{"product_id":"centered-riding-a-trafalgar-square-farm-book-1","title":"Centered Riding (A Trafalgar Square Farm Book)","description":"Centered Riding is for those with little experience all the way up to world class. Precise illustrations and photographs never before used in riding books explain anatomy and image work to give mind and body new and relaxed approaches to the inner process of riding.\n\nWidely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of \"soft eyes,\" proper breathing, centering, and balance, Sally Swift has been a pioneering riding instructor for half a century. In book form for the first time, her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony, working together naturally, without pain.\n\nUnlike traditional teachers, Sally Swift does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images that transcend mechanics (\"Pretend you're a spruce tree; the roots grow down from your center as the trunk grows up\"), plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses, in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0312127340\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0312127340.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Swift, Sally\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41515947589690,"sku":"DBV.0312127340.G","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0312127340-0_f01c94b4-e865-41e8-a67a-bf016c491cb0.jpg?v=1783712186","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/centered-riding-a-trafalgar-square-farm-book-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}