Two Brains, One Aim: A Riding Coach's Key Concepts for Bringing Horse and Rider Together

by Eric Smiley, ELLIE HUGHES (Contributor)

Riding well can be a puzzle. This book puts together the pieces, - How humans and horses learn. - Striving for partnership vs. dictatorship. - Early training and developing skills. - Demystifying equestrian-speak. - Dressage outside the arena. - Ground poles for the rest of us. - Jumping and cross-country tips. - Solving problems, wherever you ride. - Competition psychology. - Being coached and being a coach. "This book is aimed at riders, coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about how humans and horses interact. I have tried to harness my own experiences when I cover the three main disciplines--dressage, show jumping, and eventing--and how they relate to one another. I look at how those in a coaching position can guide riders to perform better by making their lives less complicated and more fulfilling, and I examine how riders can apply the same principles to training their horses and become self-sufficient." --Eric Smiley

Paperback

Published April 1, 2019

Reviews

[Kaora · Rating 4 out of 5]

He brings up some good points, but I was hoping for more detail.

I really enjoyed it however and would recommend it to others.

[Marcella Gruchalak · Rating 4 out of 5]

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