Positive Riding System - Riding Theory Preview _____________________________________ Welcome to Positive Riding. We hope that our system will be a valuable source of advice and information as you pursue your riding and training goals. Whether you are an amateur rider or a professional trainer, begin with the topics included here. In order to get as much out of the material as possible, we suggest that you read the chapters in the order in which they are listed. Enjoy!   Click the flag to preview topics in Danish. Topics will eventually be available in Swedish as well.            The Positive Riding System by Henrik Johansen 1. Henrik's Introduction Foreword - Sample   Introduction - Sample      2. The Basics Harmony Balance and Equilibrium The Rider's Position The Aids Tempo Speed Straightness Outside Rein Impulsion The Horse on the Aids The Horse on the Bit Half-Halts The Frame Suppling Work Does my Horse Work Correctly? Terminology 3. Understanding the Horse's Mind The Psyche of the Horse Excuses as Seen Through the Eyes of the Horse 4. Setting Goals and Developing a System Planning your Training Setting Goals Current Status Analysis Goals for the Horse Goals for the Rider The Pyramids Work Plan and Test 5. Your Training Approach Negative or Positive? - Sample   6. Movements The Purpose of the Movements Transitions The Halt Turn on the Forehand Leg Yielding - Sample   Turn on the Haunches Circles and Riding on Bent Tracks Riding Through Corners Shoulder-in - Shoulder-fore Half Pass - Renvers Rein Back Canter Pirouettes Flying Changes Passage Piaffe 7. Traveling Equipment 8. Training Techniques and Equipment Work in Hand Exercises with Cones Cavalettis Longeing Longreining 9. Miscellaneous Croup High Horse Top Home

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Published on: 2006-08-04 (6676 reads)