Introduction -- Chapter 1: hip flexors, hip flexors, wherefore art thou? a guide to the rider's warm-up -- Chapter 2: equicize -- Chapter 3: the fundamental two-point: gym squats on horseback -- Chapter 4: the power leg -- Chapter 5: good hands and magic bands: addressing connection -- Chapter 6: flat back roll ups and eyes up goggles: improving upper body posture -- Chapter 7: ride your way to better transitions: improving seat awareness -- Chapter 8: the torture-free sitting trot -- Chapter 9: the biomechanics of bending -- Chapter 10: making friends with an unfamiliar horse -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements.
Summary:
Learn winning Division I collegiate riding coach Sally Batton's time-proven warm-up and her exciting "Equicize" routine: a series of progressive exercises similar to aerobics on horseback. Batton's recommendations help you build and strengthen the major muscle groups used by equestrian athletes, and all exercises can be customized so you can raise or lower the intensity as needed to suit your age, level, and riding style. -- Provided by publisher.
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