By Mark Russell with Andrea W. Steele

©2004 Mark Russell and Andrea W. Steele

ISBN 1-59228-360-8

Published by The Lyons Press

PO Box 480

Guilford, CT 06437

800-243-0495

Hardcover, 7” x 10.5”, 178 Pages

Approx. $23 US

 

In Lessons in Lightness, trainer and horseman Mark Russell presents a program for horses and riders of any level to achieve lightness and progress toward optimal unity. Mark demonstrates why relaxation and effective communication are essential to lightness. He incorporates horse behavior, anatomy, and the nature of the horse throughout. Mark takes the horse and rider, together as a unit, through this step-by-step training and development process, detailed throughout via helpful black-and-white photos and diagrams. Text includes brief Key Terms and Recommended Reading sections. An overall horse-friendly book, for any riding discipline.