Synopses & Reviews
Within these pages lies an ambitious study of the interplay of mechanisms put in motion when man and horse meet, communicate, and ultimately become one. Dominique Barbier and Dr. Maria Katsamanis examine how lightness” is generated, using the simple and elegant basics of the universe—atoms and molecules—which exist all around us. Scientific findings and theoretical underpinnings allow us to better understand how lightness with a horse occurs—and how to harness it. Discover practical guideposts for the mechanics of riding in lightness,” including: • Five common misconceptions about riding and horses • Seven keys to meeting the challenges we so often face when working with horses • Four elements necessary to ensuring the horses comfort and willingness to join us in the dance”
Synopsis
How to achieve the ultimate connection with a horse.
Within these pages lies an ambitious study of the interplay of mechanisms put in motion when man and horse meet, communicate, and ultimately become one. Dominique Barbier and Dr. Maria Katsamanis examine how lightness is generated, using the simple and elegant basics of the universe--atoms and molecules--which exist all around us. Scientific findings and theoretical underpinnings allow us to better understand how lightness with a horse occurs--and how to harness it.
Discover practical guideposts for the mechanics of riding in lightness, including:
- Five common misconceptions about riding and horses
- Seven keys to meeting the challenges we so often face when working with horses
- Four elements necessary to ensuring the horse's comfort and willingness to join us inthe dance
Synopsis
Enlightening riders on how to truly become one with the horse, this spiritual riding guide opens the world of molecular equitation, otherwise known as the scientific study of the interplay of mechanisms when humans and horses meet, communicate, and interact. By encouraging the equestrian to let the horse be the teacher at times, this book explains how a rider can change consciousness in order to affect riding habits and build on togetherness with an equine partner. A beautiful example of the importance of respecting, trusting, and fully connecting with the horse, this resource provides the key to obtaining the ever-elusive quest to find total lightness on horseback.
About the Author
Dominique Barbier is a certified British Horse Society assistant instructor and has trained at a number of highly regarded training facilities throughout Europe, including an internship with Mestre Nuno Oliveira. He is the author of "Dressage for the New Age" and "Meditation for Two." He has been teaching his art of dressage training philosophy across the world for the last 40 years. He lives in Healdsburg, California. Maria Katsamanis is a licensed clinical psychologist and is the co-founder for an equine-based psychotherapy and learning program. She lives in Lambertville, New Jersey.