Real Riding -

Ever dreamed of getting great results
with horses and wondered how?

Whether you own your own horse or not, whether you compete or simply ride for pleasure, this book will give you the skills and attitude to make dramatic progress in your riding.

Real Riding offers exciting new ways to approach traditional and natural principles of horsemanship.

The emphasis throughout is on employing empathy and understanding and looking at things from the horse's point of view. It sheds new light on common misconceptions, difficulties and contradictions, and the pages are crammed with exercises, simple 'tricks' and things to do that can make a real difference.

Innovative, thought-provoking and fun, this book can be read from cover to cover or dipped into, always to find some priceless insight into an aspect of horsemanship. Perry Wood puts harmony with horses - Real Riding - within the grasp of every rider and brings the art of riding into the twenty-first century.

Perry Wood has spent a considerable number of years developing his unique approach to training horses and riders, blending the best of many sources, both traditional and cutting- edge. His philosophy is one of empathy and understanding towards the horse, lightness and communication, self-awareness in body and mind, classical principles, real results - and Real Riding. He has lived on Exmoor in the south-west of England, for the last twelve years, where he has bred and started young horses, run adult riding vacations and courses, and trained horses naturally and classically. He now teaches Real Riding at clinics in various locations, trains horses and riders, and coaches corporate executives in their leadership through intra and inter-personal skills using horses to effect high-speed change.