Horse Listening - Book 2: Forward and Round to Training Success

Forward and round is the beginning and the end of all riding. For an inexperienced rider, developing a forward moving horse is the first thing that must be learned in order to achieve even the most basic skills and communication with the horse. For a more educated rider, maintaining a forward and round horse through all the movements is a key factor in keeping the horse happy, healthy and athletic in his work. "Horse Listening - Book 2: Forward and Round to Training Success" provides practical and theoretical suggestions to improve the training of both the rider and the horse. Compiled from the articles of the popular blog, Horse Listening, this book explains fundamental concepts and skills such as: - contact - rider position and aids - developing suppleness in both horse and rider - communicating effectively with the horse - bends, turns and half-halts