The Alchemy of Lightness by Dominique Barbier & Maria Katsamanis

What Happens When Horse and Rider Meet and Become One

The Alchemy of Lightness examines "lightness" how it is generated by using simple and elegant basics of the universe-molecules and atoms- which are all around us. Within the pages of this book is an ambitious study of the interplay of mechanisms put in motion when horse and rider meet communicate and ultimately become one. Scientific finding and theory allow us to better understand how lightness with the horse is occurs and how to harness it.

Discover practical guideposts for the mechanics of riding inlightness including:

• Five common misconceptions about riding and horses
• Seven keys to meeting the challenges we so often face when working with horses
• Four elements necessary to ensuring the horses comfort and willingness to join us in "the dance"

Hardcover