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Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul: A 21stCentury Approach to the Science and Spirituality of Riding, Training, and Competing,Used
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Dressage has long been a means to accessing the greatest partnership on earth: that of human and horse. But today it is challenged and changed by the critique of both the competitive arena and the online global community. Riders and trainers are motivated for different reasons and exposed to new and powerful pressures. Technology urges us into a world of instant gratification and nurtures a fasterisbetter mentalityand this is the round hole into which the square peg of dressage struggles to fit.Linda TellingtonJones has worked with top dressage competitors and horses from all over the world during the course of her amazing career, which now spans more than 40 years. Through the Tellington Method, Linda has provided tools riders and trainers can use to better a horses attention span and ability to learn; surmount behavioral and training challenges; improve flexibility, balance, and wayofgoing; and recover from injury or illness.In the pages of this very unique book, Linda combines her understanding of horses, her world famous TTouch bodywork, her proven groundwork techniques, and her innovative methods under saddle with exciting ideas specifically for the dressage rider and trainer. Her intriguing ways of looking at the Classical Training Scale, her tips for harnessing the power of intent, and the guiding principles in her Circle of WellBeing provide desperately needed keys to keeping dressage horses happy, healthy, and performing their best.To demonstrate how the Tellington Method can be practically applied to the dressage horse, Linda shares more than 20 problemsolving stories, featuring the worldclass riders, trainers, and horses with whom she has worked. In addition, she includes techniques to help riders improve their ability to focus, cultivate habits of observation and patience, and practice the arts of understanding and thankfulness with both their horse and other human beings.Lindas methods hold the promise of a new generation of dressage horses who love their work, thrive in it, and demonstrate soundness of mind and body. She dares to innovate while adhering to what time has tested and proven successful. Dressage with Mind, Body & Soul bears a message of true horsemanship certain to resonate, whatever level you ride and whatever language you speak, wherever you are in the equestrian world.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul'? A: The book emphasizes a holistic approach to dressage, combining the science and spirituality of riding, training, and competing, while addressing modern challenges faced by riders and trainers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Linda Tellington-Jones, a renowned expert with over 40 years of experience working with dressage competitors and horses.
- Q: What techniques does Linda Tellington-Jones introduce in this book? A: The book introduces the Tellington Method, which includes TTouch bodywork, groundwork techniques, and innovative methods aimed at improving a horse's learning and performance.
- Q: How can this book help improve my horse's training? A: It provides problem-solving stories and techniques designed to enhance focus, observation, and patience in both horses and riders, promoting a better training experience.
- Q: Is 'Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul' suitable for all levels of riders? A: Yes, the content is applicable to riders of all levels, offering insights that resonate regardless of experience or language.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include over 20 problem-solving stories, a focus on maintaining the horse's well-being, and practical techniques for effective training.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Dressage with Mind, Body, and Soul' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition.