Confident Rider Confident Horse

Book excerpt: Regardless of the type of riding you do (or even if you don't ride), the principles taught in 'Confident Rider Confident Horse' will help you to improve your horse riding confidence, your horse's confidence, understand and communicate better with your horse, and develop a trusting and willing partnership. Anne Gage, a respected clinician, horse trainer and riding coach, shares effective and proven techniques she has learned from her own personal journey of losing and regaining her confidence. The book not only provides insight into what causes your fear (you may call it anxiety, tension or lack of confidence) and how to manage it but also helps you understand your horse - why he behaves the way he does and how your behaviour affects him. You will learn practical exercises that will keep you and your horse calm, confident and connected whether you are on the ground or in the saddle.