Taal: | en |
Bindwijze: | Paperback |
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: | 02 maart 2021 |
Aantal pagina's: | 264 |
Illustraties: | Met illustraties |
Hoofdauteur: | Gerd Heuschmann |
Hoofdauteur: | Gerd Heuschmann |
Extra groot lettertype: | Nee |
Studieboek: | Nee |
Verpakking breedte: | 211 mm |
Verpakking hoogte: | 259 mm |
Verpakking lengte: | 259 mm |
Verpakkingsgewicht: | 862 g |
Extra groot lettertype: | Nee |
Studieboek: | Nee |
Verpakking breedte: | 211 mm |
Verpakking hoogte: | 259 mm |
Verpakking lengte: | 259 mm |
Verpakkingsgewicht: | 862 g |
In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider, and whether, in todays society, it is indeed possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost, and above ambition and fame.
With vibrantly clear illustrations of the horses anatomy and how it is impacted by various riding techniques, Balancing Act presents proof that, although some steps have been taken to prevent the use of forceful and cruel techniques, many sport horses still perform in pain and discomfort. With detailed, practical information on horse physiology and multiple examples of poor riding in pictures so that the reader can avoid similar pitfalls, Dr. Heuschmann gives all of us reasons to examine ourselves and those around us through the lens of the horses welfare. As a veterinarian with thorough knowledge of the working equines body, Dr. Heuschmann ultimately intends through his exposé to show how bad horse-training methods can be eradicated in favor of far more humane ones.
Readers will also find five chapters full of researched and proven recommendations for retraining horses with behavioral or biomechanical issues related to poor training techniques, including: