustrated by Christine Bousfield. Softcover has grey spine with white lettering. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with 54 b/w drawings. "Wanless has combined her equestrian knowledge with...psychology, biofeedback, neuro-linguistic programming, the Alexander and Feldenkrais systems of body work, Tai Chi, massage, dance, anatomy, sports psychology and educational kinesiology...by using this knowledge...she has evolved an understanding of the physical and psychological relationships between the horse and the rider that has led to a unique and extraordinarily effective method of teaching and learning". ; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/4 x 8 1/2; 320 pages; Cover has some light bumping and edge wear; front has a crease; little bit of smudging across tops of pages; some corner/page curls. Very Good .

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Book number: 5798

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 1570760381 Horses; Equines; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Horsemanship; Horseback Riding; Sports; Athletes; Women/Womens' History Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Reference Psychology/Philosophy Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Care/V

WANLESS, MARY

Ride with Your Mind an Illlustrated Masterclass in Right Brain Riding

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1991. First American Edition. First Printing; Hard Cover. ISBN: 0943955521. Illustrated by Kit Hought & Christine Bousfield. Hard cover is blue withsilver lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of b/w photographs, drawings and diagrams. "Wanless simplifies her unique Ride With Your Mind teaching methods and provides learning strategies that can transform average riders into talented equestrians. The basic skills are broken down into 'bite-size chunks' with easy to follow guidelines, tests and exercises to ensure success". Bibliorgraphy; index. Oversized, 3#. ; B&W Illustrations; 8 1/4 x 10 1/4; xiii,270 pages; Cover has very faint shelf wear. DJ has light rubbing/scuffing.. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 6863

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 0943955521 Animals; Pets; Horses; Equines; Equestrians; Equitation; Horsemanship; Horseback Riding; Riding Instruction; Women/Womens' History Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Reference Psychology/Philosophy Horses: : Dressage Horses

WEBBER, TONI

Me and My Horse Learning to Ride, Including My Horse Diaries

New York: Scholastic, 2002. Softcover. ISBN: 043947017X. Cover is heavy, glazed paper. Pages are clean and tight. Book appears to have been lightly and lovingly used. Extensively illustrated with dozens of color photos and drawings. Some of the chapters are: Clothing; Exercises; The Aids; The Gaits; Schooling; Jumping; Hacking; Riding on the Road; Glossary, etc. Great introductory book for anyone, especially a child, looking to learn to ride. ISBN in book is 043947017X. ; Color Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 11 1/4; 32 pages; Cover has light edge wear, light bumping. Top corners of pages have little bit of curl.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 2952

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 043947017x Horses; Animals; Pets; Animal Behavior; Equines; Equitation; Equestrians; Horsemanship; Horseback Riding; Juvenile Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Horses: : Care/Veterinary Horses: : Saddlery/Tack/Equipment Horses: : Tra

WITTER, REBEKAH FERRAN

Winning with Horsepower! Achieving Personal Success Through Horses

North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1570761329. Cover is dark yellow with brown lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with b/w photos. Some of the chapters include: Nightmares: Overcoming Fear and Expectations; Partners: Relationship and Partnership; Showtime! : Goals and Competition. Some of the contributors are: Buck Brannaman; Helen K. Crabtree; Carol Grant; Anne Kursinski; John Lyons; Dr. Robert Miller; Michael Plumb; Monty Roberts; Roy Rogers; Sam Savitt; Jane Savoie; Richard Schrake; William Steinkraus; Sally Swift; Linda Tellington-Jones. ; B&W Photographs; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 304 pages; Cover has slight bumping. DJ has light rubbing; in a mylar cover.. New in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 2170

Catalogue: Riding Instruction

Keywords: 1570761329 Rebekah Ferran Witter; Horses; Horsemanship; Equines; Pets; Animals; Animal Behavior; Equestrians; Equitation; Sports/Athletics Animals Education Horses: : Nonfiction Psychology/Philosophy Horses: : Dressage Horses: : Care/Veterinary Horses: :