Becoming an Effective Rider: Developing Your Mind and Body for Balance and Unity: Amazon.ca: Cherry Hill: Books

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Beginners wondering what mental traits a good rider should acquire (emotional stability, a good ego, etc.) or what to eat (avoid sugar, caffeine, alcohol while riding) may appreciate this book. Hill, a breeder and trainer, covers basics from using sunscreen to taking a scarf when it is cold. Her riding tips are sound and should interest the beginner, but much of what she covers is common sense. An optional purchase.
- Joanne K. Hammond, J. Frank Faust Junior High Sch. Lib., Chambersburg, Pa.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Juli S. Thorson, Editor, Horse & Rider

"... She teaches that mental aspect, providing what's missing in so many 'how-to' books on riding."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Centered Riding, Aug 16 2002

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This book was very helpful to me in terms of developing an attitude and approach towards my riding. Not only were the technical aspects of riding covered, the mindset that allows one to gain confidence and control was addressed at length. As a high-beginner rider I found the information in this book very useful for taking the next step, into intermediate riding skills.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, April 8 2002

By	Romano Ruggero (Bologna - Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am an absolute beginner in horseback riding and I have really appreciated the attention that the Mrs.Hill gives to the mental side of riding.(maybe due to the fact that I am not so young even if I started riding only some months ago...)
It's very useful to see and understand that beyond your posture in saddle ,also your mind approach is important to get the best from the equestrian activities.
My personal target in equestrian sports is to have relaxed riding and in this book you may find important suggestions in starting with a relaxed (but not careless) approach to the horse, to the grooming, to the riding etc... having the best , avoiding to transform a anti-stress activity in full-of-doubts-and anxious-one.
This doesn't mean that also worrying features (like injuries) are not considered: on the contrary there are many parts treating about the potential dangers in riding, the wrong approach to the horse, the best way to ride safely .
...To be prepared is the best defence and gives you a stronger and safer confidence when you're going to ride...
I strongly recommend this book to the beginner-riders who are searching for a good source of suggestions to prepare "their souls" to face without worries and approach with self confidence the"obstacles" in riding horseback.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A book for the novice rider, Feb 20 2001

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I have read quite a bit of Ms. Hill's books and have found them very helpful. However, I was a little disappointed in this book. It is geared for a beginner and isn't very useful for the more experienced rider who needs improvement. She had a few useful points here and there but I felt like I was reading a motivational and/or human anatomy book. I would recommend Swift's Centered Riding as a wonderful source instead.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I am so glad I got this book as a gift
As a beginning adult rider I really appreciated the value I got with this book. I wanted to make the most of my weekly riding lessons and I feel I really already learned so much... Read more

Published on Dec 20 2000 by Karin R. Cuda

5.0 out of 5 stars A very, very good resource
This was one of the first books I purchased for my riding library five years ago; at age 33 I was a rank beginner just starting lessons, and I wanted to supplement the physical... Read more

Published on Jul 26 2000 by PonyExpress

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to polish your riding
This is a good book to better your riding and improve your skills. However I think what is most valuable is that Cherry Hill has also included a section which helps you to become... Read more

Published on Dec 29 1999 by gui-gui

4.0 out of 5 stars Insufficient info to judge
Please note that in the review by Texas Cowgirl, she states that she is basing her review on OTHER books by the same author and has not actually read this book. Read more

Published on Nov 2 1999