Best-selling author Gillian Higgins describes the best exercises for gymnastics and muscle building in horses. This keeps the horse healthy and relaxed. With a clearly structured page layout, concise text and photos for each training step, as well as anatomical overviews of the skeleton and muscles.
It's impressive when a physiotherapist or osteopath treats a horse. And the result: easier movement, reduced risk of injury, and improved performance. So not only the horse benefits, but the rider too. You've probably thought, "I wish I could do that myself." Now you can, with the help of the book Pilates and stretching for horses by Gillian Higgins !
Everyone knows Higgins from the books How does your horse move? and Anatomy of the Sport Horse , in which she uses images of painted horse bodies to explain in detail what it looks like inside and what goes on there. Higgins' latest work Pilates and stretching for horses contains a complete collection of exercises that you can perform yourself with your horse, to make (and keep!) all muscle groups and joints of the entire horse's body more supple, stronger and mobile.
The book consists of short chapters with illuminating photos and clear descriptions of all the exercises. Videos of some exercises are also available. The videos are structured as follows:
1. what does the exercise entail
2. the exercise goes like this
3. Important tips for a smooth process
4. similar exercise for humans.
Get started with your horse and come out better together!
This keeps the horse healthy and relaxed. The book stands out for its clear, double-page spread, concise text, step-by-step photo tutorials, and anatomical overviews of the skeleton, muscles, and internal organs.
Two original English-language books by Gillians Higgins are summarized in this book:
Pilates & Stretching
Anatomy Poster Book Part 1
Language: Dutch / Format: Paperback
