Like all other athletes horseback riders benefit from both mental and physical training. Here Cherry Hill offers a range of techniques to help you reach your full potential as a rider, whether your interest is in recreational riding or formal dressage.
In Becoming an Effective Rider you will learn:
-- How to evaluate your own skills
-- How to plan a worksession
-- How visualization can improve performance
-- How to make maximum use of lesson time
-- How to set goals and achieve them
-- How to protect yourself from injury
You will also find a thorough discussion of the aids including numerous ways to improve communication with your horse. In addition, a full battery of exercises specifically designed for riders, is illustrated and explained.