Resistance-Free Riding - Softcover

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Richard Shrake is well known as a show judge and clinician. He's also an expert teacher, as you'll find in reading this book. He's developed "Five Master Keys" that make up the core of his Resistance Free Riding program. When the rider uses them, the rider becomes more effective at communicating and the usual resistance to training disappears. If you want to become a better rider, you'll find the exercises extremely helpful. This is not just interesting reading; it helps you to focus on the "little" things that folks take for granted, that really make all the difference in smooth communication. Once you've worked through the first section, Richard teaches you how to apply what you've learned to a variety of riding and showing situations -- Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, Cutting, Team Penning, Hunters and Jumpers, Trail Class, Barrel Racing, Team Roping and even riding just for fun. The last section focuses on equipment -- specifically bridles and saddles. If you use a variety of bits on your horse, this book is worth buying even just for the bits chapter. Good descriptions of various types of snaffles and curbs, how curb chains should be adjusted, bosals and their fit and even how sidepulls work. Good horsemen will all agree that Richard teaches good basics here, and that thoughtful, effective riding makes all the difference between working with your horse and fighting with him on a ride. If you want to become a better rider, buy this book and use it.One of America's most popular clinicians reveals the "Five Master Keys" that make up his Resistance Free Riding program. They eliminate the horse's resistance to training and enable horse and rider to form a partnership with unlimited opportunity. 206pgs Hardcover

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