Cover is black with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w drawings and photos. This is the third in Dr. Gahwyler's series "The Competitive Edge". "One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians is back again in this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Writing in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, Dr. Max [an AHSA I judge] makes the physics of riding understandable and--dare we say it--interesting! Sections are: Gravity and Balance; Timing; Center of Mass; Origin of Biokinetics and the Central Nervous System; Human Kinetics: Based on Gravity and Center of Mass in Relation to Balance; Human Biomechanics and the Seat; Lower Spine; Seat and the Saddle; Three Gaits of Human and Horse; Effect of Weight, the Most Sophisticated Aid; Epilogue. For all of us toiling to improve our riding skills, several, at the very least, of these chapters should jump out at you as being very relevant and helpful for improving the use of our natural aids. ; Competitive Edge Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 152 pages; DJ has slight rubbing; in a mylar cover.

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Title: The Competitive Edge I I I Gravity, Balance and Kinetics of the Horse and Rider
Publisher: Half Halt Press, Inc., Boonsboro, MD
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0939481596
ISBN 13: 9780939481590
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illustrated by Patricia Peyman Naegeli
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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One of this country's most beloved teachers and clinicians, inducted into the USDF Hall of Fame, presents this delightful exploration of issues of gravity, balance and kinetics as applied to riding. Written in his own inimitable lively and humorous style, along with Patty Naegeli's charming cartoons, "Dr. Max" makes the physics of riding understanding and ---dare we say--- interesting!

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"I got much more out of this book that I ever hoped and the things I learned really help! I was able to apply this knowledge in a very practical way and saw improvement in my horse and in my riding the very next time I got in the saddle." --A Reader in Texas

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