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CENTERED RIDING COMPLETE SERIES WITH SALLY SWIFT
This combo features Centered Riding Part 1 &2. The descriptions of both are listed below.
Centered Riding 1 is created using vivid, highly imaginative images, plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this revolutionary-now classic-work enables every equestrian to reassess habitual responses, ride in natural positions, and break through frustrating plateaus. "Indispensable...wonderfully explicit.... A work of truly remarkable originality and ingenuity. Sally Swift is widely acclaimed for her innovative teaching philosophy, which stresses body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and balance. Her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony—working together naturally—without pain. Unlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images, plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision. In these two programs, Sally Swift demonstrates, with the help of several of her students, her Centered Riding techniques. She shows how, by being aware of your body, you can make riding more comfortable and freeing for both you and your horse. In Part 1, Sally Swift covers the basic Centered Riding concepts, showing the relationship between the rider and the motion of the horse.
1 Disc, 60 Minutes
Pub Date: 2005List Price: $39.95
Centered Riding 2
Sally Swift is widely acclaimed for her innovative teaching philosophy, which stresses body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and balance. Her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony—working together naturally—without pain. Unlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images, plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision. In these two programs, Sally Swift demonstrates, with the help of several of her students, her Centered Riding techniques. She shows how, by being aware of your body, you can make riding more comfortable and freeing for both you and your horse. In Part 2, Sally Swift applies her techniques to the sitting trot, circles, canter, lateral work, and jumping.
1 Disc, 60 Minutes
Pub Date: 2005
List Price: $39.95
COMBO KIT
2 Discs, 120 Minutes
Pub Date: 2005
List Price: $79.99
Sale Price: See listing page
Item # 2241
The following clips from the 2 Volumes of "Centered Riding by Sally Swift"--