Pilates for Horses: A Mind-Body Conditioning Program for Strength, Mobility and Balance Contributor(s): Reiman, Laura (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570769788 ISBN-13: 9781570769788 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Equestrian - Pets | Horses - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - Equine |
Dewey: 636.108 |
LCCN: 2020045505 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.6" W x 8.5" (1.55 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An innovative and easy-to-use application of Pilates principles to the training, conditioning, and rehabilitation of horses. This highly illustrated how-to manual provides a clear guide to new ways of thinking about how to prevent injury in the horse, and when injuries do happen, to help the horse's body recover in a mindful and safe way. As a Pilates teacher for humans, horsewoman and eventer Laura Reiman has seen first-hand how consistent, quality exercise can ward off strain and injury, as well as heal. When her young horse was diagnosed with extreme back pain and a neurological disease, she turned to her knowledge of Pilates--the method she'd used to ease back pain in human clients for years--for help. She began to find ways to "bridge the gap" between the horse's mind and body to help increase his body awareness and core engagement. The result is a cohesive series of original exercises that can be taken in parts or as a whole and seamlessly incorporated into an existing training program to be a:
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Pilates for Horses is an ideal instructional guide for all riders and trainers looking to build and maintain a solid foundation of strength and comfort for their horses. |