There are many excellent books which help the rider to address the technical goals of dressage but Ride from the Heart has the potential to transform the way in which you communicate with your horse. Its pages will both inform and challenge with its message that the relationship with the horse is paramount.
Jenny Rolfe wrote this book to share both the experiences she gained in Portugal, a country with a long traditiion of classical training, and her innovative techniques which are aimed at attaining the ultimate lightness and empathy in riding. Jenny describes how she has begun to understand the influence of breathing and body language and this journey of discovery will help every rider who aspires to become a true horseman.
Ride from the Heart begins by looking at the nature of the horse and of the human, giving guidance on gaining a greater sense of self-awareness. Once this is achieved, working the horse at liberty and understanding how to become his herd leader from the ground will be the foundation for a stronger relationship, a bond that will be enhanced by the ridden work.
Subsequent chapters include the value of correct lungeing and work in-hand, an in-depth study of the meaning of balance in riding and the athletic development of the horse. Exercises with clear instructions are suggested throughout and the influence of breathing within riding is highlighted. When these techniques are mastered, they will cultivate the sense of 'feel', which in turn will encourage 'oneness' between horse and rider, leading to a partnership that encapsulates the spirit of dance.
Hardback.