Swift sets out her philosophy on the teaching of riding, stressing body awareness, the importance of 'soft eyes', and correct breathing, centring and balance. Swift rejects forced training techniques that result in stiff bodies and tense riding, using vivid and unusual images and a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy.
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Frustrating but it may suit your learning style,
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I have struggled with this book for a long time. For myself it is not a book to learn from. There are so many metaphors and images that you are left confused and frustrated.
However, often when I DO learn something (through some other avenue) I recognise the imagery, so it's not that it's not 'true' or valid just that I have no way of knowing what she's on about until AFTER I've felt it... one of those catch 22's! I know there are some, perhaps many people who absolutely swear by Sally Swift but do be warned that you need to have the right sort of mind or it will just drive you crazy. If you want to know if this book is for you try these ... Be a tree Imagine stubby legs that end at the knee Have hosepipes for arms and water gushes from them Imagine you are ice-cream, melting down you into your legs If this sounds like gobbledy gook, try this book knowing that it will probably drive you nuts. If you can immediately picture these things and feel what your body needs to do - BUY the book it will probably be the ultimate learning experience for you :)
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