A Search for Collection

Science and Art in Riding

Paul Belasik (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

192 Seiten

2009
J.A.Allen & Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-85131-965-0 (ISBN)

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Presents an exploration of how working towards collection informs the progression of training and the way in which the exercises are implemented. This work advices readers to focus on their own individuality, rather than being motivated or misled by external pressures, as they work towards a similar state with their horses.

At the core of this book is a series of 'state of the art' experiments in which the author participated, designed to establish whether certain classical ideas about true collection could be scientifically proved. Discussion of the results leads into an exploration of how working towards collection informs the progression of training and the way in which the exercises are implemented. Furthermore, Belasik points out, this pursuit of collection is likely to take a purer form if it is motivated by artistic values rather than by the rider's ego. In this regard, the author urges readers to focus on their own individuality, rather than being motivated or misled by external pressures; to 'collect' or 'centre' themselves, as they work towards a similar state with their horses. It is a fascinating and thoughtful read.

Paul Belasik is a graduate of Cornell University and has written many articles on horses and horsemanship. He is the author of Riding Towards the Light, Exploring Dressage Technique and The Songs of Horses, the trilogy which gained him a large and appreciative audience. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed Dressage for the 21st Century. Paul Belasik gives clinics, lectures and demonstrations internationally, and trains a large cross-section of clients at his Pennsylvania Riding Academy at Moonlight Park where, in particular, his celebrated short courses concentrating on the rider's seat and position have brought him both acclaim and students from all over the world.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.1.2009
Zusatzinfo	8pp colour plates
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde
ISBN-10	0-85131-965-3 / 0851319653
ISBN-13	978-0-85131-965-0 / 9780851319650
Zustand	Neuware