The basics are the same because all horses are fundamentally identical. The natural aids (voice, seat, legs and hands via the reins) may be combined in ways dependent upon your abilities and your mount's capabilities, and are traditionally referred to as "the language of the aids." Besides an Introduction and a Conclusion, this little book (82 pages) has chapters about Basic Principles, Gaits, The Ways in Which a Horse Can Move, The Natural Aids, A Note on Artificial Aids, School Figures (including diagrams illustrating ...
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The basics are the same because all horses are fundamentally identical. The natural aids (voice, seat, legs and hands via the reins) may be combined in ways dependent upon your abilities and your mount's capabilities, and are traditionally referred to as "the language of the aids." Besides an Introduction and a Conclusion, this little book (82 pages) has chapters about Basic Principles, Gaits, The Ways in Which a Horse Can Move, The Natural Aids, A Note on Artificial Aids, School Figures (including diagrams illustrating them), Drills and three Appendices (Bit Evasions, Rider Removal and Just Having Fun!)."
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