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 - is: Correct Effortless Sensitive Effective This new book includes exercises to improve: Flexibility Dexterity Mobility Stability 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.

About the Author
Susanne von Dietze is a dressage rider and German Federation (FN) recognised instructor and judge. Her special knowledge as both a physical therapist and FEI-level dressage rider has won her international acclaim with regard to the interplay of motion of horse and rider. She and her family are currently living in Israel. Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel is also a successful German Federation (FN) recognised intructor and judge as well as author of several equestrian books. Besides her equestrian expertise, she is an arts journalist specialising in ballet and dance so she is able to understand motion in a different way and add a whole new dimension to riding instruction. She gives internationally acclaimed clinics and seminars and lives in Mannheim, Germany.

Reviews
'The book explains the function of the rider's spine and how to both prevent injuries and restore a sore back to health. It also presents a series of exercises that can improve equitation overall in many subtle ways.' Horse Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9780851319889
Author Susanne Von Dietze
Format Hardback
Page Count 184
Imprint J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd