The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding - Softcover

"Whatever your discipline, Gincy Bucklin's innovative approach to learning the essential skills will help you become a confident rider on a calm, comfortable horse." Charlotte Kneeland-- Founder of the American Riding Instructor's Association "The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding will be a valuable resource for those riders who are not lucky enough to take lessons directly from Gincy herself." Jessica Jahiel--Author of Horse-Sense Newsletter and The Horse Training Problem Solver, Horse Training Consultant "Hands-on experience is the best teacher, and Gincy transmits this knowledge and experience through The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding. Anything Gincy writes is worth a read." George H. Morris-- Legendary Trainer, 1960 Olympic Silver Medalist in Show Jumping "Gincy very deeply takes into consideration that a horse has feelings and personality and deserves to be treated with consideration, so the partnership is a mutual, respectful exchange. This book is a must for every rider, be he a beginner, fairly advanced, or of an upper level. It is also a great help for trainers who are teaching young horses the basics, then higher levels of being ridden in a relaxed, balanced, happy way. For riding instructors, this book will give very valuable insight on how to build up lessons and step-by-step teaching of their students."Yvonne Lehey

This title helps you in understanding the relationship between rider and horse. Horse riding is one of the world's most popular activities and much has been written about the various styles, techniques and competitive events in the sport. But all too often resources, authors and even instructors neglect the most important and unique aspect of riding: the relationship between rider and horse. In "The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding", Gincy Self Bucklin shares her horse-friendly approach for developing comfortable, competent riders. Its step-by-step lesson format makes it an excellent resource for those who teach riding to others. Whether you have a serious or casual interest in the sport as a whole or just one of its many disciplines, "The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding" is insightful and fascinating, and will enhance the riding experience for both rider and horse.