Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement | 
 enlarge | Author: Susan E. Harris
Creator: François Lemaire De Ruffieu
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 198737
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0764587889
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.1089276
EAN: 9780764587887
ASIN: 0764587889
Publication Date: March 18, 2005
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See how your horse moves and become a better rider!
Horses are born to move--a foal can walk, trot and gallop within hours of birth. But not all horses move equally well, and the way a horse moves can have a real impact on how you ride. In this unique book, Susan Harris presents more than 300 eye-opening drawings that show you exactly how horses move. She illustrates movements common to all horses, pinpoints movement problems, reveals how a human in the saddle affects a horse's movement and helps you become a better, more accomplished rider.
* Get a close-up look at horse gaits and transitions
* Observe the differences between good and poor movement
* Find out how balance and conformation affect movement
* View flexion, bending and lateral movements
* See the impact of shoeing and riding on movement
* Discover practical tips to improve your horse's movement
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Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement September 14, 2007
Dawn C. Frazier (Moorpark, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very complete with information and diagrams for all parts of the horse and how they move. Well written and a great resource to refer back to. Lots of detail on muscle groups and what they do. If you are interested in bio-mechanics, this works! I do lots of ground work with dressage horses and rehab for injured and arthritic horses. This resource is particularly helpful for me.
Informative and easy read April 17, 2007
J. Coxon (Santa Ynez, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to fully understand the basic gaits, movement and conformation of the horse. There is information on the natural gaits of the horse and how a rider can enhance or hinder the horse's movement and balance. The format will assist both novices and advanced equestrians. It is written in easy-to-understand language. The information is also very accessible simply by browsing through the illustrations. This book would be a great addition to any horse enthusiast's library.
A must for every horse lover! May 6, 1999
C. P. Williamson (Lafayette, CO USA)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
Yes, Ms. Harris did the sketches. Her sketches really capture the movement of the horse and enables you to breakdown the gaits and jumping actions to see what is really happening. Utterly fascinating!
A must buy for the serious horseman March 18, 1999
An excellent presentation of the elements of balance in the horse's movement at various gaits. The illustrations (Did Ms Harris do them?) are grand and support the text very well. It is an excellent resource.
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