{"product_id":"dressage-in-lightness-speaking-the-horses-language-9781635616965","title":"Dressage in Lightness: Speaking the Horse's Language","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeak Your Horse's Language\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to riding, it is easy to forget the horse's point of view.\u003cbr\u003e To create a relationship of understanding between horse and rider, we need to understand what the horse feels when we communicate in a particular way. This innovative guide shows you how to improve your riding with better communication. Sylvia Loch clearly explains the importance of tapping into a horse's excellent memory with good sensations.\u003cbr\u003e Loch focuses on helping the rider learn what movements help motivate a horse to learn new skills--and equally importantly--what feelings your horse may hate  By studying the muscle systems and understanding where your horse needs more support, it becomes easier to anticipate what he or she needs to feel in order to respond appropriately.\u003cbr\u003e Loch's innovative approach is must reading for every equestrian looking to improve transitions, exercises and movements. \u003cbr\u003e \"When to ask, and how to ask, has to be the foundation of good schooling, yet too often these factors are overlooked in the rider's hurry to achieve.\"-Sylvia Loch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLoch, Sylvia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sylvia Loch- Scottish born and educated dressage trainer and writer, has become a leading authority on the art of classical riding. Author of 8 books and over 8 films about the classical balanced seat and its development, she is today much in demand as a trainer, judge, lecturer, and public speaker the world over. Her first and best known book is The Classical Seat, which has sold over 90,000 copies worldwide. She is passionate about teaching a good position in the saddle, rein finesse, the unseen weight aids, and how to balance the horse without force, focusing on the correct biomechanical and humane training of the horse and rider. She has taught, judged, lectured and given seminars the world over, including Brazil, North America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and throughout Europe.","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50361948406034,"sku":"9781635616965","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f6394a9d-b49e-473c-9285-00143b6a0d3f.jpg?v=1728377770","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dressage-in-lightness-speaking-the-horses-language-9781635616965","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}