Shire Horses Rider biomechanics The counter-canter and flying change

The counter-canter and flying change are both progressions of the basic canter and although there is a clear relationship between them they have distinct derivations and purposes

History shows that some extraordinary riding masters were radically different in their theories: Riders physical characteristics and differences in horse breeding have influenced Riding Masters leaving us a rich history of techniques with which to educate our horses properly

By Bill Richards

Text in German

With some excellent black and white images

Shire Horses Rider biomechanics The counter-canter and flying changeEdward Hart. Second hand, hardcover, dust cover intact. The resurgence of interest in Shire horses over the last decade is partly nostalgic and partly practical, the Shire draws thousands of visitors to shows throughout the year. Edward Hart has written the first well illustrated book to examine both the history and the practical applications of the breed fully The author considers the history and development of the working horses, leading up to the