Five Things You Can Do in 30 MInutes to Improve Your Riding Forever

by Michael Schaffer

A short little booklet (36 pages) that shows you how to correct the five most common errors in riding - how to balance your saddle, how to sit in it correctly, how to hold your hands so you sit better, how to ask your horse to go without wearing yourself out, and how to ask him to stop without pulling. Think of this as a bag of treats that never runs out.

Genres: Horses

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2012

Reviews

[Norma M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably a little simple for what I was looking for.

[Susan Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good advice in this short succinct book. I think I'll go out tomorrow with different ideas in working with my horse. Glad I came across this read.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing earth shattering but a couple of ways to think about things that will help me remember to maintain a proper position.

[carol-ann porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful

It helps me understand the importance of balance and how to rectify this issue as a coach and in my own riding.

[Dalena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing

I really like the idea of less is more, especially when it comes to riding. The best book I have found for clear efficient instruction.

[Penny Hanover · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was great for a simple refresher for those who don't constantly ride or even as a guide for those who have problems finding a good seat.

[Dawn Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple Quick Read

This is the perfect book for simple instructions and a quick reading. The illustration are helpful as well. I do recommend this to any rider.

[Ownedbyfizz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful tips worth the $.99!

If you are the fence about buying any of his other books then pick this one up (it's cheap) first, once you read it you'll immediately buy everything else he has written.

His thoughts on movements are completely different then most trainers and are dead on. This book is good for any discipline.

[Valerie S. Frazier]

Just read the sample, not the entire book. His writing style is clear and understandable. I think the five items he addresses are very very basic, which means they are very very important. If they are wrong, your riding and your horse's ability to do what you want, will suffer. Fix them, and you are no longer fighting the system but working with it.

Excellent.

[Cynthia B Long · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too brief.

The information is valid but pretty common sense. You probably don't need this booklet to know the tips offered, such as sit up straight, and bend your elbows.

[Dee Owen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick & simple suggestions

Quick and easy to read. Simple tips you can put to use right away. Seems like some reasonable suggestions to try.