Waterstones Core Conditioning for Horses
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Price: £27.95
Brand: Waterstones
Description: Every equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that 'dances' when you are on him, and the one that doesn't? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, trainer and examiner for the La Fédération Française d' Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse's posture. The horse's ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body relies not upon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on the inside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal 'core' muscles control the horse's posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance. Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with the human body when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Visconte Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse's body and gently 'unlocking' areas that may be a little rusty while at the same time improving core fitness. In Core Conditioning for Horses, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse's posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you've always imagined.
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781570768040
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ISBN: 9781570768040
Author: Holly Wheeler
Rating: 5
Review: Why wouldn’t you want to release your horses optimal performance; in a compassionate, encouraging, straight-forward way, whilst being able to feel it at work underneath you within the first session? I personally, have gone back to basics during lock down and have had the opportunity to work through Simon’s exercises on different horses across multiple disciplines. I’ve found it invaluable for learning how to get to the root of the challenges these sentient creatures face, and be able to target an area deep inside them to help use themselves effectively. They give us so much in so many ways, it’s a joy to be able to know these techniques are allowing them to use their bodies correctly and ultimately comfortably...let them find that happy place and they will be a pleasure to ride. This work will also strengthen the bond between you both, it’s good mentally as well as physically for a healthy human-horse partnership. It’s certainly made me a more effective rider in the process too and given me some discipline in my training. Love the history, supporting biomechanics, quotes, and touch of humour throughout too! Thank you Simon for enlightening me on this journey.
Author: MRS CLAIRE L MCGONIGLE
Rating: 4
Review: Brilliant for helping with my horses KS rehab. Clear photos and instructions.
