| Principles
of Effective Teaching & Riding |
1 |
| Rider |
|
15 |
|
The Rider as a Complex Being |
|
15 |
|
How Riders Learn - Active Riding |
|
18 |
|
The Meaning and
Complexity of the Mind |
22 |
|
Importance of Motion in
Learning |
24 |
|
Role of
Observation |
26 |
|
Motivation |
27 |
|
Further
Influences on the Rider |
28 |
|
Riding as A Dialogue |
|
31 |
|
Perspectives
on Motion |
32 |
|
How does
the Horse Understand the Rider's Signals? |
35 |
|
The
Dialogue Between Horse, Rider and Instructor |
37 |
|
Summary on
the Dialogue Concept and the Holistic Approach to Teaching and
Riding |
40 |
|
Riding as Learning Motion |
|
41 |
|
Coordination
and Agility |
41 |
|
Anticipation
of Motion |
45 |
|
The
General Basic Structure of Athletic Motions |
46 |
|
Cyclical
and Non-cyclical Motions |
47 |
|
Combining
Motions |
49 |
|
Characteristics
of Motion |
52 |
|
Analysis
of Motion as Seen From the Outside |
55 |
|
Analysis
of Motion as Seen From the Inside |
56 |
|
Summary |
63 |
|
Riding as a Game of Balance |
|
64 |
|
Physical
Balance |
64 |
|
Balanced
Muscles |
67 |
|
Psychological and Mental Influences on Riding |
75 |
|
Having Fun
Yet? |
75 |
|
Concentration
and Focus` |
76 |
|
Positive
Thinking! |
77 |
|
Letting Go |
79 |
|
Fear |
79 |
|
Aggression/Frustration |
86 |
|
Seat |
|
94 |
|
The
Correct Overall Seat |
96 |
|
The
Correct Position of the Head |
101 |
|
The
Correct Position of the Head,
the Neck, Shoulders and Arms |
104 |
|
The
Correct Position of the Torso |
110 |
|
The
Correct Position of the Pelvis |
116 |
|
The
Correct Position of then Legs |
122 |
|
Additional
Influences on the Rider's Seat |
124 |
|
Rider Warm-up |
|
140 |
| Instructor |
|
143 |
|
Fundamentals of Teaching |
|
143 |
|
Important Aspects for Lesson Planning |
147 |
|
Making
Decisions |
147 |
|
Lesson Requirements |
|
151 |
|
Horse and
Rider Demographics |
151 |
|
Socio-cultural
and Educational Considerations |
152 |
|
Knowledge
of Developmental Stages Regarding Coordination, Flexibility and
Agility |
152 |
|
Content
Analysis of Riding Lessons |
158 |
|
Didactical
Reasoning in Lessons |
159 |
|
Methods in
the Dialogue Concept of Horseback Riding |
159 |
|
Methods in
a Holistic Approach |
159 |
|
Observation and Mental Training |
|
164 |
|
How
Observation Helps Us to Feel |
165 |
|
Supporting
Riders' Appreciation for Holistic Connections |
166 |
|
Instructors
Must Teach Students to Feel |
166 |
|
Methods to Improve the Development of "Feel" |
168 |
|
Instructors
Should Not Overwhelm Their Students with Requirements |
168 |
|
Opposing
Motions are Important in Order to Better Understand Actual Motions |
169 |
|
Pictures
Instead of Commands |
170 |
|
Focusing a
Student's Attention Internally |
171 |
|
Planning the Course of a Lesson - The Written Lesson Plan |
172 |
|
Basic
Lesson Structure |
172 |
|
What Instructors Need to Know - Qualifications |
176 |
|
Sound
Technical Skills |
176 |
|
Teaching
Styles in the Arena |
177 |
|
Communication
Skills |
177 |
|
Play and
Flexibility |
180 |
|
Use of
Mistakes |
181 |
|
Use of
Exercises |
182 |
|
Keep It
Simple |
184 |
|
Lessons for Instructors are Instructional Too! -- Evaluating
Yourself |
185 |
|
Criteria to Consider
When Evaluating a Riding Lesson |
185 |
|
Criteria to Consider
When Evaluating a Lesson Regarding the Education of the Horse |
186 |
|
Criteria to Consider
When Evaluating a Lesson Regarding the Education of the Rider |
187 |
| References |
|
188 |
| List of Exercises |
|
192 |
| Index |
|
204 |
| Balance in Motion ® |
|
211 |
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