Rider & Horse Back to Back: Establishing a Mobile, Stable Core in the Saddle

by Susanne von Dietze, Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel, Julia Welling (Translator)

In this new book, Susanne von Dietze, author of the bestselling book and DVD Balance in Movement , explains how to dynamically stabilize your back so you can ride with "feel" and in tune with riding's demands on your body, and your horse's, at all times. "Back-friendly" riding — the key to achieving harmony with your horse — This new book includes exercises to With meticulously thorough explanations of body awareness, perception, and applicable aspects of physical fitness, von Dietze's program helps you train without overstraining so you can ride better, longer, while at the same time improving transitions, half-halts, sitting trot, straightness, and collection.

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction, Health

184 pages, Hardcover

First published July 15, 2011

Reviews

[Mikael Svahnberg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Doesn't really find the target audience; it says too little with too many words, using a jargon that if you understand it means you are already past the point where the message would have been meaningful.

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

The tone of the words along with the pictures have you feeling like this is only for especially serious riders/shows, etc. yet the information is good for all. While it does not advocate any specific set of exercises for strengthening the back, it does reinforce the idea that without a strong core/center/back, your riding will suffer. Nicely explains how your correct posture helps the horse move and transition between gaits. Encourages related exercising such as biking, swimming, gymnastics, etc.