MOMENTAN AUSVERKAUFT

Balancing Act : The Horse in Sport--An Irreconcilable Conflict? by Gerd Heuschmann (2021, Trade Paperback)

Über dieses Produkt

Product Identifiers

PublisherTrafalgar Square Books
ISBN-101646010728
ISBN-139781646010721
eBay Product ID (ePID)14050097064

Product Key Features

Book TitleBalancing Act : the Horse in Sport--An Irreconcilable Conflict?
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TopicEquestrian, Horses, Animals / General
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Nature, Sports & Recreation
AuthorGerd Heuschmann
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight30 oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-947420
Reviews"The gist of this dense read is that good old-fashioned horsemen have died out, to be replaced by riders who go for maximum wow factor with minimal consideration for horse welfare. Most horses' problems stem from rider error and ignorance, but Heuschmann argues that modern (incorrect) methods are encouraged by today's competition guidelines and young horse licensing requirements." -- Horse and Hound "Using photographs and anatomical illustrations, Heuschmann explains the classical training ideals, how modern judging (not only in dressage) has deviated from these ideals, and how they may be brought together once again." -- USDF Connection "Through his education and experience, much that Heuschmann has to offer is a fresh or more acute angle on old knowledge. His training principles are biomechanically based and supported .... Myriad quotes from classical masters lend credence to his views." -- Dressage Today "In this new book, [Dr. Gerd Heuschmann] explores what it means to be a responsible rider and provides a detailed horse-friendly training method. The 23 chapters are handsomely illustrated with 150 color photos and anatomical instructions." -- Lone Star Horse Report
SynopsisA wake-up-call of a follow-up from the bestselling author of Tug of War: Classical versus "Modern" Dressage . In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider, and whether, in today's society, it is indeed possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost, and above ambition and fame. With vibrantly clear illustrations of the horse's anatomy and how it is impacted by various riding techniques, Balancing Act presents proof that, although some steps have been taken to prevent the use of forceful and cruel techniques, many sport horses still perform in pain and discomfort. With detailed, practical information on horse physiology and multiple examples of poor riding in pictures so that the reader can avoid similar pitfalls, Dr. Heuschmann gives all of us reasons to examine ourselves and those around us through the lens of the horse's welfare. As a veterinarian with thorough knowledge of the working equine's body, Dr. Heuschmann ultimately intends through his exposé to show how bad horse-training methods can be eradicated in favor of far more humane ones. Readers will also find five chapters full of researched and proven recommendations for retraining horses with behavioral or biomechanical issues related to poor training techniques, including: The tense horse. The rein-lame horse. The horse with gait deviations. The hyperflexed horse. The unbalanced horse that is off the aids. Released in paperback for the first time with new observations from the author, Balancing Act is for every conscientious horse person intent on riding and training with the good of the horse in mind., In today's society, is it indeed possible for riders in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost?, New biomechanical, historical, and ethical evidence that "modern" riding and training methods wreak havoc on the horse's body and mind. Plus, five chapters of researched and proven recommendations for retraining: the tense horse; the rein-lame horse; the horse with gait deviations; the hyperflexed horse; and the unbalanced horse that is completely off the aids. Book jacket., A wake-up-call of a follow-up from the bestselling author of Tug of War: Classical versus "Modern" Dressage. In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider, and whether, in today's society, it is indeed possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost, and above ambition and fame. With vibrantly clear illustrations of the horse's anatomy and how it is impacted by various riding techniques, Balancing Act presents proof that, although some steps have been taken to prevent the use of forceful and cruel techniques, many sport horses still perform in pain and discomfort. With detailed, practical information on horse physiology and multiple examples of poor riding in pictures so that the reader can avoid similar pitfalls, Dr. Heuschmann gives all of us reasons to examine ourselves and those around us through the lens of the horse's welfare. As a veterinarian with thorough knowledge of the working equine's body, Dr. Heuschmann ultimately intends through his exposé to show how bad horse-training methods can be eradicated in favor of far more humane ones. Readers will also find five chapters full of researched and proven recommendations for retraining horses with behavioral or biomechanical issues related to poor training techniques, including: The tense horse. The rein-lame horse. The horse with gait deviations. The hyperflexed horse. The unbalanced horse that is off the aids.
LC Classification NumberSF295.2H47 2021

Weitere Artikel mit Bezug zu diesem Produkt