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Title: Centered Riding by Sally Swift, Mike Noble, Jean MacFarland, Edward E. Emerson ISBN: 0-312-12734-0 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 January, 1985 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.59 (37 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Useful old favorite
Comment: This book has been in print for a considerable length of time - and for good reason. Sally Swift has a knack of generating useful mental models that help the learner rider grasp the elusive essentials. Riding is full of concepts that are difficult to convey to novices. It's rather like learning to ride a bike or swim - once you can do it you can't see what all the fuss was about.
Sally Swift's book should prove a useful adjunct to other instruction - whether had from an instructor or gained from books like those of Cherry Hill. The book, as its name implies, deals with the basics. In essence it aims to help you establish a "deep seat" and a "long leg" - the two basic requirements for more advanced instruction yet things that prove surprisingly difficult for most people to achieve.
I would rate this book a "good buy" rather than a "must buy".
Rating: 3
Summary: Worth looking at for all riders, and really works for some.
Comment: I know its not just me, as I have met other riders who just didn't find this book the "miracle" that many have. If visualization techniques work for you, then by all means buy this as it is chock-full of them. Ms. Swift has had a lot of influence among riders and trainers, so she does know horses and riders. However, don't feel stupid if Sally doesn't do it for you! Just as any given riding instructor is great for some riders and the worst for others, the same is true with riding books. The suggested exercises are helpful and the positive attitude is appreciated, especially for those of us who have taken up riding as an adult. However, if you find yourself struggling to understand one of Ms. Swift's metaphors for riding, this may not be the book for you. Best advice : if you have a regular trainer, discuss the book with her (or him) first.
Rating: 5
Summary: Centered Riding Brings a New Level to Riding
Comment: My instructor recommended this book a few years ago and it has changed the way I ride and how I look at riding. I come from a hunter/jumper background but I think the ideas could apply to all types of riding. The hot horses go softer with these techniques and the quiet horses become more responsive. This book helps bring the rider's mind into the sport through exercises and diagrams that show new perspectives. Her second book is also excellent. This is one of my favorite books on riding, especially since I also practice yoga and martial arts.
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Title: Centered Riding 2: Further Exploration by Sally Swift ISBN: 1570762260 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Getting the Most from Riding Lessons (Horse-Wise Guide) by Michael W. Smith, Mike Smith ISBN: 158017082X Publisher: Storey Books Pub. Date: November, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Yoga For Equestrians by Linda Benedik, Veronica Wirth ISBN: 1570761361 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Pub. Date: October, 2000 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership by Mark Rashid ISBN: 1555662498 Publisher: Johnson Books Pub. Date: May, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Balance in Movement: The Seat of the Rider by Susanne Von Dietze, Susanne Von Dietze ISBN: 1570761558 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing Pub. Date: February, 2000 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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